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Explore our Church of Christ sermon outlines and Bible lessons
on the Epistle of James—free for use in the work of the kingdom
of Christ. These sound, Scripture-saturated studies provide
expository Church of Christ sermons, printable outlines, and
class materials on trials and wisdom, faith and works, pure
religion, impartiality, taming the tongue, prayer, and patient
endurance. Ideal for preachers, elders, teachers, and groups,
each James sermon outline follows New Testament pattern and
emphasizes obedience to the gospel. Use these free Church of
Christ sermon outlines to equip saints, strengthen
congregations, and spread the gospel of Christ in your
community.
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James 1:1 introduces a humble servant who became
a pillar of the church. This message considers James, the
brother of Jesus, and the grace that shaped his life, his
leadership, and his letter.
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James calls scattered believers to a surprising
response: “Count it all joy” when trials come (James 1:2–4). Joy
flows from what God produces through testing and from the wisdom
He gives to those who ask in faith (James 1:5–8).
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James 1:9–11 teaches that both poverty and
wealth test the soul. The humble believer may rejoice in
exaltation, and the wealthy believer must rejoice in
humiliation, remembering the frailty of riches and the
permanence of God’s kingdom.
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James 1:16–18 proclaims God’s unchanging
generosity. Every good and perfect gift descends from the Father
of lights, and by His will He brings new life through the word
of truth. This passage invites grateful worship and confident
obedience rooted in God’s steady goodness.
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James 1:13–15 traces sin from temptation to
death. God tests for growth; Satan tempts for ruin. Temptation
appeals to desire, gains consent, and produces sin. Sin grows
toward death unless confronted through confession, cleansing,
and Spirit-led obedience.
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James 1:19–21 summons believers to a life shaped
by Scripture: swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
These verses reveal the pathway of self-control that receives
God’s implanted word and grows into the righteousness God
desires.
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James defines pure
religion in concrete terms: disciplined speech, compassionate
action, and unstained holiness before God (James 1:26–27).
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James 2:1–7
teaches that the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ leaves no place
for partiality. The church must judge with righteous judgment,
honoring character over appearance, and receiving every soul
without favoritism in the presence of the Lord of glory.
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James 2:8–13
reveals that God’s law of love and mercy governs how we treat
others. The “royal law” commands us to love our neighbor as
ourselves, showing no partiality. This passage reminds us that
obedience, impartiality, and mercy are all marks of genuine
faith under Christ’s law of liberty.
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James 2:14–20 reminds us that true faith must be
active. It is not enough to believe or profess belief; faith
must be demonstrated through obedience. James reveals that faith
without works is dead, emphasizing that only a working, obedient
faith brings life and salvation through Christ.
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