Sermons on Yaakov 1:7:

Dare To Trust God

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Oct 7, 2023

A relationship can only be as secure as you trust each other—trust in the Lord, not in your own understanding. We do not have a better way. Dare to trust God.

Establishing a solid and enduring bond in a relationship primarily hinges on the foundation of trust. Trust contains the highest level of certainty in a partner's faithfulness. Trust fosters a profound sense of security and love. It is intricately linked to a state of peace and genuine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Genesis 17:15-17, James 1:2-8, Hebrews 11:6

Who Is Watching You Each Day?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 3, 2023

Today we live in an age when we have cameras every where. We never know who is watching us.

A man is driving to work when he notices the flash of a traffic camera. He figures that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knows that he wasn’t speeding. • Just to be sure, he circles the block and passes the exact same spot, driving even slower this time through. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

James: Identity And Expectation Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 27, 2023

#47 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

#47. James: Identity and Expectation James 1:1-12 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of James. My favorite book of the Bible. Not just because my name is James, although I’m not gonna lie—I remember looking at the Table of Contents in my copy of the Children’s Living Bible when I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Value God's Plans For Our Lives

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We discover joy in trials. We ask God for wisdom.

future. Even to the end. 2. Stand the test God will provide the crown of life. Freely given to those who love the Lord. D. We face different kind of trials and testing in our lives. Unexpected troubles make an unwelcome visit. Health issues. Economic concerns. Worries. All these events ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Indecision Is No Choice Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024

Choice usually involves more than one option.

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023

A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating The Way God Walks

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 5, 2023

Walking with God can be a really good thing! Have you noticed that many people have their own peculiar way of walking. Perhaps you smiled if you happened to see a boy walking with his father, trying to walk the same way as his dad. They say that imitation is a form of flattery.

Alba 6-4-2023 IMITATING THE WAY GOD WALKS Ephesians 5:1-21 Did you know that God took walks? The Bible says that when Adam and Eve sinned, “they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, John 8:12, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023

There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

(1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024

Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 12:35, Exodus 38:1-8, John 1:29, Hebrews 10:10, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rich & Poor Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 21, 2024

Continues series in James. Deals with finances. Why there in equities in our incomes, and how the Lord uses finances to test us.

James 1:9-12 Rich & Poor For the past several weeks we have been looking at trials, difficulties in life and how Christians are to respond to the difficulties that come in life. This morning I would like us to look at a trial that we are all familiar with. A trial that demonstrates what we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt: The Devil’s Most Lethal Weapon

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

Doubt can be one of the most destructive forces in our spiritual lives, often leading us away from God's promises and plans. In this sermon, we will explore how the enemy uses doubt as a weapon against us and discover the truth that sets us free from its grasp.

>> Opening Bible Verse: James 1:5-8 (NIV) "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 11:1-10, Matthew 4:1-11, John 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Action Matters Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people know the resurrection power of the Lord. Then we put our Words into Action

Opening Video: Shindler’s list movie clip – I could have done more! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We need to come alive in 2025 and we do this by prophesying life into that which is dead and then asking the breath of Life from Heaven to enter that which is dead. We do this so people ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, John 16:32-33, James 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024

In this lesson, we examine some of the things that can hinder God's ability, not His willingness, but His ability to answer our prayers.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Mark 11:21-24, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18-20, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Hosea 4:6, John 13:34-35, Luke 18:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Prayer And God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled prayer and the assurance of God's response.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Prayer and God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to understand the transformative power of prayer rooted in the truth of God's promises. Our text, 1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 34:17, Proverbs 15:29, Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 21:22, James 1:6-7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

For This Reason.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2024

Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 different prayers in the Bible: 176 in the Old Testament and 46 in the New Testament.

For This Reason. Ephesians 3:1-21AMP. Anyone who studies the Bible will find that it contains many prayers. The Dake Annotated Reference Bible lists 222 different prayers in the Bible: 176 in the Old Testament and 46 in the New Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21, James 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal