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  • James Stewart Jr. avatar

    Harnessing The Heat Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    This is the third message in the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins "ANGER"

    Tonight’s message is dealing with the area of Anger With the message entitled, “Harnessing the Heat.” We live in an, “Age of Rage.” Expressions say it all, “that makes me so mad," and "I can’t stand that person." Anger is a far reaching characteristics, it is a frequent guest in our homes, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,104 views

    You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

    WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    A Warning Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    To note the importance of drawing close to God.

    A Warning Against Worldliness Text: James 4.1-10 Thesis: To note the importance of drawing close to God. Introduction: (1) Have you ever been wanted “your way”? (2) We live in a culture where we are taught to “have it your way, right away.” Discussion: I. The Curse of Worldliness: A. Leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Problem Solving Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,717 views

    This Sermon is an adaptation of John Maxwell’s Book, ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. "

    Problem Solving John 16:33, James 4:7, John 16:33 April 28, 2003 I. There is one thing that is certain about being leaders, and it applies to leading our family and at work and in our service for God, and that thing is that we will face problems. A. We should not be surprised that we face ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Roaring Lion

    Contributed by James May on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 63,816 views

    The lions are roaring, which do you hear? Are you listening to the "roaring" of Satan or the "roaring" of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah?

    THE ROARING LION 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" If there was ever a time when Satan’s roaring could be heard it is in our present day. Everywhere you turn, no matter what you read or what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 63,190 views

    Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

    Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Conquer Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 225 ratings
     | 18,395 views

    This message will reveal the source of conflict in the church and then teach you how to conquer it.

    CONQUERING CONFLICT IN THE CHURCH Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 10 James 4:1-10 We’re going to be looking at what James has to say on How to Conquer Conflict In The Church. Conflict in the church has been a problem since the beginning of the church. Conflict is a problem that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffrey Sturdivant avatar

    For Sale Or Not For Sale?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sturdivant on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Is your soul sold uot to Jesus? Or are you selling out to Satan?

    FOR SALE? Or Not For Sale! Key Text: I Kings 21:1-16(Read) Key Verse : James 4: 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christians At War With Each Other!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

    READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wars And Rumors Of War

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,143 views

    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

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Keith Manry avatar

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

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,760 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,617 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Huckaby avatar

    For What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Their Anger And Their Shame

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,103 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal