Sermons on Yaakov 5:11:

Our Great Need Of Patience Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James encourages us to follow in the footsteps of patience laid by those godly ones who have gone before us.

A man was walking through a supermarket with a screaming baby in the shopping cart. A woman nearby noticed that time and again the man would calmly say: “Keep calm, Albert. Keep calm, Albert.” Finally, in admiration for the man’s patience as the child continued to wail, the woman walked up to him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Patience Through Oppression Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

How one can be patient during severe trials?

Patience through Oppression James 5:7-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ manifested patience during His life and crucifixion, you must practice patience regardless of your circumstances. I. Experience the fruitfulness of patience. A. Plan for a lifetime of persistent endurance (7)! WATCH YOUR ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Seeing further why Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message #2 CONSEQUENCES OF SUFFERING James 5:10-11 Introduction: Many times we suffer. Suffering is universal. Some Christians think that they are immune to suffering simply because they are saved. God allows suffering in the child of God’s life. We looked at the causes ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

While We Are Waiting Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

We all have to wait, and the hardest is waiting for the Lord to do something in our lives in the midst of struggles.

While we are waiting James 5:7-20 We know how to fill time while waiting… for the car to be fixed, bus to come, the flight to arrive or to land. We are waiting too… We are put on hold by something outside our control. I. While we are waiting we wait for God to do something… a) Jesus is coming ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Patient - Have Faith

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 8, 2003

Sermon starts focused on our patience built on our faith, but changes focus to God’s goodness, compassion and mercy upon which our faith rests.

Be Patient – Have Faith Mark Christian A couple of years ago, I heard Patrick Mead, a missionary to Africa and many other places, describe a very real picture of faith. He told of a family in Africa who had stored up a year’s harvest of grain. Each day, the mother and father would ration out ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Life Of Job

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Jan 2, 2004

From the life of Job we can learn valuable lessons on how to deal with suffering in our own lives.

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF JOB "Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful."(James 5:11) 1. THE MAN JOB. A. Job was a holy man. (Job 1:5, 8; ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002

James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience Pays Off

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

We are called to live our lives with a bold patience that depends on the power and faithfulness of God

Patience Pays Off James 5:7-11 June 2, 2002 Introduction I. The young man seeking patience A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and the man began to pray, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Patience In The Face Of Suffering

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.

James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding God's Honey?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2003

If we face our bitter problems, God will help us find honey when we need it!

FINDING YOUR HONEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe we should title this LORD REVEAL YOUR HONEY! Years ago, I was pastoring a mountain mission. One of our men was not in Sunday School or church. I saw him Monday morning... The man informed me, he had been fishing on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Judges 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience - James 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Patience is a necessary character trait if you want peace and perseverance for your life. Patience is a key to a fulfilling life.

Patience Thesis: Patience is a necessary character trait if you want peace and perseverance for your life. Patience is a key to a fulfilling life. Skit: By Covenant Drama team on patience Opening Illustration: Start by wasting time in the beginning of the sermon. Pretend your not ready-not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:15, James 5:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003

Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Life In Hd: Where Is Your Focus? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

This message focuses on materialism and where your focus lies when it comes to money.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. ______________________________________ WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS? James 5:1-12 It isn’t money ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of Patience Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist