Sermons on James 4:7-17:

What Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 27, 2011

These are designed to help people search their heart to make theeir calling and election sure. They are not submitted in sermon form but in chapters

LIFE’S SUPREME QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION Questions, questions all you ever do is ask questions. Ever heard that or said that? I am sure you have, yet life is a series of questions we all ask and must answer. Questions are not new to mankind. God began asking man questions soon after the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Holiness

Dealing With Difficulty As A Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011

James addresses ’wars and fights’ in a way which we sometimes miss.

Dealing with Difficulty as a Believer James 4:1-10 * Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been in the throes of fights, wars, struggles, suffering, which are generically called, difficulties. It is a never ending battle. No matter what you call them, we face these every day. You have heard me say ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Omission

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The great sin in our lives is not the sin of commission. It’s not the darkness; it’s the failure to let in the light.

Introduction I want to talk to you today on this subject, the sin of omission. Now, most of us think of sin as something that we do wrong. That is, we have a list of things that are wrong and we say, “Well, we better not do them.” Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010

4 ways that Godly wisdom can transform our lives

The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2 James 4:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 1, 2010 *In the late 70’s and early 80’s Mary and I were members of FBC in Macon, Georgia. There was a wonderful, wise, older couple there who helped us in a lot of ways. I remember visiting ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Boasting About Tomorrow

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Plan Ahead

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Plan Ahead (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17 Ill: A golfer nervously approached the first tee, • It was a hazardous hole with a green surrounded by water, • And he debated if he should use his new golf ball or an old one. • Deciding that the hole was too treacherous, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Brethren

Getting To Know God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

The third part of the series “Getting to Know God” is about being gentle and humble.

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” The third part of the series ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011

We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire To Destroy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011

We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God In Your Plan Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2011

Is Jesus the Lord of your plans?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As you live your life, are you the type that just lets life happen to you or are you the type who likes to plan out the day and life in general? • If you are a planner do you just have a general plan for life or do you plan every detail to the nth degree? • When you plan ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers on facing the future with hope, confidence, and the assurance of heaven.

I’m going to speak to you today on this subject: how to face your future. Now Americans are obsessed with the future. We want to know what’s in store for us. So if you read the newspapers today, or listen to the radio, there will be plenty of prophets, and pundits, and prognosticators ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Play Ball Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009

We are not to judge others or make plans without consulting God because if we do we are playing God.

LET’S PLAY BALL James 4:11-17 Those of you who have been around for my Tuesday night class know of a little game we like to play. I have this ball, and I’ll think of a topic. For example I’ll say, “Tell me something you do every day.” And I’ll start by saying, “I drink a Dr Pepper.” Then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Humility: If You're Not All That, What Are You? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

Christians have an enemy to fight, Satan.

Is There A H.E.R.O. in House Series Humility: If You’re Not All That, What Are You? February 1, 2009 First Baptist Church of Chester, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A This month, we will hearing a sermon series entitle, “Is There a H.E.R.O. In The House?” 1 I’ve invited one hero from ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Got Future Plans?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2009

It is good to have goals, but goals will disappoint us if we leave God out of them. There is no point in making plans as though God did not exist, because the future is in His hands. That man walks most safely who has the least confidence in himself.

Opening illustration: Fortuneteller, gazing into crystal ball, to frog: You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about you. She will be compelled to get close to you - you’ll fascinate her." Frog: "Where am I? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sins Of Omission Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

While we are careful to avoid doing what is wrong, we often neglect doing what is right.

JAMES 4:17 SINS OF OMISSION ”Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” It is one thing to be ignorant of what is expected and to thus offend; it is quite another thing to know what is right and yet fail to do it. We evangelical Christians are familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist