Sermons on Yaakov 1:1:

You Don't Always Spell Trouble With A Capital "T" Series

Contributed by Matthew Vigor on Mar 22, 2007

Tough times come for all of us in a variety of ways.

Sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2005 1st sermon in an 11 part series "You don’t always spell ’trouble’ with a capital T" "Words to Grow By" (James 1:1-18) Copyright 2005 G. Charles Sackett That section in Ginny’s Bible is absolutely correct. Tough times come. They come for all of us in a variety ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James- An Overview Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 11, 2003

An overview of the book of James, given as a launch to a sermon and cell series

An overview of the book of James 11/09/03 Speed read the whole book 1. THE AUTHOR - I don’t want to steal the thunder of the studies I’ve prepared, which covers possible authors (read it) Suffice to say that my conclusion is, along with that of tradition, that this is written by Jesus’ younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Servants - Joyful - Praying With Faith - Rejoicing Whether Rich Or P Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that followers of Christ are to be humble servants, they are to be joyful, they are, as they pray, to express strong faith and to rejoice whether they are poor or rich.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 1:1&ff. 2. As we finish up our study in the book of Judges we are going to start a series of sermons on the books of James, 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st , 2nd, & 3rd John and Jude. 3. The Lord willing through the summer and until next bible bowl book is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010

As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Wait?

Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010

Waiting on God’s Timing

This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Obey The Mirror! Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

Scripture is like a mirror, we can choose to believe what is revealed or reject it and walk away.

It’s widely understood that though there were many men named James surrounding Jesus, it was indeed James, the half brother of Jesus that authored this book in the NT. He was in fact, a pillar in the early church as Paul tells us in Galatians 2:9 Jesus appeared to him (1 Corinthians 15:7) after ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Christian Has

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Has

Part of a sermon series on the Book of James. What a Christian has: trials and tribulations, temptation, joy wisdom and freedom. A Recipe for Real Religion by Lewis Fawcett. Get religion like a Methodist, experience it like a Baptist; stick to it like a Lutheran; conciliate it like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Triunfa Sobre Las Pruebas

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Aug 5, 2008

¿Cómo resistir las pruebas? ¿Cómo puedo amar más Cristo que al mundo? sólo por el poder de Dios,por la intercesión de Jesucristo y Por la presencia del Espiritu Santo en nuestra vida.

TRIUNFA SOBRE LAS PRUEBAS Santiago 1:1-12 Las pruebas vienen a todas las personas. Tu actitud en las pruebas revela si tu fe es fuerte o débil o no existe o como lo dice Santiago: si tienes una fe viva o muerta; si tu fe es genuina o pirata (copiada de otros). Dios nos dice en su Palabra que las ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

What The Recession Reveals About Your Confession

Contributed by Rick Mays on Mar 13, 2009

When recession hits home, it reveals the foundation you’re standing on and what you’re trusting in.

WHAT THE RECESSION REVEALS ABOUT YOUR CONFESSION James 1:1-4 Rev. Rick Mays, Pastor Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 There is nothing that reveals who a person is than when they face trying circumstances. The real person surfaces when the pressure is turned up and the fire ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving The Walls Of Doubt

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 17, 2008

Is doubt a sin? Is it the opposite of faith? This sermon answers those two questions and gives instruction for increasing faith.

Moving The Walls of Doubt James 1:2-8 IS IT A SIN TO DOUBT? IS DOUBT THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? I want to address the second question first... Is doubt the opposite of faith? NO!!! Opposite of faith is unbelief. Faith is being sure something is true. Unbelief is being sure it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist