Be Doers of the Word, James 1:19-27
I hope you and your family had a blessed Christmas celebration and a happy new year.
Podcast episodes post a week and a half after the date I preach the sermon. Usually, for podcast listeners, this makes little difference. However, during special occasions like Christmas, it is more obvious that the podcast episodes are behind.
I had the opportunity to hear a fellow pastor in our community preach, and I was out of the pulpit for a Sunday, so I do not have a current sermon for the podcast this week. So, I have pulled one from the archives for today's podcast. In 2020, I preached through the book of James. Originally preached on August 2, 2020, this is the third sermon I preached from James. The sermon is titled Be Doers of the Word, and it is from James 1:19-27.
This simple command – be doers of the word and not hears only – is a much more difficult command to obey and a much more costly truth than you may realize. Many believers have the desire to live out the word in their lives. However, desire is not a guarantee of doing. James teaches that constant, conscious, and conspicuous efforts must be made to demonstrate that your faith is more than a facade and is what is true of who you are.
Pastor Ben Smith’s sermon pulpit notes for preaching James 1:19-27
Dive deep into the practical and powerful teachings of James with this collection of 14 sermon manuscripts. James: A Faith That Works provides a clear, scripturally grounded exposition of faith in action, challenging believers to live out their faith through obedience, endurance, and earnest prayer. Each sermon is designed to encourage reflection, conviction, and spiritual growth, drawing readers into a deeper understanding of how true faith manifests in everyday life.
This collection is available as a printed book, making it perfect for personal study, sermon preparation, or group discussion.
Features:
Full manuscript sermons on every chapter of James
Practical applications for modern Christian living
Inspiring call to confess sin, endure trials, and live faithfully
Perfect For:
Pastors and Bible teachers seeking ready-to-use sermons
Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of James
Small groups or study leaders looking for practical discussion material
Pulpit notes for preaching the book of James.
14 sermons.
Count it All Joy, James 1:1-11
God is Good, James 1:12-18
Be Doers of the word, James 1:19-27
True Faith in a Broken World, James 1:27
Seeing with God's Eyes, James 2:1-10
Have Mercy, James 2:11-13
Evidence of Faith, James 2:14-26
Taming the Tongue, James 3:1-12
Godly Wisdom, James 3:13-18
Draw Near to God, James 4:1-10
As the Lord Wills, James 4:11-17
True Treasure, James 5:1-6
Be Patient, James 5:7-11
Confess and Pray, James 5:12-20
