Sermons on James 4:11-5:6:

Rusted Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 30, 2001

Wealth is not wrong, it is your attitude towards it that matters most to God.

First Baptist Church October 28, 2001 James 5:1-6 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

So You've Got Plans?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 7, 2003

How to plan prayerfully and have an attitude that still leaves room for God to do the unexpected

So you¡¦ve got plans?! Jas 4:13-17, WBC 9/11/03pm In Ills to keep folder- Professions_1.pps [PowerPoint of ’what should I be when I grow up?’ (babies all dressed up in adult clothes relating to certain professions)] Great, eh? But as David Simpkin says ¡¥If you want to make God laugh, tell Him ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Punctuation Mark Best Describes Your Life?

Contributed by L. Durham on Oct 18, 2000

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer. Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Jet Stream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon.

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon. James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

The Misery Of Misplaced Trust Series

Contributed by Steven Mclain on Oct 20, 2000

When our trust or faith is placed on anything other than God, it will always lead to misery.

INTRODUCTION The subject of the book of James is Faith. James is challenging his readers as well as all that profess the name Christ concerning the authenticity of our faith. True faith will result in true Christ like living. Dead faith, which is faith without works, can not save. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Critical

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. A month ago I received a final copy of the audited financial statements for the Regional Synod of Canada. We had met with the auditors before and we had agreed on certain changes to their first draft. I called the auditors to thank them for the work they had done. After I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Planning Our Future

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was my first year end as controller. The year had just ended and in two months the auditors would be in to check the books. Accounts had to be reconciled and analyzed. Costs had to be projected on unfinished projects. For two months I worked an average of 16-20 hours a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Is Time, Here Is Place, We Are People

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I.

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I. Now is the Time James 4:13-15 A. We only have Today B. We must realize the great ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Do Right!

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

There are two words which totally sum up integrity. Those two words are the two biggest words in the English language. They are DO RIGHT!

DO RIGHT TEXT: James 4:17 INTRODUCTION: (Preached at 1998 NM HonorBound Men’s Retreat) A. I’VE BEEN ASKED TO TEACH A SESSION ON INTEGRITY 1. To me there are two words which totally sum up integrity. 2. Those two words are the two biggest words in the English language. 3. They are DO RIGHT! ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

You Rich People

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dream Thieves

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Facing Tomorrow

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002

How to continue on in a world of uncertainty.

7, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Facing Tomorrow Introduction: ILL. Have you ever seen the TV program called "Early Edition.”? The basic storyline centered on a young man who somehow was able to read tomorrow’s newspaper today. - How would you use that knowledge? - Would you use it to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16, Proverbs 27:1

Denomination: Mennonite

Better Than Gold

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

The names of some of Americas most famous CEO do not now mean what they once did. Imagine the sense of humiliation they now feel compared to the pride they used to feel.

Something Better Than Gold TEXT: INTRODUCTION: 1. Discuss the changes in attitudes taking place in moderns. 2. Cf article filed: Ethics Report. 3. Transparencies Ethics Teens. DISCUSSION: I. A Good Name A. Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ