Sermons on The Apostle James:

The Soil Of Slander - James 4:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Are you guilty of judging God's law?

James 4:11 Brothers, do not speak against one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. When the law you judge, you are not a doer of law but a judge. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Pain In Heaven - James 5:10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Learning from our heroes

James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, John 8:31, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

To Judge Or Not To Judge - James 4:11,12

Contributed by Vernon Risner on Jan 23, 2022

Jesus says in Matthew 7:1 that we aren't to judge. Then in John 7:24 Jesus says to "judge correctly". So which is it? Are we to judge or not to judge? Today we look at this topic and it's far-reaching implications on the Christian life.

To Judge or Not to Judge - James 4:11,12 When I was in high school, there was this guy in my class that was on the rough side. He smoked, cussed, had long hair. Later we became good friends but before that – I remember a day a Christian student approached him sharing a judgmental comment. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-12, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Ask For Wisdom - James 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2025

We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. But God offers something far more powerful than guesswork or worldly wisdom. He offers His wisdom — divine insight, heavenly understanding, godly guidance.

Go! And Ask for Wisdom James 1:5 (NLT): “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” Introduction: The Simplicity and Power of Asking We live in a world full of opinions, assumptions, and self-help philosophies. Social media offers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 1:2, Proverbs 2:6, Matthew 7:7-11, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Proverbs 9:10, Colossians 1:9-10, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the World’s Smallest But Largest Troublemaker."

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2021

"The World’s Smallest but largest Troublemaker." James 3 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instruction (vs 1-2). (2). Explanation (vs 3-5). (3). Illustrations (vs 3-5). (4). Application (vs 6). (5). Clarification (vs 7-12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Did you know that the average person spends one-fifth of his or her life talking? • That’s what the statistics say. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

12 Ordinary Men - Andrew Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Andrew based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Church Of God

The Apostleship Of Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014

Paul had a personal encounter with the resurrected Lord, and was chosen, called, commissioned and sent by Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Apostleship of Paul. Galatians 1:11-18. Paul's testimony is that he is “the least of the apostles,” but he still saw the risen Lord and is a witness to the resurrection “as one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8-9). Paul asserted his apostleship by saying, “Am I not an apostle? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen To Go Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-2

Denomination: *other

12 Ordinary Men - Andrew - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study on Andrew from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men: Andrews - the Apostle of Small ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Ordinary Men - Phillip - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Phillip from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Philip – the Bean Counter Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

An Outline Of Acts 6:1-7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 23, 2021

The apostles were becoming too busy to meet the needs of the disciples as well as being devoted to the ministry of the Word. This outline gives a "talking paper" format as to how the apostles handled this challenge.

Introduction: After the events of Acts 5, the apostles found themselves in a predicament. They realized they needed assistance and presented the facts to the multitude of disciples. Then the disciples themselves chose the men who assist in the situation at hand. Text, Acts 6:1-7, KJV: 1 And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Freedom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012

Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Titus: Paul's Partner And Fellow Worker In The Faith

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

An in depth look at Titus, Paul's partner and fellow worker in the faith.

When we survey the later part of the book of Acts we find a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the center of this sojourners and pilgrims was the apostle Paul, the tireless workhorse of the early church. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: *other