James 5:1-20 This lesson from James 5 calls Christians to reject self‑reliance and instead patiently trust in God’s promises, especially when life becomes unpredictable. Using Napoleon’s failed Russian campaign as an illustration, the message contrasts human overconfidence with the steady endurance God desires from His people. James urges believers to persist in faith, pray through suffering, care for one another, and follow…
Sermons on James
James 3:1-18 In this lesson, we explore the qualities that make a real Christian a proper teacher. The focus is on teaching for the right reasons, spreading wisdom from above, and understanding the power of the tongue. By examining the contrast between true and false teachings, we emphasize the importance of teaching with purity, peace, and gentleness, while avoiding envy and self-seeking…
This lesson from James 2 challenges believers to move beyond a “name‑only” faith and embrace the kind of Christianity Scripture calls real and authentic. James exposes the danger of partiality, the emptiness of faith without action, and the self‑deception of hearing God’s word without living it. Through examples like Abraham and Rahab, the lesson shows that genuine faith always expresses itself through…
James 5:7-11 James wrote to a diverse group. But amongst them, there were powerful people who were taking advantage of the brethren. As a result, he sought to help get them to understand what was coming. And for the wealthy who were oppressing the poor of the church, it wasn’t pleasant! James is warning of a coming storm. And his solution—his call—was…