Sermons on Yaakov 1:14:

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

"The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13, James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Island Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satisfaction Under Fire Series

Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003

Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cycle Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 25, 2003

Let’s see how Saul (Paul) gives us a graphic example of the cycle os sin. Verse by verse study of Acts 8:1-8.

&:58……And the witnesses laid down their clothes ate the feet of a young man named Saul.. Prayer…. Verse 1 Now Saul was A)consenting to his death. At that time a great B)persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tigers And Trainers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003

1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Persevering In Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Made Me Do It??

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 3, 2001

Correct Theology teaches us that God is for us always regardless of life situations.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT?? JAMES 1 :2-18 JULY 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A Priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one.

Abiding in Jesus Introduction Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is) evil and He Himself tempts no one. But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). Then the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, John 15:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying True All The Way Through

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we learn how to stay true to our faith during hardship.

Text: James 1:9-27 ETS: James gives us qualities to hold to when we are going through trials. ESS: This passage teaches us what we need in order to remain true to Christ in trials. OSS: The youth of MVBC will have these qualities. PQ: What qualities do I need in trials? UW: Qualities Title: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation--Lessons From Kobe Bryant

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 22, 2003

What can we learn when a role model falls? How can we avoid the same in our lives

Where have all the good role models gone? From accusations of questionable moral behavior for Alabama coach Mike Price who was thought to have a squeaky clean record to the recent accusations of rape against LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant, it seems role models have hit the skids. Kobe will have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting On The Big Chill Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins. (Lust)

Intro: Today’s message is dealing with the area of Lust. This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the heart. How many of you like to fish? I like to Bass and Saltwater fish. When you go fishing; depending on what type of fishing you are going to do; there are many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Sin Is Finished

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

The devastating effects of sin are overcome by Jesus.

WHEN SIN IS FINISHED! James 1:13-15 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. August 10, 2003 INTRODUCTION It is a small word with a powerful punch. It is deceitful. It is desirous. It is destructive. This word is the culprit in a calamity of consequential causative conditions. It lurks in the shadows ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Temptation Overwhelms Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 20, 2005

3rd in series on James. True faith is often displayed in its reaction to trouble. Trials produce opportunities for growth and development in the Christian life.

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:9-12

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist