Sermons on James 4:11-13:

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

If we would only learn about God’s grace, we wouldn’t try to lift ourselves on a pedestal, neither would we be swift to judge another.

God’s Grace #15 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. We also learned ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Is A Disappearing Act Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

Life is but a vapor; and with each breath of air, or wisp of wind; with each tick of the clock, life is quickly passing by, only to disappear into eternity. Are your ready for that day?

Life is a Disappearing Act #16 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Kefa Sempangi was a national pastor in Africa and barely escaped with his family from brutal oppression and terror in his home country of Uganda. They made their way to Philadelphia, where a group of Christians began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

The pride test is actually a three part test. We already covered the first part when we talked about selfish pride (Pride Test, Part 1). The second part of the test is about presumptive pride. That’s where our text takes us today.

1. Presumptive pride is futile 2. Presumptive pride is arrogant 3. Presumptive pride is sinful Well, here we are, standing at the edge of a New Year. People use this time of the year for different things, don’t they? Of course, some people just use the New Year as an excuse to party. But most ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year A New You Part Ii

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 14, 2008

. So often when we read our bibles or hear a Sunday school lesson or message we learn about the truths of God’s Word and we hear how to apply it but we forget or get to busy and put off the application part of the lesson. But as we begin a New Year let’

A New Year A New You Part II Story is told of a pastor who was making a call to a visitor that had visited the church and so he called and a little boy answered and the preacher said hello who is this and in a whisper he heard the voice that said Jimmy. And the preacher said well Jimmy is your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Serious Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

TONIGHT you will be forced to answer the question, Are You Serious? – serious about life, serious about this Christianity thing, serious about your future?

Are You Serious? Review the last few weeks of the series... Tonight we start chapter 4 of James. James gets really in-your-face intense here! He’s calling them out on some serious issues and challenging them to make it right or they will miss out on their destiny. Have you heard a story that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plan Ahead

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Fulfillment of your destiny depends on your willingness to do God’s will, His way, and in His time.

Plan Ahead! Introduction Last week one of our main points were… Fulfillment of your destiny depends on your willingness to do God’s will, His way, and in His time. a. Life is to complicated for me to make sense of it School, family, money, relationships, career, ministry We need to be serious ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Life After God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James warns us of running ahead of God and forgetting to make sure our life is being lived out by His plan.

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Overcoming Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007

#9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cure For Arrogance Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 26, 2007

Arrogance appears in our lives when we judge others and plan without God. The solution is found in the Lord.

The Cure for Arrogance James 4:11-17 Introduction James presents a problem everyone has, arrogance, also called pride. It is a real problem when it is found in the church. Evidently it was a problem in the church at Jerusalem and at times is a problem in every church. When I played the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Conduct Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Many passages of scripture teach us about Christian conduct. This passage challenges us to have Christian conduct toward Brothers, Business, and to do it without Boasting.

Christian Conduct James 4:11-17 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-3.WPD {11} Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Principles for settling disagreements.

“Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Life To Live Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 26, 2003

James describes for us the kind of attitude that Christians should have about their life. The basis of our attitude, that I believe James describes, is that Christians are people who know that they have one life to live and it counts how you live it.

8 RULES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: ONE LIFE TO LIVE JAMES 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION… How Long Things Last, Frank Kendig and Richard Hutton, 1979 · Experts estimate that if a normal cassette tape is played about 100 times a year, sound quality will deteriorate somewhat after about 10 years. But ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Samuel 20:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resoluciones Espirituales Para El Año Nuevo

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 17, 2003

Un desafío a enfrentar el año nuevo con determinaciones que nos ayuden a ser fieles al Señor.

TEMA: RESOLUCIONES ESPIRITUALES PARA EL NUEVO AÑO TEXTO: Santiago 4:13-17 Intro: Cuando Jonathan Edwards era sólo un jovencito, tomó cinco resoluciones y las cumplió fielmente durante su vida. Sus resoluciones eran estas:  Vivir haciendo uso de toda mi capacidad  Nunca perder el ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist