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An expositional Series in the Book of James
James 4:7-17 Resistance is not Futile! Pastor James continues to address the issues he is seeing in his church. Chapter 1 - James addresses the congregation’s failure to examine see their own wavering faith, lack of patience & understanding • They show partiality toward the ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
James 4:7-10 is a series of ten rapid-fire instructions that provide God’s Ten Commandments for restoring peace in your relationships.
Our study of James 4 has focused on the results of following worldly wisdom as opposed to godly wisdom. This theme of two kinds of wisdom was introduced in chapter 3. “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.” (James ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
When we follow worldly wisdom, the evidence will be demonstrate in the quarrels and fights that occur in our churches and in our other relationships. The problem is solved when we humble ourselves before God and before others.
“A new movie, “Fight Church,” raises the unusual question: “Can you love your neighbor while kneeing him in the face?” (Source: ABC news, abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/church-fight-club-pits-pastor-pastor-23188184 The documentary, by directors Daniel Junge and Bryan ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10
If you want it go for it!
Thank you Rev. Roy Simpkins How bad do you want it? This is my second jab at Substance........ I preached this SUnday Morning.... My notes stink, and I stink in writing notes, but I did on this one......it's a simple message, not too deep..But went over really good! How Bad do you want ...read more
Scripture: James 4:6-10
Denomination: Pentecostal
James helps us to evaluate whether we are in fact friends of God
Several years ago there was a popular worship song titled “I Am a Friend of God” which we used to sing here at TFC from time to time. But as I was reading the passage from James that we’ll be looking at this morning I began to wonder how many of the people that have sung and ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
What causes problems in the church?
Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-12
Denomination: Independent/Bible
What is submission, how do we do it, and to whom are we supposed to submit?
Spiritual Lifehacks - Submission Three weeks ago we began our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with rhythm -- establishing a set rhythm of time alone with God and time with other people is very important to your physical health. Two weeks ago we discussed listening to God through prayer. Tonight ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 4:7, Matthew 18:8-9, Luke 22:42 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Assembly Of God
What does it mean to submit to God?
Next week we will celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ here on earth. We will praise with songs, His Word, and fellowship (you are all encouraged to bring food to share). We celebrate Christmas because about 2000 years ago God Jesus Christ became a human being, born in a lowly stable, ...read more
Godly Submission
LORD, I SURRENDER JAMES 4:7 1. INTRODUCTION: WHEN WATCHING POLICE SHOWS ON TELEVISION, YOU WILL OFTEN SEE THE POLICE TELL A SUSPECT TO THAT THEY ARE SURROUNDED, AND TO SURRENDER AND COME OUT WITH YOUR HANDS UP; SIGNIFYING THAT THE SUSPECT IS GIVING THEMSELVES TO THE AUTHORITIES. THEY ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7
The cure for conflict is the grace of God. The good news is that God gives even more grace when the pressure increases, especially to the humble.
The passage from James 4:1-10 attacks worldliness. In particular, it attacks those who have divided Christianity because of selfish ambition. These people are enemies of God. Quarrels and fights are caused by selfish ambition. Some scholars have translated the phrase “among you” as ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Submitting yourself to God will cost you... but the benefits are out of this world.
August 7, 2016 Morning Worship Text: James 4:7 Subject: Servanthood Title: The Cost of Servanthood We’ve been talking for a couple weeks now about the subject of servanthood. You know it’s not a particularly popular topic in the world today. Most people are looking to what ...read more
Scripture: James 4:6-7
Part 11 of our Bona Fide series
Bona Fide A study of James Part 11 “Stuff that works” I am often told by people who don’t know me or how I work very well “ You need a new truck, when they see my old Ford” Or you need a new trailer when they see me rocking it back and forth in order to secure the cross latch Sometimes ...read more
Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)
Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more
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The War James 4:1-10 1. The War Within a. Their afflictions - lust b. Their anger - cannot obtain c. Their attack - they kill d. Their asking - absent or selfish 2. The War Without a. The World b. Satan *The Answer 1) submit to God 2) ...read more
Surrender, Unity, Fighting, The Church
LIFE APP – Applying Surrender James 4:1-12 (p. 848) October 5, 2014 Introduction: In my ministry life I’ve spent a great deal of time talking to people who couldn’t or wouldn’t see any reason to be a part of God’s family, the Church. Almost always ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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