Sermons on Yaakov 4:14:

It Is The Right Thing To Do

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001

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

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Reminder

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Sep 14, 2001

This is a meditation written in light of the Tragedy of September 11, 2001.

A Strong Reminder James 4:14, Matthew 3:1-2 Today, our nation sits in shock over the events that transpired on Tuesday. What looked like a scene from a movie, was in fact reality. Our lifestyles as Americans were threatened as we came to the realization that terrorism is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2, James 4:14

Denomination: Methodist

Living As If God Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 27, 2002

Nadab & Abihu serve as examples of what happens when we trivialize God and begin to live as if God doesn’t matter. Thank God for the grace that saves us from the consequences of our sin.

The story of Nadab and Abihu is not one of the most prominent in the Bible. - Unlike Samson last week, not one of those commonly taught in Sunday School. - Not in many people’s top 10 list. Some are probably thinking “Nadab & Abi-who?” The Hebrews had just been led out of Egypt. They had followed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #1

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mystery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 5, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#1] The Mystery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #2

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the misery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 12, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#2] The Misery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Truth From Tragedy

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001

We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:7, James 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Life's Dimensions

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001

An attempt to answer the question posed by James in 4:14, "What is your life?"

Life’s Dimensions James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Life is short, death is certain and eternity is forever. This story and sermon show our youth how fragile life really is.

Jenny’s Moonlight Ride Jenny was so happy about the house they had found.For once in her life it was the right side of town.She unpacked her things with excitement and ease.As summer flowed through her new room in a breeze.How wonderful it was to have her own room.School would be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Our Future

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was my first year end as controller. The year had just ended and in two months the auditors would be in to check the books. Accounts had to be reconciled and analyzed. Costs had to be projected on unfinished projects. For two months I worked an average of 16-20 hours a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Now Is Time, Here Is Place, We Are People

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I.

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I. Now is the Time James 4:13-15 A. We only have Today B. We must realize the great ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

What Punctuation Mark Best Describes Your Life?

Contributed by L. Durham on Oct 18, 2000

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.

Text: James 4: 14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer. Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Jet Stream

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon.

Please review the following portion of scripture before reading the sermon. James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17