Sermons on Yaakov 3:14:

Christian Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 3:13-18, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Of Character

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Restraint Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 5, 2011

As those who are called to live our faith we need to restrain our tongues. To do so takes the use of heavenly wisdom.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 3:1-18 “Showing Restraint” I’ve been sitting in the food court of Chermside Shopping Centre when a child will throw themselves on the floor yelling and screaming and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 22. The Discipline Of Attitudes (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bid Him Come And Die Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Mark 7:6, Mark 8:34-38, Titus 1:6, James 3:14, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise, The Unwise, And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 4, 2021

In James chapter 3, James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. The fruits that result from these two kinds of wisdom couldn't be any more different from each other.

A. Let’s start our sermon this morning with a quote: “Life is hard and it’s harder when you’re stupid.” 1. We chuckle at that because we all know it’s true. 2. Some people attribute that quote to John Wayne. 3. I don’t know if the Duke did or didn’t say those words. 4. The line doesn’t appear in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

07 - James 3:13-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 27, 2021

This is the 7th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, in which we will be looking at the two kinds of wisdom - demonic wisdom and divine wisdom.

James 3:13-16 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Galatians 5:18-21, James 1:5-8, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 5:9, Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20, Galatians 5:23, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 5:7, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:13-16, James 2:1-13, Matthew 5:5, James 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2021

Year B, Proper 20.

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Iq Test (The Talking Dumb) - James 3:9-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This sermon shows how that kind of pride can be detected in your speech (the "sun complex"), and what the remedy is.

James 3:9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12 My brothers, can a fig ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-16

Misunderstanding True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2019

This passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it.

Tonight’s passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it. Many are guilty of twisting and adjusting wisdom to mean what they want. One of the greatest temptations that ever confronts us is the temptation to twist true wisdom. This is what this passage ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Wisdom – Yours For The Asking!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 26, 2019

This sermon deals with the subject of Supernatural Wisdom. Our LORD wants to give us supernatural wisdom, insight, knowledge, revelation and insight!

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14; James 3:13-18 Theme: Godly Wisdom Title: Supernatural Wisdom – Yours for the Asking! INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As you read the Bible you begin to understand that one of the great joys of the LORD is to give to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, James 3:13-18, Proverbs 1:1-7, James 1:5-8, Romans 6:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Ephesians 5:27, Proverbs 17:28, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Do You Swim? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2019

This passage in James encourages us away from negative words and towards positive speech which is obviously the fresh water.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES WHERE DO YOU SWIM? JAMES 3:1-12 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION You know, I really hate preaching on things that I need sermons on. It makes me feel more like a hypocrite than I already feel most of the time. As Christians, we have a high bar set by Jesus Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free To Be Wise Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 19, 2019

I want to encourage you today that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ you have the freedom to pursue God… you aren’t stuck in the sinful nature.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES FREE TO BE WISE JAMES 3:13-18 #JAMESatCCC WORLD IN LINE STORY PART 1 (p) I want you to imagine that you are standing in a single file line. When you look forward, you see the back of the head of the person in front of you and can tell that there are many many ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ