Sermons on Yaakov 1:2:

Meltdown: Imminent Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006

How to handle those emotional meltdowns in life.

Meltdown: Imminent 4-30-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:2-12 Intro. Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of an emotional meltdown? Your life is a mess, your circumstances are out of control and if you could ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Go Wrong

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Suffer?

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Nov 25, 2006

This sermon is simple yet profound, for the glory of God.If you have ever wonder why in the world is this happening to me? God has the answer.

Why do we Suffer? Pastor Michael Church 10-25-06 Introduction- All these words and other describe Suffering- sickness, bereavement, disappointment, heartaches, troubles, tears, sorrows, trails, difficulties, pain, woe, and misery When we go through a time of suffering, if you want to see what ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

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

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Suffering Successfully Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006

1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Holiness

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Asking For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006

When we ask God for wisdom in the midst of painful trials, ee start discovering what really matters. We start discovering how God is working out His eternal purposes in all of the pain and all of the confusion of the here and now.

Let me begin by giving you a little bit of the background information to the book of James. The book of James is the first of what is known as “The General Epistles” in Scripture. The general epistles are seven in number. Besides James, they include 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st, 2nd & 3rd John and the book ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Control 6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 7, 2006

It matters not if you are a Christian or an unsaved person, in life the “BIG ONE” WILL come sooner or later. In God’s plan, because of His grace, He allows us to have the small (variegated) trials, so we won’t be crushed when the “BIG ONE” comes a

Proper perspective brings assurance and confidence. We have been looking at the desperate need for Believers to "Earnestly contend for the Faith, once for all delivered to the Saints". The Believer is bombarded from every direction with anything but "the Faith once delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran