Sermons on St James:

The Importance Of Faith Series

Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 7, 2003

We will be looking at a study of Faith that is found in James 1:2–12. This study of Faith in James 1:2–12 will help us understand Faith’s great importance in the Christian life.

James, the brother of Jesus, is the most likely author of this letter. It is obvious that the writer of the letter was a Jew. And there was no other Jew named James that would have fit the time period of the writing of this book (between 50-125 A.D.) that would have been so widely known to the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Have To Be Kidding

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Happens Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James is encouraging his readers to pray. In fact, James’ concluding remarks consistently take the reader back to the need to pray. The first thing we should do is frequently the last thing done.

JAMES 5:13, 14 LIFE HAPPENS “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” James is drawing his brief, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021

James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022

The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Of The Will (2001)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

This story relates to something that the book of James in the New Testament was talking about. James 4:1-2 points out that wars ---conflict start within the individual and have the potential to transpire into something more as it can become a war between people.

SUBMISSION OF THE WILL Text: James 4:1-7 There is in British history a war that has a title that is just as ridiculous as its cause. It is called the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This war began back in 1739. It ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024

James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Frustration!

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jul 9, 2002

A look at frustration (and its cure) through the eyes of St. Paul in his letter to the Romans.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Frustration. How many of you here today have been frustrated in the past week? How many of you have suffered some form of frustration even this morning? Did anybody pull out in front of you when you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

"Satan's Worst Nightmare Has Come True (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 1, 2003

There are real demons and a real devil even though we do live in the 21st Century.

Mark 1:21-28 “Satan’s Worst Nightmare Has Come True!”(REVISED) By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple days ago I was reading a sermon on this same passage written by a colleague of mine. In it, he wrote something to the effect of, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Take Hold Of A Life That Is Real!

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

Searching for the real meaning of life? St Paul describes how Christians life a life of purpose.

LIVING A LIFE THAT IS REAL 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 10, 2004 I Timothy 6:6-19 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Interdependence

Contributed by John Melms on Jun 24, 2006

Wedding sermon based on Proverbs 18:22 and 1st Cor. 11:11-12

Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 Wedding Parents, family members, guests, and particularly to you Sarah and Charles – Peace and blessing from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Sarah, Charles: You both have been a pleasant surprise to me. When I received the first call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Came Near Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God