Sermons on Yaakov 1:16:

The Lures Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on May 3, 2002

This is an illustrative sermon using different methods of fishing; mostly fly fishing to show how the Devil entices us into Sin... excellent sermon for pastors who love illustrative sermons.

The Lures of Temptations. James 1:13-18 Next week we will be celebrating Mothers Day. Next week there will be time for you to share a short testimony about your mom and what she means to you, so be thinking about that and what you might share. Today we will be continuing our study in the book of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Good And Evil

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. In this passage James outlines the truth about good and evil.

The Truth About Evil and Good INTRODUCTION We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. We see it all around us. Our generation does evil and we call it good and we avoid good as if it was evil. For example it’s almost impossible to find someone who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Look, The Lure & The Lie Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Let No Man Say..." Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

There is a high cost to low living. Temptation brings out the best or should I say the worst in us all. Let’s see why!

Introduction When the subject of temptation comes up, what do you think of or about? Embesselment, proposition, the unknown? If the truth be known temptation has no boundries and many faces and all of us at one time or another will be tempted in some way! For this reason James offers counsel to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

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

"The Testing Of Faith" Part 2

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 (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. We have looked at the test of: Time, Trials and now the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Staying True All The Way Through

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we learn how to stay true to our faith during hardship.

Text: James 1:9-27 ETS: James gives us qualities to hold to when we are going through trials. ESS: This passage teaches us what we need in order to remain true to Christ in trials. OSS: The youth of MVBC will have these qualities. PQ: What qualities do I need in trials? UW: Qualities Title: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Under Fire Series

Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003

Learning to live as satisfied Christians, even in the face of great persecution.

A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The worker replied, “It works ok for the most part.” The man spoke back, “ Do they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Putting On The Big Chill Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 27, 2003

This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins. (Lust)

Intro: Today’s message is dealing with the area of Lust. This is the fourth message in the series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the heart. How many of you like to fish? I like to Bass and Saltwater fish. When you go fishing; depending on what type of fishing you are going to do; there are many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal