16 sermons preach from James 5 — 15 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“Call for the elders to anoint the sick with oil; the prayer of faith will make the sick person well, their sins forgiven, and the Lord will raise them up.”
“We have also read James 5:13-20.”
Bishop L.G. Blake preaches on the power of prayer to change circumstances—using Jabez, Elijah, Hezekiah, Daniel, and James 5 as examples—calling the congregation to persistent, faith-filled, two-way prayer, faithful stewardship (tithes/offerings), worship, and response (salvation, reconciliation, healing).
“Reference to James 5: anointing with oil and the prayer of faith to heal, and 'the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.'”
Bishop L.G. Blake preaches on the power of prayer to change circumstances—using Jabez, Elijah, Hezekiah, Daniel, and James 5 as examples—calling the congregation to persistent, faith-filled, two-way prayer, faithful stewardship (tithes/offerings), worship, and response (salvation, reconciliation, healing).
“if there be any sick among you let him call for and I pray for it.”
Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.
“In James chapter 5 it tells us that if you are sick or have a need, we should ask the leaders of the church to put their hands on us and anoint us with oil (call for the elders and pray).”
A Sunday message using Joseph's story to teach that God's favor is a gift to be stewarded through seasons of suffering and refinement; trust God, steward your gifts, give as worship, and respond to the gospel.
“Call for the elders to anoint the sick with oil; the prayer of faith will make the sick person well, their sins forgiven, and the Lord will raise them up.”
A Sunday service focused on Philippians 2:5 urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ. The sermon identified practical marks of spiritual maturity (positive under pressure, sensitivity to others, mastering the mouth, peacemaking), included corporate prayer/anointing for healing, ministry announcements, and an invitation to surrender to Jesus.
“In James chapter five it says to call the elders to anoint you with oil; the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, and if they have sinned their sins will be forgiven and the Lord will raise them up.”
A Sunday service focused on worship, prayer, healing anointing, and the theology of giving. Extended worship set established God's presence and identity in Christ, leaders invited people forward for anointing and prayer for healing and restoration, and an impromptu message encouraged the congregation to view tithes and offerings as seeds sown into 'good ground' that produces kingdom fruit. Service closed with practical invitations to connect through Life Groups, Next Step, a 21-day prayer & fasting initiative, and the Beyond Gala volunteer opportunities.
“If anyone is sick...the leaders of the church to anoint them and pray over them in the name of the Lord; the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, and if they have sinned, their sins will be forgiven.”
A New Year Sunday message calling the congregation to deny self, take up their cross daily, and enter a 21-day corporate season of prayer and fasting beginning Wednesday. The preacher taught from Luke 9:23 about the flesh vs. spirit, explained types and purposes of fasting, shared testimonies of breakthrough, and issued invitations for surrender, prayer, and participation in church life.
Showing the 4 most recent — 1 more sermon in church libraries reference this verse.
““the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avail as much” (paraphrase)”
Pastor preaches that trials refine genuine faith and produce inexpressible joy because Christians have a living hope, a secure inheritance, and a protected salvation. God provides multicolored grace to match our varied trials; suffering is temporary and purifies faith so it becomes more valuable than gold. The sermon includes an invitation to trust Christ and practical encouragement to endure and learn during testing.
“'Confess your faults one to another, that you may be healed.'”
Using Matthew 5:38–41 the preacher argues Christians should prioritize heart-formation over retaliation—refusing to be defined by offense, entrusting justice to God, and responding with freedom, forgiveness, and kindness.
“It shows up in confession — not just our faults one to another (confess your trespasses to one another).”
A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.
“The prayer of a righteous man availed much.”
A revival-focused sermon urging believers to stop murmuring, renew their minds, apply the blood of Jesus, and exercise faith for healing, deliverance and breakthrough through prayer, obedience, fellowship and testimony.
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Charles Spurgeon
THE TRUE BELIEVER is always pleased to hear of anything which concerns the salvation of his own soul. He rejoices to hear of the covenant plan drawn up for him from all eternity, of the great fulfillment on the cross at Calvary, of all the stipulations…
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