James 1:16-18

Intro: Welcome my Friends

BIBLE TEXT: James 1:16-18 “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.”

Sermon Title: Do Not Be Deceived

Joke: It’s like the man who hit another man’s parked car. The offender got out of his car and began to write a note. The note said, “Everybody looking at me right now thinks I’m leaving my name, address, and phone number. I am not. Good luck.”194

Title Points: 3 Ways Of Not Being Deceived

Outline 1

Bible Text : James 1:16 “Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.”

One Teaching Idea: (1 Sentence or Less)

Have you ever thought that God doesn’t care about you?

Don’t be misled

God loves you…but He will never Temp you into evil

You are never alone

Temptation often comes not at our strongest, but our weakest moments.

Jesus’ temptation began after 40 days of fasting.People usually are more impressed when they see us act under pressure. One weak act may spoil a whole lifetime of witness.

Cross Reference: Psalm 5:2 “Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray.”

!st Point: Don’t make decisions without praying

One Application:

Leave big decision making till the morning when you are freshly rested and prayed up!

Personal Story: I always had a problem paying for all of my friends food and outings> I remember going bowling with my wife and our friends. She told me don’t bring your wallet

Outline 2

Bible Text : James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

One Teaching Idea: (1 Sentence or Less)

We can be assured that God always wills the best for us—not good things today and bad things tomorrow

Don’t forget God...

Don’t be tempted to think that everything in life is done because of you.

Read His word Daily and it will be a lamp unto your feet. This will help keep you from being deceived

God is Unchanging and Unchangeable

Our Mood and attitude changes not God’s

Cross Reference: Malachi 3:6 ““For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.”

2nd Point: Meditate on Gods Word Day & Night

One Application: Intimacy with Christ Is The Solution To all Problems In Life

Personal Story: Memorize Verses

Physical - Do not think that just going to the gym is going to keep you healthy. We need .....

Spiritual - Do not think just going to church is going to keep you healthy.

Outline 3

Bible Text :James 1:18 “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.”

One Teaching Idea: (1 Sentence or Less)

He is creating something in us.

He has a plan for us to shape and mold us into that perfect

REMEMBER God Saved you and me from our sins. What a perfect Gift. That alone is all we need

Cross Reference: Ephesians 1:13 “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,”

3rd Point: Saved To Bring FRUIT

One Application: We Where heard the word of Truth and responded. Now it is time for others to hear what He has done in our lives

Personal Story: God saved me when I was 21 Years Old and it hasn’t been easy, but it is the gift that keeps on giving

Title Points: 3 Ways Of Not Being Deceived

Meditate on Gods Word Day & Night

Saved To Bring FRUIT

Don’t make decisions without praying