Tag Archives: James 5

restore

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240213 restore James 5:19-20 (JDV) James 5:19 My brothers and sisters, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back,James 5:20 let that person know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way … Continue reading →

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extraordinary things

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240212 extraordinary things James 5:13-18 (JDV) James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the congregation, and they … Continue reading →

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A Spirit-controlled tongue

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240211 A Spirit-controlled tongue James 5:12 (JDV) James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “yes” mean “yes,” and your “no” mean “no,” … Continue reading →

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blessed endurance

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240210 blessed endurance James 5:9-11 (JDV) James 5:9 Do not complain, brothers and sisters, about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!James 5:10 Take as an example, brothers and sisters, the … Continue reading →

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perspective on the prospective

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240209 perspective on the prospective James 5:1-8 (JDV) James 5:1 Come on, you rich ones, weep howling over the miseries that are coming on you!James 5:2 Your wealth has rotted and your clothes are moth-eaten.James 5:3 Your gold and silver … Continue reading →

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after faith: body life

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

James 5:13-20.   James shows that faith in Christ is more than a personal conviction.  It leads to body life.  Genuine faith in a community means that the whole body of believers: prays for one another (14). confesses to one another … Continue reading →

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after faith: no rat race

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

James 4:11-5:12.   James is warning his churches not to try to get ahead in the rat race by… speaking evil against one another (4:11). boasting in arrogance (4:16). laying up treasure by defrauding their workers (5:1-6). swearing falsely for gain … Continue reading →

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