Sermons on James 4:13-17:

The Blessing Of Time Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2017

Time is a blessing, but how will we use it?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that we all possess no matter where we live, how are doing economically. So long as we are alive, we possess this blessing. • Time. Time is something we cannot beg, borrow, or steal from others. • Time is a blessing we all possess; the question is what ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, James 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrow

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

DON"T PUT IT OFF UNTIL TOMORROW

Tomorrow (James4:13-17) Intro It is reported that Colonel Rahl, commander of the British troops in Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought an urgent message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith's Response To God's Will Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

Message 21 in our study of James. This message deals with the need to include a passion for God's will over my own when making plans for the future.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to God’s Will” The book of James is all about living our life with genuine faith in God. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 Joyfully endure – continued ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Ecclesiastes 1:8-11, Deuteronomy 8:11-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gods Protection, Plan & Promise Are Yours

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

God has a plan to protect us so that his promises for us will come true. Listen carefully Saints, not the plans you have or desires you have for yourself, no quite the contrary. Here we are talking about God’s plan for your life as His servants.

Gods Protection, Plan & Promise are Yours Matthew 2:13-22 Psalm 139 We are a full week into 2018 and the Christmas story is fresh in our minds. Many of you may have taken down your decorations and have stored away the cards and the gift wrap for another year. What remains is the message of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-22, Acts 12:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 4:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Ii: God Our Father The King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our position as subjects of the King of kings and Lord of lords whose kingdom is not of this world.

BLESSED BE THE REIGN OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER THE KING Ancestry played a significant role in biblical history and sort of rubbed off on some of us descendants of whoever from wherever. Although, as Americans, we tend to play down our heritage, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-17

Gaining A Heart Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2021

Life is short! We must invest our time in that which is of eternal value. All that glitters is not gold. The vanities of this world are of much less value than "gaining a heart of wisdom" (Ps. 90:12). This message leads into Jesus's parable about finding a treasure in Matthew 13:44.

What do you value most in life? The question is not what you should value most. The question is what do you value most in life? The answer to that question is not found in what we say we value. The answer is found in how we invest our lives—how we invest the precious minutes, hours, and days of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12, James 4:14, Luke 12:22-31, Matthew 6:19-33, Luke 10:20, Matthew 13:1-11, 2 Corinthians 2:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Proverbs 4:1-9, Psalm 19:1, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 13:44-46, 1 John 4:8-16, Psalm 90:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Lecciones De Pandemia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 27, 2021

Dependemos de Dios todo el tiempo

Recuerdo cuando vi por primera vez el video del gobernador del Estado anunciando que a partir del día 1 de abril de 2020, las actividades no esenciales quedaban suspendidas debido a la Pandemia. En ese momento, la verdad, creo que nadie alcanzaba ni a imaginar todo lo que hemos vivido en este ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2019

Live as if this is the last day of your life.

Living in Light of Eternity James 4:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2019 I read a compelling book several years ago called, “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Here’s how it begins: “Hi, my name is Craig Groeschel, and I’m a Christian Atheist. For as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowing From Tomorrow

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022

The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Acts 24:25, James 4:13-14, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Troubled Society

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

Many people today seem overloaded with the cares of this world and have neglected to concentrate on making happy memories with their family, which will pay off in the long run, mainly when they reflect on their lives and their loved ones are no longer around to share their memories.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 30:12) "There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes and yet is not washed from their filthiness." (Daniel 6:4-5) (4) "Then the presidents and princes sought to find ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:12, Psalm 39:4-5, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Daniel 6:4-5, Daniel 6:8-10, 1 Peter 3:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 26. A Rebuke Of The Condition (James 4:13-14) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is sometimes taken to refer to unbelieving Jews, but nothing is appliable to professing Christians. The Jews bent on trade are warned not to forget God, for they are of such a nature that they do not even know what will happen tomorrow.

Text. James 4:13-14 (NIV) 13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” 14Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

“Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016

A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You And What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 18, 2015

James helps us humble ourselves before God and walk in the faith we hold. This is nowhere truer than in our words.

Who are you and What is your life? This study of James has been putting me in my place over and over. He does not hesitate to lay it all out there and speak sternly, clearly and honestly to his readers. Today we look at the last seven verses of James 4, that’s verses 11-17. Before we move ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ