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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Truth About Rich People

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
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    Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

    The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    If I Were A Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 21, 2009
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    A warning against the dangers of riches; they are temporal and instead of hoarding them, we need to use them in furthering God’s kingdom.

    IF I WERE A RICH MAN James 5:1-6 This past week I was reminded of what I shared with you last week about making plans and not consulting God. It’s important to remember that if God wills our plans will come to pass. And we need to trust Him to bring them to pass and if our plans are not His will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    In Light Of His Coming

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 14, 2009
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    In light of Christ’s imminent return, James gives a word of warning to the rich, a word of comfort to the hurting, and a reminder to talk like a believer.

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING JAMES 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION Open your Bible to James chapter 5. Of course, this is the last chapter of the book of James; and the normative way that the New Testament writers ended their letters was to tie up some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Light Of His Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 20, 2009
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    In light of Christ’s return, James warns the unjust rich, comforts hurting believers, and reminds them to speak honestly.

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING JAMES 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION Open your Bible to James chapter 5. Of course, this is the last chapter of the book of James; and the normative way that the New Testament writers ended their letters was to tie up some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James Five Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2009
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    An in-depth look at James chapter five with practical applications. This entire series is available as an ebook from itunes or for the Nook via Barnes and Noble for the nominal fee of $4.95. This book is a conversational commentary.

    5:1-6 Superior Faith is not Found in Greed Once again James blows his spiritual whistle and calls for the attention of a specific group. He leaves no question regarding the status of those wealthy people who have used their wealth as a sign of their supposed superior faith. In fact, James now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
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    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Questions About Wealth

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
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    It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

    Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    There Is Coming A Day Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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    Sermon 6 in a series of 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life There is Coming a Day James 5:1-12 We have heard for many, many years about the coming of the Lord. We have heard that it could be today, tomorrow, or sometime down the road. I believe that we all have heard this fact, but few in the world today, really expect Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Is Being Rich Bad Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,718 views

    How do you handle what God has given you? Is it okay to buy from companies that use sweatshops or mistreat their employees? What role do Christians have in that area?

    If you have your bible, you can open them to the book of Isaiah chapter 58, verse 6, which is on p. 522 if you grabbed a bible in the lobby. Isaiah is what is called a prophet. Prophets were not popular people, most of them met untimely deaths, but prophets were the people that God used to speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Investing Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 7, 2007
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     | 4,520 views

    Authentic faith is generous towards God, while artificial faith is greedy.

    Foolproof – A Study of James INVESTING Faith – James 5:1-6 Insert: I want the ushers to come to the front w/ the offering plates and I want you to pull out your wallets/purses. This is a stick up! I don’t want anyone to get hurt. So if you’ll calmly drop all your money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Warnings Of Responsibility To The Wealthy Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,927 views

    James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)

    In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    Money Talks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,653 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

  • James May avatar

    17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007
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     | 3,574 views

    A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

    17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Jones avatar

    Rich Little Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    The message deals with the attitude, acquisition, and application of riches and the dangers involved.

    Rich Little James 51-6 Introduction A well-worn one dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Trouble With Money Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,123 views

    Part 17 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 17 “The Trouble With Money” Date: November 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction I heard someone say once “if I were to be robbed, the only thing they would get from me is experience.” The theme that seems to be in chapter 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist