Sunday Sermon – may 19, 2024 – “Let Us Pray” – James 5:13-20
May 19, 2024
Let Us Pray
James 5:13-20
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Prayer is certainly the theme of these verse. It is mentioned in every verse but 19 and 20. I like to think that James now shows us the proper and righteous use of the tongue. The Church has enormous privilege in prayer. We are to pray for each other when we suffer, when we are well, and even confess our sins to each other and pray. These motives to pray are to arouse our faith and spark revival in the church. God still acts in supernatural ways, so we should pray.
Sermon in a Sentence: Because God still acts in supernatural ways, we should arouse our faith and pray.
5:13-15 Call for the Elders
“Sick” means weak, spiritually, or physically.
What is the significance of the oil?
5:16-18 Confess Your Sins
Private sins privately.
This can turn out to be a great benefit to the entire church.
5:19-20 Call Each Other Back
This is evidence of useful faith.
We should speak graciously but truthfully to members who wander.
Sunday Sermon – May 12, 2024 – “The Gracious Promise of Our Rescue” – James 5:7-11
May 15, 2024
The Gracious Promise of Our Rescue James 5:7-11 Sunday, May 12, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton God promises the crown of life to those who don’t desert Him. James’ readers were being oppressed by non-Christians. Non-Christian employers withheld wages from the Christians. The Christians in James’ church were taken to court and sued leaving them… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – May 5, 2024 – “What Is Your Life?” – James 4:13-17
May 5, 2024
What Is Your Life? James 4:13-17 Sunday, May 5, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton James is writing to Christian people. They know what is right and wrong. But in chapter 4 it appears they have forgotten to include God in planning their futures. We all make plans; it is good to do so. But arrogant… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – April 28, 2024 – “The Evil in the Tongue” – James 3:1-12
April 28, 2024
The Evil in the Tongue James 3:1-12 Sunday, April 28, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Because of the subject of chapter 3, we might assume that James’ readers were quarreling with one another. Perhaps the pressures of their trials have resulted in their verbal abuse of one another. Using a series of vivid illustrations that… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – April 21, 2024 – “The Word: A Mirror to the Soul” – James 1:16-25
April 21, 2024
The Word: A Mirror to the Soul James 1:16-25 Sunday, April 21, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton James is writing to Jewish Christians who have met various kinds of trials. Their faith is being tested. It is hard not to complain during adversity. In these verses today James clears the fog between tests and temptations.… Read More »
Sunday Sermon – April 14, 2024 – “The Bumpy Road to Maturity” – James 1:1-8
April 14, 2024
The Bumpy Trail to Maturity James 1:1-8 Sunday, April 14, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton If you like things straight and to the point you will love the apostle James. His letter deals with issues with which we are very familiar. That’s why we love James. According to James if we are saved it ought… Read More »
