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  • Tommy Jackson avatar

    Remember When

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    Do you remember the good times in life? God told Joshua to make sure and remember by setting up a memorial. He said when your children ask, remind them of my goodness!

    Remember When… OPEN: Every person, no matter who they are has struggles in life. Problems and difficult times come to everyone. Jesus said that “…in this life we will have trouble” (John 16:33) …and we know that Jesus didn’t lie. But you know, the opposite is also true… In this life we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Conquer Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 225 ratings
     | 18,191 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

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    The Powerful Paradox Of Being Humble Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,132 views

    The 6th in a series of 6 from the book of James. The basic outline comes from a "Tale of Two Selves" by J. Douglas Duty Jr. which can be found on Sermon Central.

    The Powerful Paradox of Being Humble It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The War Within Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    Part 15 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life OF Works Produced By Faith Part 15 “The War Within” Date: November 3, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 4:1-12 Introduction I love to read and study history. It was one of the only subjects I was good at in school. I believe history offers us a great deal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

    THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...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
     | 2,045 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
     | 3,893 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

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    Go For Greater Grace Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    God offers us a makeover that gives us a hunched back, bowed in humble submission to him and in service to others.

    One church in Cincinnati that I know of regularly sends out teams to engage in servant evangelism. Sometimes they hand out bottles of water to passersby or wash car windows in parking lots or rake lawns in the neighborhood, all of it for free. From this project and the book about it came the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,032 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

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    A Warning Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,223 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

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Dealing With The Lack Of Peace In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    This sermon analyzes some of the problems and some of the solutions regarding having peace in our relationships.

    This passage points us toward some of the causes and some solutions concerning the lack of peace we often deal with in our relationships (see v. 1). I. What’s Your Problem? James identifies some of the causes of the problems we face. He deals with several, but let’s limit ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Righteous Living Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,435 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

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    Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 18,700 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