Sermons on Yaakov 1:3:

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

Intro on James, #1 Do trial and testings make you a bitter or better Christian?

Book of James Introduction & 1:1-4 The Book of James was written by the half brother of Jesus. It is also believed to be one of the first books of the Bible that was written. The Book is also a practical book rather than one of theology. It is call “the little big book”, it is often times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do ... About Temptation Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon seeks to encourage teenagers (and, indeed, adults) to consider ’What Would Jesus Do’ when they are faced with temptation.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ... about temptation? Do you wear one of these Christian bracelets which have become quite popular over the last ten years, or so? You can get so many different ones with different acronyms on them, words in which each letter stands for something else: so, for instance, FROG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

"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

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Wait Training

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Learn Patience.

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring It On? Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Perseverance And Temptation Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004

James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

James 1:1-18 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) Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002

James warns us that faith that does nothing at all is not real faith. Faith can be either dead, demonic, but God is looking for dynamic faith from His followers.

Read Text: James 2:14-26 Over the centuries, the human race has passed along alot of wisdom from generation to generation. “Wise old sayings” are a part of every day life, and we use them without thinking. “A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush.” Lots of great insight into life is passed ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Erratic Existence Of The Double Minded Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 26, 2002

The first of six on James. Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James descr

The Erratic Existence of the Double-Minded Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James describes the person who has ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

In this world, we shall face tribulation. For this reason, perseverance is an important grace to develop in our lives. In this Bible study, we learn how to do just that.

I.DEFINITION. The word is the Greek HUPOMONE. In Classical Greece it described the ability of a plant to thrive in a harsh environment - literally in the deserts and rocky slopes. In later Greek and Jewish literature, it was used to refer to the ’spiritual staying power’ which enabled the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profitiing From Trails Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 12, 2002

Part 1 of the study on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 1 “Profiting From Trails” Date: September 8, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1: 1-4 Introduction This morning I will begin a series of messages on the epistle or book of James. I will do this series a little different then some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Crescamos A Travez De La Adversidad

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 17, 2002

El la vida del creyente, llega mometos en su vida cuando pienza que ya lo a alcanzado todo espiritualmente hablando, entonces es cuando Dios permite la adversidad para promover en nosotros un crecimiento

Santiago 1:1-12 Nueva Versión Internacional “1 Santiago, siervo de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo, a las doce tribus que se hallan dispersas por el mundo: Saludos. 2 Hermanos míos, considérense muy dichosos cuando tengan que enfrentarse con diversas pruebas, 3 pues ya saben que la prueba de su fe ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God