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  • Restore: Church, Get Right! Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    This is the third sermon in a series conducted by our staff; the other sermons in the series were "Rejoice: Church, be Joyful", "Reflect: Church, be Thankful" and "Reconnect: Church, get Energized".

    “Restore: Church, Get Right!” August 19, 2001 Introduction In his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”, John Maxwell tells the story of one of the most incredible restorations in American business history. It happened at the Chrysler Corporation in the early 1980’s. Chrysler was in a ...read more

  • Grace Is Where You Started Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    God has given us a safety net to work over as we cross the bridge of life. That safety net is God’s grace.

    "But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament ...read more

  • It Is The Right Thing To Do

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,738 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

  • Step Two - The Power To Resist Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Submission to God is the key and reshaping our desires is the result. Then, instead of fighting off what we desire, we are able to pursue our desires.

    Step Two - The Power to Resist Resistance is Futile This may sound odd at first glance, but resistance is not the key to resisting. The Bible gives the key to resisting temptation in James 4: 6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." 7 ...read more

  • A Tale Of Two Sins Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

  • Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

  • Dealing With The Lack Of Peace In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    This sermon analyzes some of the problems and some of the solutions regarding having peace in our relationships.

    This passage points us toward some of the causes and some solutions concerning the lack of peace we often deal with in our relationships (see v. 1). I. What’s Your Problem? James identifies some of the causes of the problems we face. He deals with several, but let’s limit ourselves to ...read more

  • Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 58,969 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

  • Prayer Plus

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

    This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

  • How To Conquer Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 225 ratings
     | 15,988 views

    This message will reveal the source of conflict in the church and then teach you how to conquer it.

    CONQUERING CONFLICT IN THE CHURCH Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 10 James 4:1-10 We’re going to be looking at what James has to say on How to Conquer Conflict In The Church. Conflict in the church has been a problem since the beginning of the church. Conflict is a problem that the ...read more

  • The Prize Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,097 views

    3 of 3 of the series, "The Heart of Worship". Yes there is a prize in worship. Only it may not be what you think...

    the prize of worship John 20:10-18; James 4:8 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 20:10-18 (NIV) 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had ...read more

  • Draw Near #3 Lessons From The N.t. Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 28,363 views

    James 4 shows 3 things we need to do in order to DRAW NEAR to God: Clean up! Humble down! Behave yourself!

    Drawing Near #3 Lessons from the New Testament James 4 SCRIPTURE READING: James 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION: An anonymous theologian wrote these wise words: “God is great, and therefore He will be sought: He is good, and therefore He will be found.” This is the third week I’ve been talking ...read more

  • Seriously Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    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

  • Secrets To Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 28,876 views

    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

  • What Causes Fussin And Fightin? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    WILIE AND WAYLON SAYS,"THIS LIFE WE’RE LIVING HAS GOT US FIGHTING LIKE THE HATFIELDS AND THE MCCOYS.THIS AGE OLD PROBLEM STILL RAISES IT’S UGLY HEAD IN THE LORD’S CHURCH

    What Causes Fussin’ and Fightin’? Text: James 4:1-10 I’m sure most of you have heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, two famous (or infamous) feuding families from the hills of Pikesville, Kentucky. Now, what you might not know is this famous family feud lasted for a decade—and it started over a ...read more