Sermons on James 4:3:

Carnal Motives Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

this is the sixth sermon in this series dealing with things that will keep our prayers from being answered

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER ------------------------------------------------- LESSON #6 CARNAL MOTIVES TEXT: JAMES 4:3 REVIEW: What was our lesson last week? Neglect of mercy. What is the biblical definition of poor? Those that are too young, too old, or too crippled to help themselves. What poor is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Up With The Jones'

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007

We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Conflicting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007

A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Down To The Nitty Gritty Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says... (James)[#7] LET’S GET DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY James 4:1-12 Introduction: I would like start off this morning by reminding you of what our Church’s vision is: 1.Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2.The people of this Church live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conquer Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

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

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians At War With Each Other!

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001

“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

Scripture: James 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

War And Peace Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001

A look at conflict without and within, and a pathway to real peace between a Christian and God.

War and Peace James 4:1-10 James begins the fourth chapter of his epistle with the question, “Where do wars and fights come from?” Have you ever stopped to consider that question? I thought about it as well. I read the following statistical data this week regarding national and international ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 5, 2001

God answers prayer when His conditions are met.

A pastor had earned a vacation from his flock and he decided to make it a golfing holiday. He went to a golfing resort, and on his first day out on the course he learned that Arnold Palmer played the course frequently. The toughest hole was the 17th, and as the pastor approached the tee his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Receiving God's Grace

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 15, 2001

A message encouraging us to do things God’s way.

March 18, 2001 Friendship Baptist Church Results of Receiving God’s Grace Mankind has a problem that plagues him. This plague follows us wherever we go and threatens to cause us to stumble at any time. This problem is called pride. Our pride may cause us to push aside the only one who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

We come to know God through prayer.

My goal this morning is very simple: to persuade you to pray. Not to persuade you that you ought to pray, or to convince you that prayer is a good thing. That’s not enough. No, what I want is to motivate you to actually do it. So if you leave here today agreeing with everything I said, and if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11, James 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Submitting To God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2001

When we do not submit to God there is a conflict inside. 1. The source of the conflict is selfishness. 2. The result of the conflict is rebellion. 3. The solution to the conflict is submission.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with the crowds from Galilee following him, he was giving them an opportunity to acknowledge that he was indeed the King of Israel, or rather King of the whole world. He was giving them the opportunity to submit to him as Lord of their lives. But we know that was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Man cannot love the world and love God.

Friendship with the world James 4:1-10 The 4th chapter of James begins with a discussion of fights and quarrels. But too truly get a feel for what we are talking about we need to understand that we are literally talking about wars and battles. The root cause of these conflicts are the selfish ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On An Unrequited Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2025

An unrequited love might be said to be correlated to an unanswered prayer.

Ranata Suzuki, a female anonymous poet and writer based in Sydney, Australia once remarked: “There is an ocean of silence between us… and I am drowning in it.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 reminds us: “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, 2 Samuel 13:1-2, Hosea 3:1, 1 John 5:14-15

Pedir Es Lo Que Agrada A Dios

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 12, 2025

No somos méndigos, pero somos hijos de Dios. Nuestro Padre celestial deleite en recibir nuestras peticiones.

Pedir es la Clave Santiago 4:2b no tenéis porque no pedís. En 1845, dos hermanos de Europa llegaron a EUA. Uno quería sembrar col (repollo) y compró un poco de tierra en California para sembrar sus semillas. El otro decidió estudiar de minerales en la universidad. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 21:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 Way To Live Everyday Like It's Your Last

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2001

We are not guarenteed our next breath. This message give 3 ways to live like there is no tomorrow.

If Tomorrow Never Comes: 3 ways to Live today like it is your last Topical April 8, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson Introduction: 1. A few weeks ago I attended the funeral of Heath Mott. A 31 year old husband and father. A. Officers, EMT’s were ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist