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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
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    Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

    Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Declaration Of Independence Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

    The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hindrances Of Prayer (#4 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005
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    We tend to pose a big "why" to God when our prayers are not answered. The problem is not with God, but with us.

    The Hindrances of Prayer Intro. 1) We believe that God has not changed in the passing of time. He is the same God who remains faithful to His words; He is the same God who answers the prayers of His people today as much as He answered the prayers of the O.T & N.T saints. 2) I heard hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resolución Biblica De Conflictos

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Un acercamiento bíblico para entender el origen y la solución de los conflictos

    Resolución bíblica de conflictos Santiago 4:1-10 Introducción · Los conflictos, parte de nuestra vida cotidiana, expresión de que somos pecadores viviendo en un mundo de pecado. I. UNA PERSPECTIVA EQUIVOCADA ACERCA DEL ORIGEN DE LOS CONFLICTOS v. 1a ¿De dónde vienen las guerras y de dónde los ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
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     | 9,729 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Their Anger And Their Shame

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2004
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    A call to action in time of wars and rumors of wars.

    To their Anger and Their Shame What has brought us to war in many areas of the world? Jesus warned us in scripture that there would be wars and rumors of wars, in many areas of the world. James 4:1-4From whence come wars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
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     | 3,668 views

    Who or what is your battle and look closely inside yourself do the wars and little battles start with you? And can the battle end with you?

    Where do the wars come from? James 4:1-5 Introduction In an old monastery near Bebenhausen, Germany, you may see two pairs of deer horns interlocked. They were found in that position many years ago. The deer had been fighting; their horns got jammed together and could not be separated. (James 4:1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    By Products Of Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
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    To help see what prayer does for the believer.

    DATE THE BY-PRODUCTS OF PRAYER James 4:2-3. Jas 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (KJV) INTRDUCTION: There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous Living Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,230 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

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    The Cure For Conflict Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006
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    James teaches us not only the cause of conflict, but the cure.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. As long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember When

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,550 views

    Do you remember the good times in life? God told Joshua to make sure and remember by setting up a memorial. He said when your children ask, remind them of my goodness!

    Remember When… OPEN: Every person, no matter who they are has struggles in life. Problems and difficult times come to everyone. Jesus said that “…in this life we will have trouble” (John 16:33) …and we know that Jesus didn’t lie. But you know, the opposite is also true… In this life we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Understanding Marriage On Four Levels Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    Do bad marriages come from unmet needs? What if the solution isn’t to have every need met, but to allow God to make us less needy?

    Understanding Marriage on Four Levels Life After the Wedding, part 4 Wildwind Community Church February 12, 2006 David Flowers We’re continuing on through our marriage series. Here’s what we’ve looked at so far: 1. God wants marriages to be healthy. 2. A good marriage takes two, but all you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Source Of All Wars Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2007
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    #14 in the series deals with the sin nature in man that is the cause of all conflicts among people, both in the church and in the world.

    The Source of All Wars #14 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,882 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free