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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    You Can't Have It Both Ways

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012
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    The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

    YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Fairy Tale Ending / Grab For The Gusto

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 18, 2012
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    You only go around once in life, so you've got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of you may remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto?

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1:1-6; James 3:13-4:8 and Mark 9:30-37. You only go around once in life, .....so you've got to grab .....for all the gusto you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Asking Amiss

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 27, 2012
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    PRAYING GOD'S WILL

    ASKING AMISS JAMES 4: 1-3 JAMES, WHOM MOST BELIEVE TO BE THE BROTHER OF CHRIST, WAS THE FIRST SPIRITUAL LEADER IN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH. THE GENERAL THEME OF JAMES WAS TO ENCOURAGE AND CORRECT DISAGREEMENTS AMONG A DIVERSE POPULATION WITHIN THE CHURCH. SOME SCHOLARS SUGGEST THE JEWISH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Access To God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
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    We must stay in touch with God to live in this world

    ACCESS TO GOD James 4: 8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Many times I have cried out to my Lord for help he always answers when I pray it may not be like I wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Tough Questions

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 14, 2012
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    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

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Conflict: Causes And Cures Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012
     | 4,231 views

    Once we establish the reality and causes of conflict we need to find a cure for them. God shows us the way to remove conflict is by a humble spirit towards others.

    1. End of WWII 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 only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Battle Against Sin

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012
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    1. We Sin Because We Want To 2. Sin Reveals What We Believe 3. Result of Sin 4. Reasons Not To Sin

    Battle Against Sin - Guerrilla warfare is a (Sp = little war) using ambushes, sabotage, raids, and surprise to attack the bigger stronger enemy 60 poorly armed and barley trained Shop keepers, Farmers Against 100’s of British trained & well armed and have fought on 5 continents never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Signs Of Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2012
     | 5,910 views

    1. I make the right requests (vs. 1-3). 2. I form the right friendships (vs. 4-5). 3. I receive the gift of God’s grace (vs. 6-7a & 10). 4. I trust in the promise of God’s power (vs. 7b).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 9: Good Signs of Godly Wisdom James 4:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 15, 2012 BACKGROUND *Everybody needs Godly wisdom. And last time, the key verse for us was James 3:17, which tells us that the wisdom from above “is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In God’s Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2012
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    1. Pursue the Lord (vs. 8a). 2. Purify your life (vs. 8b). 3. Ponder your own shortcomings (vs. 9-10). 4. Put an end to evil speaking (vs. 11-12). 5. Plan as if your life is in God’s Hands (vs. 13-16). 6. Practice what you know (vs. 17).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 10: Growing in God’s Wisdom James 4:8-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 22, 2012 *Everybody needs Godly wisdom. We can see this so clearly in Scriptures like James 3:17, which tells us that the wisdom from above “is pure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,860 views

    3 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: This sermon hit home for many!! A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn't know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 2,895 views

    2 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,104 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 78 ratings
     | 35,427 views

    When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four (4) Scripture read just before the message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Root Of Your Problem Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014
     | 5,337 views

    When we follow worldly wisdom, the evidence will be demonstrate in the quarrels and fights that occur in our churches and in our other relationships. The problem is solved when we humble ourselves before God and before others.

    “A new movie, “Fight Church,” raises the unusual question: “Can you love your neighbor while kneeing him in the face?” (Source: ABC news, abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/church-fight-club-pits-pastor-pastor-23188184 The documentary, by directors Daniel Junge and Bryan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Ten Commands For Peaceful Living Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 3, 2014
     | 5,925 views

    James 4:7-10 is a series of ten rapid-fire instructions that provide God’s Ten Commandments for restoring peace in your relationships.

    Our study of James 4 has focused on the results of following worldly wisdom as opposed to godly wisdom. This theme of two kinds of wisdom was introduced in chapter 3. “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.” (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational