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  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    This sermon cuts to the heart of why people act as they do (even in the church) and how to live as God truly wants us to.

    James 4:1-12 "Whose Friend Are You Anyway?" By Rev. Mark Hiehle When my children were small, I loved sitting with them and teaching them the songs I learned as a child. It was wonderful to sing with them; "Jesus Loves Me, Deep and Wide, Only a Boy Named David, This Little Light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It Is The Right Thing To Do

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    The right thing to do is to be obedient and faithful to God.

    It’s The Right Thing To Do James 4:11-17 How many kinds of people are there in the world? To us, there are many—we try to classify them according to nationality, race, religion, gender, and even economics. However, to God there are only two: the lost sinner and the saved sinner. The lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    The Problems With Playing God Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

    "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "Who Died & Made You Judge?"

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 9,315 views

    #7 in series through James

    “Who died and made you Judge?” James 4:11-17 We are back in James again as we move toward the close of the book. And once again we find James discussing with the church an issue that has erupted in the Jerusalem Church. There had risen this issue of people within the church seeking to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,867 views

    The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

    Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    War Problems, Wicked Passions And Wrong Praying

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself.

    WAR PROBLEMS, WICKED PASSIONS AND WRONG PRAYING James 4: 1 -- 12 There are two ways for a person to live his life. You can live your life to please God or you can live your life to please yourself. The Bible says that Jesus pleased not Himself. He said He always did those things that pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James 4 Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    James gets even firmer as he declares what superior faith is NOT! This entire series is available as an ebook entitled "James: Who has Superior Faith" via the ibook store (itunes) or in nook format via Barnes and Noble. The cost of this conversational c

    4:11-12 Superior Faith does not Ruin Reputations One would think that believers would know that they should not slander one another. Throughout the scriptures we are commanded to be honest about one another. The Psalmist writes in Psalm 15, “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,999 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,283 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Grace Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,778 views

    If we would only learn about God’s grace, we wouldn’t try to lift ourselves on a pedestal, neither would we be swift to judge another.

    God’s Grace #15 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. We also learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Experience Supernatural Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,055 views

    James tells his readers how to move from "ho-hum" Christianity to supernatural living.

    1. Illus. of phone call • When my friend asked me what I was doing, I replied, “you know- just the same old same old.” • When he asked what that meant, I said, “nothing tragic, nothing tremendous, just the same old same old!” 2. You might say, “pastor, you’ve just described my walk with God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenton Beshore avatar

    Life In Hd: Summer Survival Series

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    A message from James 4:1-12 applicable to the beginning of the summer season.

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ SUMMER SURVIVAL James 4:1-12 Summertime SUMMER ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Judging Others? Stop It! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 71,296 views

    Three Negitive Outcomes of Judging Others and Three Reasons to Stop Judging Others.

    Judging Others? Stop It! Today we are going to have another “How To” sermon. Remember I have said that James is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. He tells us “How to live the Christian life.” He tells us “How to Reach For Christian Maturity.” Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Let's Play Ball Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009
     | 5,434 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Winning The War... With Humility Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,711 views

    Being a Christian is not a hat we wear, and then take off when it’s convenient or uncomfortable. It’s not a fake ID we show at the pearly gates of heaven or a ‘get out of hell free’ card. Being a Christian is a full-time, life time commitment to the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.

    James 4:1-10 – Winning the War, with Humility ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it — his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist