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Salvation Through Conflict

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

based on 20 ratings

| 5,140 views

The salvation that Jesus Christ has made possible for us came through conflict resolution.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "conflict?" Anger? Fear? Anxiety? A person’s name or face? A memory of a past event or a word spoken that you want to forget but can’t? Some of us fear conflict, like the grass in the African proverb, “when bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Church Of God

The Powerful Paradox Of Being Humble Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 2, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 7,095 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

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go For Greater Grace Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 4, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,524 views

A challenge to leave behind our love affair with the world, and go for God’s greater grace

Go for greater grace. James 4:1-6 Some examples of ¡¥wisdom from below¡¦: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, Michigan at 7:50am, flashed a gun and demanded cash. The clerk turned him down because he said he couldn¡¦t open the cash ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie Series

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 6,399 views

Wicca is popular today especially among teenagers. This sermon exposes Satan for the liar he is.

Wicca: Satan’s Little White Lie Introduction: Goddess worship, Wicca, witchcraft and other occultist practices are more and more part of our main stream American culture. Chaplains in our prisons are required to facilitate witches, warlocks, and druids, just as much as any other religion. Wicca is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,318 views

A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Age Of Terror

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,563 views

A message in response to the schoolhouse shootings in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of news do you anticipate when you turn on your TV set? Good news or bad news? Probably bad news. The media people have learned that the human psyche is attracted to bad news. The more tragic the news, the more attention we pay to it. We have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Friend Of God Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 4,859 views

God doesn’t want you to enjoy the things of the world...but the things of God in the world.

WWJBD Part 4 – Friend of God James 4:1-10 I left my truck at Andy’s house while I was in Chicago week before last. I came home and on Sunday night Nikki and I ran over to get it. I was going to take it home, but she convinced me to bring it over here to the parking lot and set it out there. So ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 21,117 views

Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christianity Uncensored: Anger Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

based on 10 ratings

| 8,033 views

We’ve been in this series called Christianity uncensored. We’ve been looking through the book of James. James was the half brother of Jesus. James brings a lot of really powerful and straight up teaching. He’s just peeling the facade back and laying out w

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #5: Anger Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Anger can be a reality in our lives. There is a term for anger on the road and it’s road rage. There is a Web site called roadragers.com that gives some interesting statistics. It says that when you are on the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

| 4,420 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

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Roadside Assistance

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 11, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 7,802 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

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2007

based on 18 ratings

| 5,945 views

This is a sermon about praying: Our motives and our hearts. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

*** This sermon begins with a short skit on prayer. If you do not want to use it, scroll down to where the sermon begins and you can use it without the skit. Melody is a lady who is praying. The pastor is the voice of God. Melody is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: *other

Submit Yourself To God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 22,257 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

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission To God

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Our will has to be totally committed to God.

Jas 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Jas 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Jas 4:9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Church In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,454 views

A reminder about how we need to seek God.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church in Jerusalem James 4:7 - 10 Did you ever read the Bible and become jealous of the relationship between God and the people you read about in it? Let me give you a few examples. Think about Adam and Eve. Not only did God provide a garden ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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