Sermons on The Apostle James:

Developing A Faith That Really Works! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2005

To help you determine the authenticity of your faith, James gives two spiritual litmus tests in James 2:14-26. James gives two very practical and challenging marks of genuine faith.

Scripture In research done by Darley and Batson at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1973, a group of theology students was told that they were to go across campus to deliver a sermon on the topic of the Good Samaritan. As part of the research, some of these students were told that they were late ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ascension (Acts 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 9, 2025

What happened after the resurrection?

How did Jesus ascend to heaven, invisibly or visibly? What important business did the apostles conduct after His ascension? Why were the twelve separate from others? Let’s look at Acts 1. After His resurrection, what did Jesus do for forty days? Why did he order the apostles to wait? Why was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Making Amends Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2013

James (or actually, Jacob in Hebrew) was one of the most dramatic cases of a changed life after having been an eyewitness to the resurrection.

Show Jesus’ Little Brother video clip from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2BfHfkFJCQ 1. James’ Ossuary A little over 10 years ago, a French scientist made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription, “James, the son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on it. An ossuary was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostle Paul's Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

The Apostle Paul’s Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23

The Apostle Paul’s Cross-Cultural Contextualizing Ministry - I Cor. 9:16-23 Paul believed in the POWER of the gospel to transform lives. Yet he also appreciated the COMPLEXITY of this process. He resisted any attempts to submit to the indoctrination process of Pharisaicalism. He combined an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Judas Do It?

Contributed by Norm Story on Apr 6, 2001

He did it for the money; we too are vulnerable to greedy love of money

"Why Did Judas Do It?" Matthew 26:6-16 John 12:4-6 Mathew 26:47-50; 27:3-5 For a prosecutor to win a conviction in court,they must offer a reasonable motive for doing the crime. A jury will want to know why someone did the particular deed. In life, we expect some rational explanation for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Ashamed

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2011

While every wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet,it’s time that the people of God came out from underneath the rock, stood on the Rock, and let it be known where they stand. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAshamed.html Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? [old hymn] When every vile and wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet, I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In The Final Days

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

According to 1 Peter 4:7 there is a way to live in these days that will help us to be successful and victorious

How to Live in the Final Days I. INTRODUCTION a. The letter Peter wrote to the Christians that were once gentiles y not so many with the Jewish background. He writes to “foreigners” but not of a geographic place but “foreigners” in their own land due to the decision they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Matthew 8:14-15 - Lasagne Anyone? And By The Way, Who Was Peter’s Wife? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 24, 2010

In order to have a mother-in-law, Peter was obviously married, but we don’t even know her name, and it was his mother-in-law who got up after being healed by Jesus to prepare the meal, not Peter’s wife.

Matthew 8:14-15 - LASAGNE ANYONE? AND BY THE WAY, WHO WAS PETER’S WIFE? My youngest grandson has some teeth coming through and he has a high temperature and feels miserable most of the day. He has his first birthday party on Saturday, and so we are praying for him to be well. Jesus is good with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Reinstatement & Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

We look at the reinstatement of Peter, using the passage in John 21 as our reference.

After Jesus finished dealing with the physical needs of the Disciples, He then turned to dealing with their spiritual needs. In these verses, we see that Jesus is examining Peter, internally. Peter had repented and been restored to fellowship with the Lord since he had publicly denied Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why They Do The Things They Do?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Why do people act the way they do, this message help us discover the answers to that question.

Acts 4:23-26 Verse 23-They didn’t complain, they didn’t say this is not fair, they praised God for what they were enduring. We might have better results with our trials, if we would praise God instead of complain. Verse 24-Lord, you are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Sharing Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009

In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Motherhood Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009

There is a side to God which is like that of a mother. Mothers feature in the lives of the Apostles. Deborah rose up in Israel as a mother to lead the nation. Timothy was trained in the Christian faith by his mother and grandmother. Spiritual mothers are

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Minister), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:7

Denomination: Charismatic