Sermons on James 4

28 sermons preach from James 427 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.

Pride is an obstacle because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
James 4:6 · as preached in “July 22, 2026 • Full Service • Table Talk with the Pastors” at Houston Faith Church

James 4:1

1 sermon

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?

Sunday Service 9:00AM

A Sunday service focused on Philippians 2:5 urging believers to adopt the mindset of Christ. The sermon identified practical marks of spiritual maturity (positive under pressure, sensitivity to others, mastering the mouth, peacemaking), included corporate prayer/anointing for healing, ministry announcements, and an invitation to surrender to Jesus.

James 4:1-2

1 sermon

What causes quarrels is that your passions are at war within you; you covet and, not getting what you want, you even 'murder' (James' language).

2 Samuel 3 (Part 2) Bible Study (Joab Murders Abner) | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh exposits 2 Samuel 3:17–27, showing how Abner’s change of allegiance briefly brings peace and unity, but Joab’s jealousy and vengeance murders Abner in the city of refuge. The sermon draws practical lessons about how one sinner can derail God’s purposes, the responsibility to pursue peace and investigate before judging, and the gospel invitation to run to Christ as our true city of refuge.

James 4:2

2 sermons

"Ye lust, and have not... ye have not because ye asked not."

Faith Factors Pt. 3 | KCOH | 06.24.26 | Wednesday Bible Study

A practical teaching on why faith sometimes doesn't produce results — identify and correct factors that short‑circuit faith (financial irresponsibility, lack of specificity, silent/private petitions, no agreement with others, failure to speak and confess). Emphasizes learning the 'rules' of faith, praying audibly and specifically, coming into agreement with prayer partners, repaying debts, and taking tangible steps (journals, altar time, faith conference) to activate breakthrough.

We have not because we ask not; help us to have boldness to ask you, God.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 10:30AM Worship Service

A Sunday worship service that included Psalms reading, announcements, a baby dedication and communion, and a sermon from Acts 1:4–8 calling the congregation to wait on God’s promise, trust His timing, endure the preparation process, and expect Holy Spirit power to be sent so they can witness locally and globally.

James 4:3

1 sermon

You do not receive because you ask with a wrong motive that you may spend what you got on your pleasure.

Sunday Service

A Sunday service focused on prayer as the believer's solution. The preacher outlines five conditions for answered prayer—being saved, exercising faith, obedience, a forgiving spirit, and asking according to God’s will—then leads the congregation through Scripture-based prayer points for deliverance from temptation, spiritual awakening, strength by the Holy Spirit, humility and casting anxieties on God, and corporate enablement for the church.

James 4:4

1 sermon

John Wesley

"Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of this world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore desireth to be a friend of the world is an enemy of God." Jam. 4:4. 1. There is a passage in St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans,…

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James 4:6

5 sermons

Pride is an obstacle because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

July 22, 2026 • Full Service • Table Talk with the Pastors

A pastoral teaching on partnering with the Holy Spirit so individuals and the church can receive more of God — emphasizing believing the Word, cultivating open hearts, leaders guiding the congregation, practical sensitivity in ministry (especially healing), and structuring services to release the Spirit.

The Bible says, 'God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.'

Hidden Spirit Behind Exposure Culture | Prophetic Celebration Sunday || Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi

Bishop-elect Tomi Arayomi exposes the spirit of Leviathan as the hidden driving force behind modern 'exposure' culture and toxic leadership fallout. He contrasts dealing with surface-level attacks (snakes on the ground) with confronting the principalities that send them, calls the church to humility, covenant faithfulness and prayer, and outlines the seven heads of Leviathan that produce pride, twisted truth, slander and division.

God opposes the proud; he gives grace to the humble.

Freed | Sin - Sam Gibson

Sam Gibson preaches that Christians are truly freed from sin through Jesus and offers pastoral, practical guidance for walking in that freedom. He defines sin as missing the mark and primarily as misplaced relational allegiance, contrasts guilt/innocence and honor/shame frameworks, describes sin’s effects (separates, stains, sensitizes, steals, spreads), and gives three concrete practices for sanctification: live in accountable community, break the cycle early (confess desires and temptations), and practice frequent, specific, confident confession grounded in the finished work of Christ.

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James 4:7

6 sermons

Submit yourself therefore to God.

STAND ON IT: Demonology | Pastor Nathaniel L. Green, Sr. | Sunday Service July 26th 10:30am

Pastor Nathaniel Green teaches on demonology and deliverance during a Sunday service, exposing the origin and nature of Satan and his demons, explaining their strategies, and calling believers to exercise their God-given authority, repentance, and sustained holiness. The message includes Scripture-based teaching, a practical exhortation about tithing/giving, warnings about public exposure and social media, and a corporate altar call for deliverance and healing.

If you resist him, he will flee from you.

Wednesday Bible Study. July 8, 2026

Bishop Smith teaches on 'kingdom order' and the health of the church, urging believers to submit to God's will rather than personal preference, to pursue holiness and functional discipleship, and to embrace corporate unity during a pastoral transition. He calls the congregation to seek God in prayer, steward resources faithfully, and remain committed to the church's destiny.

Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.

Resist the devil and he will flee

Gospel Assembly Church - Sunday Worship Service 4/27/2025

A Sunday service sermon calling believers to a transformed, disciplined Christian life — a 'new walk' marked by repentance, holiness, and practical change of habits. The preacher urged the congregation to 'do your first work' (return to first love), put off the old sinful patterns, walk circumspectly, and live visibly as ambassadors for Christ. The service also included health updates, testimonies, baptisms, encouragements to care for one another, and corporate prayer for healing and restoration.

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James 4:8

8 sermons

Cleanse your hearts, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded (paraphrase of James 4:8).

July 22, 2026 • Full Service • Table Talk with the Pastors

A pastoral teaching on partnering with the Holy Spirit so individuals and the church can receive more of God — emphasizing believing the Word, cultivating open hearts, leaders guiding the congregation, practical sensitivity in ministry (especially healing), and structuring services to release the Spirit.

Do you know if you draw near to God he'll draw near to you.

Sunday Service

A Sunday service combining worship, prayer, testimonies and announcements, centered on Amy Orewing’s sermon asking “Whose son are you?” — a call to live in active sonship with God (Elohim, El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh), receive provision, power and mission, plus invitations to respond in prayer.

When you draw nigh to God, God will draw near to you.

Sunday Worship Service. June 28, 2026

A Sunday service focused on 'Mind Matters' — preaching on the importance of renewing the mind, resisting 'mind monsters' (deception, doubt, fear), and practicing 'mind medicine' (Philippians 4:7-8). The service included baby dedications, announcements (beach prayer & communion, volunteer needs, early childhood/parenting initiative), offering/ stewardship teaching, altar calls and baptisms, and an official church meeting presenting Elder Jonathan Banks as senior pastor-elect.

You tell us in your word. when we draw near to you you draw near to us so we thank you that we are drawing near to you

Deeper Church LA | 06.14.26 | Sunday Experience

A Deeper Church LA Sunday message teaching from Abraham (Genesis 15) on having 'vision for more' and practical steps to unlock the next season: expand exposure, elevate perspective, and exercise faith—paired with worship, community celebration (graduates), calls to give, and invitations for salvation and church membership.

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James 4:10

1 sermon

Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord.

RCW LA - South Coast Super Regional Sunday Service | May 31st

A Sunday service focused on maintaining a consistent walk with God “in season and out of season”: prioritize daily devotion, produce spiritual fruit year-round, and develop deep roots through Scripture and prayer. The service included worship, communion, mission/team announcements, testimonies, and practical application for summer spiritual rhythms.

James 4:14

3 sermons

The Bible says that life is but a vapor; you're here today and you're gone tomorrow.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY | Pastor Eddie Vargas

Pastor Eddie Vargas proclaims the meaning of Resurrection Sunday: Christ’s death paid the full ransom for sin, his resurrection defeats sin and death, and this secures eternal life. He issues a gospel invitation to repent, receive Christ, embrace a new identity, and share the resurrection with others.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.