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  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    More Of You In My Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    James gives us clear instruction on how to live closer to God.

    More of You in my life James 4:7-10 Introduction George Mueller was a man of faith and miracles in the 19th century preaching, teaching, and praying through the work God gave him. He was asked onece what was the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

    What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Righteous Living Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    Murder, strife, envy and pride. All of these character flaws are all apart of today’s sermon. Righteous living as a church begins with righteous lives of our members.

    James 4:1-12 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2) You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3) When you ask, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Keeping God Our First Priority Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    Even though we all know that we are born to die, we often loose track of the important things in life.

    James 4:13-17 Now Listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while the vanishes. 15) Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The 3 C's You Don't Want To Be

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 32,004 views

    This sermon is about overcoming comfort, complacency, and cowardice.

    Turn with me to James 4. Read James 4:13-5:11. A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 18,774 views

    Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

    Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Seven Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,910 views

    These 7 principles have changed my life when it comes to trusting God for His best plan.

    “7 Today Principles For Victory Tomorrow" James 4:13-17 & Matthew 6 In a Peanuts cartoon strip, Charley Brown says to Linus, “Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared.” And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Important Truths

    Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Truths from which we must must be moved. Sin is sin;heaven to gain and hell to avoid;there is a rapture ahead.

    3 IMPORTANT TRUTHS FROM WHICH YOU MUST NOT BE MOVED May 2, 2004 am 1. SIN IS SIN IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE AND ANY SIN THAT REMAINS IN YOUR LIFE WILL SEPARATE YOU FROM GOD BOTH NOW AND ETERNALLY (John 8:34 KJV) Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

    WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Of Omission

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,691 views

    The sin of failing to do what we ought to do.

    THE SIN OF OMISSION James 4:17 Isn’t it our nature to think of sin as something we do wrong? I mean we have a list of things whether mental or written, that are wrong. We say, well, we better not do them. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t watch X-rated movies, don’t drink liquor. Would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,077 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
     | 5,260 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

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    "If Tomorrow Never Comes”

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans.

    “If Tomorrow Never Comes” Text: James 4.13-17 Thesis: To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans. Introduction: (1) What are your future plans? (2) Let us note the importance of including God in our plans: Discussion: I. Life is Uncertain (v. 13) A. The best of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

    Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 63,150 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