James: Faith That Works
Conflict Within the Church: Its Cause and Cure
Text: James 4:1-10
Sermon Outline:
I. The Cause of Our Conflicts (4:1–6)
A. The Symptoms (4:1–2)
B. The Unseen War (4:3)
C. The Diagnosis (4:4–6)
Principle 1: Whenever jealousy and sinful desires rage within us, relationships will be disrupted around us.
II. The Cure for Our Conflicts (4:7–12)
A. Embrace Your Calling as a Christian (4:7–8)
B. Pursue a Humble Lifestyle of Repentance and Faith (4:9–10)
Principle 2: As we walk in humble repentance and faith before the Lord, relationships will be built up around us.