Sermons on Yaakov 4:1:

A Winnable War Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 11, 2005

9th in James series. The history of the world is a war history. James brings it even closer home when he makes it clear that our personal stories are war stories as well, James shows how we can acheive victory over the world!

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 sunlight. The entire ...read more

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

Their Anger And Their Shame

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2004

A call to action in time of wars and rumors of wars.

To their Anger and Their Shame What has brought us to war in many areas of the world? Jesus warned us in scripture that there would be wars and rumors of wars, in many areas of the world. James 4:1-4From whence come wars and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do The Wars Come From? Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

Who or what is your battle and look closely inside yourself do the wars and little battles start with you? And can the battle end with you?

Where do the wars come from? James 4:1-5 Introduction In an old monastery near Bebenhausen, Germany, you may see two pairs of deer horns interlocked. They were found in that position many years ago. The deer had been fighting; their horns got jammed together and could not be separated. (James 4:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous Living Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004

Murder, strife, envy and pride. All of these character flaws are all apart of today’s sermon. Righteous living as a church begins with righteous lives of our members.

James 4:1-12 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 God. 3) When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

The real problem with prayer is that it is so little used and yet has such great power

THE PROBLEM OF PRAYER James 4:1-10 Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food In the dining room, long tables were set with empty plates and empty mugs. Muller prayed, "Dear Father, we thank Thee ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Causes Of Churches Feuding, Fighting And Fussing. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Do churches have people feuds, fights and fusses? Well I can speak personally about Baptist Churches. James suggest the cause Centers in pleasures, partnerships, and a lack of prayer.

Causes of Churches Feuding, Fighting and Fussing. James 4:1-5 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-1.WPD (1} What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? {2} You lust and do not have; so you commit murder. And you are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Grace For The Humble

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2005

God calls us to humility...it is part of the call to be like Jesus. What is humility, really? How does James help us to find it?

Grace for the Humble - Sermon for CATM - June 12, 2005 A pastor in Toronto who I deeply admired, Dr. Winston Nunes, was once praised for his humility. He looked up at his admirer and said, “I’m not humble, I’m accurate”. A lot of the Bible, God’s Word, is dedicated to helping us see things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seriously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 29, 2006

God calls us to take sin seriously and choose to live for his plan rather than our own.

James: Religion That Works “Seriously” April 2, 2006 Introduction: Did you ever wonder if the people who wrote the Bible actually expected the readers of the letters to do what they said? I mean, did they really think that what they said was so important? James calls us to seriously consider the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

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

Secrets To Victorious Living Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006

If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Principles for settling disagreements.

“Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist