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  • KOUSHIK BISWAS avatar

    Pride

    Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,357 views

    The Subtle Deceiver

    Pride We all have at various times have been dominated by pride. No matter how much we try we get into that someway. What is pride? The Webster English Dictionary defines “pride” as: Inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one’s own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,789 views

    The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

    Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Righteous Living Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,443 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

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Keeping God Our First Priority Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,308 views

    Even though we all know that we are born to die, we often loose track of the important things in life.

    James 4:13-17 Now Listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while the vanishes. 15) Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The 3 C's You Don't Want To Be

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 31,966 views

    This sermon is about overcoming comfort, complacency, and cowardice.

    Turn with me to James 4. Read James 4:13-5:11. A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    Cuando Los Santos Se Pelean: ¡noooo! Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    Cuando hay pleitos entre los "santos" en la iglesia

    Cuando los santos se pelean: ¡noooo! Texto: Santiago 4:1-3 Lectura Bíblica: Filipenses 4:4-7 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. Bienvenidos una vez más a nuestros estudio en la epístola de Santiago. Por varias semanas venimos abordando el mensaje que Santiago escribió a su comunidad y ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Only If The Lord Wills

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,836 views

    Learning that God is in control of all things--including time.

    Title: Only if the Lord Wills Text: James 4:13-17 (NCV) "Some of you say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to some city. We will stay there a year, do business, and make money." 14 But you do not know what will happen tomorrow! Your life is like a mist. You can see it for a short time, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Setting Limits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

    The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Prayer For?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,300 views

    Is prayer for us to get from, or is it something more?

    What is Prayer For? Men’s Prayer Retreat April 2003 We’ve talked and studied a lot about prayer here this weekend and, as we draw toward the conclusion of our special retreat time, I ask, “What is prayer for?” Is prayer to get from God? A lot of people think it is. There is very much of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Planning?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Challenge your congregation to plan their lives with God.

    James 4:13-15 I. 13Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." A. Here James is trying to get the attention of business people planing their futures, but I believe that we all can apply this passage to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harnessing The Heat Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,632 views

    This is the third message in the Series on the Seven Deadly Sins "ANGER"

    Tonight’s message is dealing with the area of Anger With the message entitled, “Harnessing the Heat.” We live in an, “Age of Rage.” Expressions say it all, “that makes me so mad," and "I can’t stand that person." Anger is a far reaching characteristics, it is a frequent guest in our homes, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

    WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,036 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

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    A Warning Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,230 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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    "If Tomorrow Never Comes”

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans.

    “If Tomorrow Never Comes” Text: James 4.13-17 Thesis: To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans. Introduction: (1) What are your future plans? (2) Let us note the importance of including God in our plans: Discussion: I. Life is Uncertain (v. 13) A. The best of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ