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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 28,498 views

    James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

    OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Which God For You Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    Every person must choose which god he/she will serve. James challenges us not only to recognize the choice, but to choose the God who will never fail us.

    I recently heard a story about several guys who were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone laying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience In Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    To learn how to endure hardships.

    Patience in Suffering Text: James 5.1-12 Thesis: To learn how to endure hardships. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of impatience (2) Christians will face hardships (2 Tim. 3.12). Discussion: I. Warning to the Oppressors (vv. 1-6): A. General warnings to the rich (vv. 1-3) 1. It is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Shipman avatar

    A Divine Appointment With Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,914 views

    The Word has prophetically spoken of the church as a glorious place seen and read of all men. There is a "witness" that God wants His church to experience

    Divine Appointment With Breakthrough >Confession of Faith God has prophesied that in the last days we will see an inversion of the church. >An oppressed church - an ineffective church will transform into glorious, powerful church. >I have quoted Malachi several times which states that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    You Rich People

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Story of Bill Gates. Today, at age 41, he is the richest private individual in the entire world, with a net worth of about 30 billion dollars. 2. That is the kind of a story we are interested in quite often isn't it? We like to read books and watch movies about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven McLain avatar

    The Misery Of Misplaced Trust Series

    Contributed by Steven Mclain on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,925 views

    When our trust or faith is placed on anything other than God, it will always lead to misery.

    INTRODUCTION The subject of the book of James is Faith. James is challenging his readers as well as all that profess the name Christ concerning the authenticity of our faith. True faith will result in true Christ like living. Dead faith, which is faith without works, can not save. In chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tim George avatar

    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    In the musical Annie, Annie was an eternal optimist. Her reoccurring promise was, “The sun will come out tomorrow.” Unfortunately, real life is not always as promising as the little orphan said it was. God wants you to know that tomorrow can be hopeful bu

    ”Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up treasure in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money Talks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    "If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye"

    "If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye" There are several miscellaneous matters in this last chapter, but the key thought seems to be that of the second coming of Christ (vv. 7-9). When Christians honestly look for the return of Christ, the evidences of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Oppressors Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

    Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rusted Wealth Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 32,611 views

    Wealth is not wrong, it is your attitude towards it that matters most to God.

    First Baptist Church October 28, 2001 James 5:1-6 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Money Talks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    What is your use of money saying about you?

    Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Warnings To The Wealthy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    In this passage James addresses us about the use of our finances. James warns people against using their finances as if there is no God.

    Scripture William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), the gifted orator and three-time United States Democratic nominee for President, is reported to have said, “No one can earn a million dollars honestly.” Tertullian (ca. 155–230), was a church leader and prolific author during the early years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    The tenth in a series walking through the book of James. This message contrasts the temporary nature of worldly wealth, with the eternal hope found in the coming day of the Lord. It is intended to provide hope for those in financial struggles needing to

    There is no doubt that James is a book of tough teaching. In fact, I can just imagine there were probably recipients of this letter that were going through some really hard times. Maybe they had endured some persecution. We know that many of them were suffering financially. Life was not easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Hamby avatar

    "Money Matters" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,560 views

    Tenth in a series on the book of James. Deals with principles for successfully handling the resources that God has given into our lives.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 10 “Money Matters” James 5:1-6 Some have said to me recently, jokingly I hope, “I will be glad when we finish the series on James, I am tired of having my toes stepped on!” But there is an element ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist