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"Tale Of Two Selves"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 22, 2001

based on 125 ratings

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#6 in a series through James. James 4:1-10

“The Tale of Two Selves…” James 4:1-10 There is a Charles Dickens book called "A Tale of Two Cities", it is a classic story of the French Revolution. It concerned a family caught up in those turbulent days, as it affected them in their lives, in both London and Paris. It’s the tragic story ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender To God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 4, 2001

based on 180 ratings

| 24,699 views

An inductive look at frustration and what causes it leading to an exposition of the text and a call to surrender to God.

1. I’ve learned one thing in my attempts at gardening and landscaping. “You have to get all the roots out to get rid of the weeds.” If not they just keep coming back – over and over again. Weeds can be very frustrating because they keep me from having the flowerbeds I want. 2. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing Problems Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 8,574 views

No one is free from difficulties in life. God shows us how to handle them and find blessings even as we face hardships.

Facing Problems through Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:13 Bible Background The final verse of Judges echoes a statement made 3 times earlier. In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in his own eyes. What the author of Judges is telling us is that Israel has already ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28, James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Airport Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 5, 2001

based on 79 ratings

| 6,567 views

An apologetic on why to choose a servant attitude over a selfish attitude.

July 8, 2001 For eleven years a man named Merhan Karimi Nasseri was a man without a country. For eleven years he lived in a Paris airport. He had no passport. He had no citizenship. He had no papers that enabled him to leave the airport or fly to another country. He had been expelled from his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Will You Die For Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 5,175 views

How much do you really love Jesus?

Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 1:18, 2 Samuel 12:14, James 4:4, Acts 20:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Crippling Effects Of Envy

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

based on 314 ratings

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If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,257 views

James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 21,628 views

In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

How To Draw Near To God (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 6,771 views

This morning we’re going to look at the last seven stop on James’ roadmap for drawing near to God.

How To Draw Near To God (Part 2) James 4:8b-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church July 8, 2001 Introduction: Two weeks ago we began to look at what can be described as a ten-stop road map for drawing near to God. James, in chapter four, verses 7-10, of his letter gives ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Denomination: *other

Eating The Elephant Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,138 views

Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 3,996 views

This sermon cuts to the heart of why people act as they do (even in the church) and how to live as God truly wants us to.

James 4:1-12 "Whose Friend Are You Anyway?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle When my children were small, I loved sitting with them and teaching them the songs I learned as a child. It was wonderful to sing with them; "Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, Only a Boy Named David, This Little Light of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

You Pray Even When Things Are Good Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 5,720 views

Part one of four sermons that describe a healthy Christian and give steps on how to be one.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If............. (Series) You pray even when things are good. July 22, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. There was a tavern being built in a town that was formally dry. A. The baptist church held an ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Playing War Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 5, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 4,541 views

There is a war that rages among us today that is just as serious. It is the war that rages in the souls of men and women. Why do people have so much trouble getting along with each other? Chapter four of the book of James gives us the answer.

"Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Foundations For Fruitful Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 5, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 8,185 views

This sermon is the foundation principles of christian living that a beleiver must follow in order to live a fruitful Christian life.

STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING OUTLINE 1.CASE-STUDY 2.CROSS 3.CONSOLATION 4.COMPARISON 5.CONFIDENCE 6.CHALLENGE 7.CHOICE THE MESSAGE STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING 1.CASE-STUDY James 5:10 I Corinthians 10:1-12 II Peter 2:1-22 Jude 1:1-25 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things And Gods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001

based on 42 ratings

| 3,827 views

A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

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