Sermons on Yaakov 1:8: showing 226-240 of 363

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sharpening The Tools Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018

We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Genuine Christian Living-Part 2-The Heat Is On Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 16, 2017

Part 2 of our James series

“Bona Fide” A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 2 “The Heat is on” James 1:1-4, 1:12-15 Years ago I decided that I needed to change my profession This was years before I was a firefighter or a pastor I was still making living working cattle ranches I can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 3- "The Jake Spoon Syndrome" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 23, 2017

Part 3 in our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 3 “The Jake Spoon Syndrome” James 1:5-8 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Perishes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015

When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Enriching Our Life Together Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 11, 2018

Christians living in our mobile society need fellowship because other channels of association - family, friends, etc, may be lacking. What can we do to enrich our lives together and what should we avoid that can disrupt fellowship?

ENRICHING OUR LIFE TOGETHER - PART 5 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1) Last week we started looking at the application of our previous studies to ‘Our Life Together’. In this week’s message, we’ll look at what can we do to enrich our lives together, and what sort of things we should avoid, which have the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, James 2:1-9, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Power Continuum Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2018

Like a light dimmer, the power is our prayers is connected to the depth of our walk with God. The closer we walk with God, the more potent our prayers.

The Prayer Power Continuum (James 1:5-8; 4:2b-3, 7-10; 5:16-18 ) 1. What tool can you use to cut water? A Sea-saw. 2. What tool did God give you to help you stay in conversation with Him? Prayer. Prayer is an important tool that God has given us, and one in which the devil will go to great pains ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 4:2-3, James 4:7-10, James 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing The Tests Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017

Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Them Ask Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017

When we face troubles in our life we should ask God for the wisdom to understand what He is doing in our lives.

Let Them Ask Text: James 1:5-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn't find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Dream For Your Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2017

God has a dream for your life! God has a plan for your life and mine. A perfect plan that brings honour and Glory to Him and blessing to us.

We are continuing in our series on discovering our destiny, and today we are thinking about the truth that God has a dream for your life. To focus our thoughts this evening, listen to the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:1-2, And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:48, Isaiah 61:10, James 1:6-8, 1 John 2:4-6, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:24-26, Romans 3:27-28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lip Syncing Christians

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 24, 2019

Most Christians know what to say and how to say it. But very few are willing to act on what the Bible says.

Say this with me: “God is good. All the time. To me!” Amen! How many of you remember Milli Vanilli, the R&B duo from Munich, Germany? Founded in 1988, the group’s debut album Girl You Know It’s True achieved international success and earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16, Romans 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:38, James 1:5-8, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 119:97, Proverbs 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hidden Life With Christ! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly.

Many people live in a strong delusion secretly following Christ yet deny him publicly. These people claim to be wholly resting upon Jesus Christ for salvation, while at the same time trying to please the world. This is so typical of deception and lies. Most people who profess to know God do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10, Proverbs 14:14, James 1:8

Doubt Part-Two Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 30, 2019

We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists us to make rational judgments as to a matter or circumstance.

Last week we began our study on doubt. We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, a part of our daily life, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23, James 1:5-8, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational