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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,874 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
     | 5,056 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

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    Characteristics Of Repentance

    Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,154 views

    Repentance is a life style not just words.

    Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Powerful Paradox Of Being Humble Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,822 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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    Battlefield Protection

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,291 views

    We have, through Christ’s power, the ability to reduce our chances of becoming vulnerable to the attacks of Satan.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SCHEMES OF THE DEVIL DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE WARNINGS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT ABOUT CONFLICTS WITH SATAN AND HIS DEMONS ARE ADDRESSED ONLY TO CHRISTIANS? WHY? BECAUSE JESUS SAID THAT HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD. SINCE JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY, THE ENEMY WANTS TO DO EVERYTHING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Let's Get Down To The Nitty Gritty Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 3,535 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submit Yourself To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,067 views

    Why is there so much fighting and quarreling in the church; war in the heart.

    SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO GOD Jas 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? Jas 4:2 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,190 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gut That House! Give Your Problems To God Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,184 views

    To makeover your home, you have to destruct before you can construct.

    I’ve never remodeled a house but I have remodeled a church. Ten years ago I served as Minister of Music at my parents’ church in Louisiana. While I was there, we were in the process of relocating to another church facility owned by the congregation. Phase One of the building project involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

    Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 72,468 views

    This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

    Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crossing The Line

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
     | 4,266 views

    How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

    How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Roadside Assistance

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    God’s promises to come to our aid when we are in trouble.

    The day I purchased my new truck the key fell out of my pocket onto the front seat and I locked it inside. So I called the 1-800 Roadside Assistance number I found in the phone book. They sent someone right away, even though it was after normal business hours. I was impressed. Made me think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    We Shall Overcome

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,206 views

    Even though we are in the midst of a spiritual attack, we can be victorious in the power of God.

    WE SHALL OVERCOME Text: James 4:6 – 10 God has been really good to us over the past several months. He used Brother Nick Crum to deliver a very inspiring message during our New Year’s Eve Watch Service. We prayed and worked, and God blessed, and our Couple’s Day and Friends Day services were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James 4 Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    James gets even firmer as he declares what superior faith is NOT! This entire series is available as an ebook entitled "James: Who has Superior Faith" via the ibook store (itunes) or in nook format via Barnes and Noble. The cost of this conversational c

    4:11-12 Superior Faith does not Ruin Reputations One would think that believers would know that they should not slander one another. Throughout the scriptures we are commanded to be honest about one another. The Psalmist writes in Psalm 15, “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist