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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    How To Plan Ahead Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2010
     | 6,802 views

    1) The Foolishness of Ignoring God`s Will (James 4:13-14), 2) The Arrogance of Denying God`s Will (James 4:16) and 3) The Sin of Disobeying God`s Will (James 4:17). James however shows us 4) The Blessing of Acknowledging God`s Will (James 4:15).

    James 4:13-17. [13] Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"-- [14] yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010
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     | 16,954 views

    The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

    The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,692 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    2012: The End Or A New Beginning? Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 33,296 views

    Will 2012 mark the end of the world or will it be yet another opportunity for us to surrender our plans, hopes and ambitions to God. This expository sermon suggests we Surrender our plans, Savor each moment, and Seek God's will. Custom PowerPoint is avail

    New Years 2012 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/1/2012 Today is the first day of a new year and, according to certain prophecy pundits, it could be your last year on earth! Both soothsayers and science-fiction scribes have been predicting the end of the world in 2012 based ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Planning Your Future

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 48,183 views

    You want to face your future? Face your future by giving your heart to Jesus Christ and letting and Holy Spirit of God be in you to guide you.

    Turn to the Book of James. We’re going to be talking about your future so you ought to be interested. James, Chapter 4, and in a moment we’re going to begin reading in verse 13. We’re interested in the future. We want to know what the year is going to bring to us. People have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Living Beyond Vapor"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 13, 2013
     | 6,941 views

    James wants believers to forsake living like practical atheists. They profess that they know God but their hearts are cold and far away from God. THE PROBLEM: A Shift / Transition has occurred within Christian Culture. America Needs revival!

    Cornerstone Church August 11, 2013 “LIVING BEYOND VAPOR” James 4:13-17 James 4:13   And now I have a word for you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wise Guys Finish First

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2013
     | 3,300 views

    In this message I will define the difference between real and false wisdom. There is definitely a shortage of wisdom in our world right now.

    "Real Wisdom VS False Wisdom¡¨ James 4:13-18 If you had the chance to ask for whatever you wanted, what would it be? The OT gives us the story of a man named Solomon. We find the record that Solomon showed his love for God by walking according to God¡¦s law. God rewarded him by coming to him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Urgent And The Important Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013
     | 4,876 views

    The Gift of our Time

    James 4:13-17 (p. 849) December 1, 2013 Introduction: Mike Yaconelli writes in his book Messy Spirituality “When my children were young, track meets filled a part of each week during the spring. One particular hot spring day I attended a Jr. High track meet, arriving in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tough Questions

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 14, 2012
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     | 4,346 views

    James chapter 4 asks us questions that convict us and call us to humble submission to God.

    Submit Yourselves to God 4 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Critiquing The Critic Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012
     | 5,227 views

    Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

    1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Best Laid Plans. . . Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,584 views

    We may think we have everything under control but a great sin is omitting the reality of God and his leadership in our lives.

    1. Lighthouse and Battleship There was an officer in the Navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, as the ship plowed through the seas, the captain was on duty on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Places You'll Go Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 31,357 views

    The businessmen in James 4 don’t seem to be boastful and proud to me... and yet God says they were. What makes a person proud?

    OPEN: Dr. Seuss once wrote a poem entitled: “The Places You’ll Go” And part of it goes like this: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Handle Conflict In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    What causes conflict and how to handle it in your marriage

    Title: Handling conflict in marriage Introduction 1.We are in week 2 of a 4 week series on marriage. 2.Week 1 – We looked at God’s design for marriage A.God designed marriage to show the world the image of God “In the image of God he created them. Male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Between The Dashes Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010
     | 9,208 views

    Our time on this earth compared to eternity is very short. we must use it wisely and be productive for the Kingdom of God.

    Between the Dashes James Chapter 4:13-17 James chapter 4:13-17 Introduction- We are still working on the series “Faith that works”. I hope that you have been taking notes and putting these thoughts together as we look at practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Submit To God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,559 views

    The key to the whole book is found in the command to submit ourselves to God. duh!

    We have all seen, read, or heard something like the following. It describes the attitude of possession for a 2-year-old. If I want it, it’s mine If I like it, it’s mine If it looks like it’s yours in any kind of way, it’s mine If I need it, it’s mine If you buy it, it’s mine If I don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed