Sermons on James 4:1-6:

Grace For Those Who Need It Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 20, 2001

How can we live up to these commands of the book of James? The answer is surely not our own power or ability. Only God and his grace can enable us to live this life.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:6-7) Adrian Rodgers, the well-known pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, tells the story of a young man who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wars And Rumors Of War

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, James 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

"Uncovering The Lie: Face To Face With The Enemy Within" Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 11, 2003

The language of sin and evil are a lost language in society and even in the church today. In an attempt to build people up we neglect our responsibility to speak the truth about the nature of these two words which the Biblical writers found extremely impo

In 1960, Israeli undercover agents orchestrated the daring kidnapping of one of the worst of the Holocaust’s masterminds, Adolf Eichmann. After capturing him in his South American hideout, they transported him to Israel to stand trial. There, prosecutors called a string of former concentration camp ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Methodist

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

For What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 28, 2003

Do you know the meaning of LIFE? Why are we here? Where are we going? Answers found within this message.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title For What Is Your Life? By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." James 4:14. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Go For Greater Grace Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 4, 2003

A challenge to leave behind our love affair with the world, and go for God’s greater grace

Go for greater grace. James 4:1-6 Some examples of ¡¥wisdom from below¡¦: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, Michigan at 7:50am, flashed a gun and demanded cash. The clerk turned him down because he said he couldn¡¦t open the cash ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend To The Faithful

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 3, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some different qualifications to being God’s friend that were displayed by the Roman Centurian. It also defines what faith is and what it is not.

Many of you may remember the awful ice storm that took place a couple of years ago here in the south. Power was out all over the southern states, Trees and power lines that were iced over had collapsed and the roads were covered with layers of thick slippery ice. In all this mess, Denise and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-9, James 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer 3- 'unanswered' Prayer Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 10, 2003

The talks from a Seeker Service on "’unanswered’ prayer". The three ’talks’ were spread over the whole of the 1 hr service, which included video snippets, drama etc.

“If only prayers were answered” Jas 4:2b, 3 WBC 12.1.3 am Seeker Service You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 1 Intro- does prayer work? What’s amazing is just how ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004

This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rewiring The Desire To Acquire Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

Intro; The message deal’s with the area of Greed. This is the Fifth message in the series.

Intro; Today’s message is dealing with the area of Greed. Greed is another one of those sins that you can’t see but the people around you can see it in you. Perhaps you with the mentioning of the word greed a face popped up in your mind. Could be your wife or husband. Greed says many things but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31, James 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Their Anger And Their Shame

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2004

A call to action in time of wars and rumors of wars.

To their Anger and Their Shame What has brought us to war in many areas of the world? Jesus warned us in scripture that there would be wars and rumors of wars, in many areas of the world. James 4:1-4From whence come wars and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

Who or what is your battle and look closely inside yourself do the wars and little battles start with you? And can the battle end with you?

Where do the wars come from? James 4:1-5 Introduction In an old monastery near Bebenhausen, Germany, you may see two pairs of deer horns interlocked. They were found in that position many years ago. The deer had been fighting; their horns got jammed together and could not be separated. (James 4:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal