Sermons on James 4:9-10:

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

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place.

How many have seen the police scenes either on the television or at the theater? I’m talking about places where a crime has been committed, the police officers arrive, and with a yellow tape they encircle the area where it all took place. I’m sure that all of us here, at one time or another, have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Name For Ourselves

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 10, 2007

It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. Christianity, however, teaches just the opposite.

Making a Name for Ourselves Theme: Whose name are we trying to promote: ours, or God’s? INTRODUCTION A. It is natural, when living in the flesh, for people to want to make a name for themselves. 1. We want to “stand out” among our peers: academically, socially, behaviorally, athletically, etc. 2. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roadside Assistance

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 11, 2007

God’s promises to come to our aid when we are in trouble.

The day I purchased my new truck the key fell out of my pocket onto the front seat and I locked it inside. So I called the 1-800 Roadside Assistance number I found in the phone book. They sent someone right away, even though it was after normal business hours. I was impressed. Made me think of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Crushing the criticism that divides the family

Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Judging Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Lessons From The Lord Of The Rings

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007

Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is filled with Christian imagery (intentional or not). This message looks at four spiritual themes found in the first of the trilogy.

In just 3 days, the story will be complete. Actually, the story was completed 48 years ago, but in 3 days the final part of the trilogy will be released on the big screen. I’m talking, of course, about The Lord of the Rings. J.R.R. Tolkien released his first fantasy work called The Hobbit way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Draw Me Near, Lord! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 5 in a series of 7 on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life Draw Me Near Lord! James 4:1-17 When everything is going bad in life, there is only one place to turn for guidance. One place to turn for help, help that will last for an eternity. It is not a temporary fix to a permanent problem. However, it is a permanent fix, to a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Too Christian, Too Pagan Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 29, 2007

Most Christians want to take Jesus into their world, but feel inadequate to do so. Instead, we build walls to keep the world out, which isn’t the answer either. This sermon helps give steps to help people show Jesus in their world without selling out.

Good morning everyone. My name is Josh, and I am one of the leaders here at Beginnings. We are really glad you decided to hang out with us this morning. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. Maybe you are able to relate to that clip. Many of us want to make a difference in our world. We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflicting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007

A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007

A message to help the congregation discover the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

Discover God’s Amazing Grace James 4:6-10 I. GRACE IS UNDESERVED BY ANYONE A. WHAT EXACTLY IS GRACE? 1. Several times in Proverbs it says that grace is an adornment of God 2. It is a symbol of God’s presence B. WHERE EXACTLY DO I FIND GRACE? 1. John 1:17 “For the law was given ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lifted By God Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we can be lifted out of the ashes of our sins and sorrows by God as we follow the admonition in James 4.

- -Today is Ash Wednesday and begins what is commonly called the Lenten season -Origin of Lent -Not found mentioned anywhere in the Bible -Began around 230 AD -Group of Christians started fasting 40 hours leading up to Easter -Preparing their harts for Easter -The idea caught on and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Steps To God's Eternal Presence

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007

There are seven steps to God’s eternal presence.

1. Accept Jesus Christ As Your Savior Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 John 3:16 2. To Humble Yourself 1 Peter 5:6 3. To Submit Yourself To God Romans 13:1,2 If you can submit yourself to others that have authority over you then how can you submit yourself to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004

This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ