Study of James: ”The War Within” by Dale Pollard

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Day 3

9:00AM Keynote Auditorium Speaker

 

Dale Pollard kicks of first Study of James section for day 3.

 

Notes:

"The War Within" - James 4:1-10

• Their misery was from selfishness.
  • As often ours is.
  • It's tempting to point to someone else as the problem.
• Verse 2 - Murder and envy are side by side here. Acts 17:5
• If we left feeling empty maybe our cravings aren't healthy - (verse 2)
• What you fill your heart with will eventually come out.
• What do I want and why do I want it?
• Ex 20:5 - What does God want? He wants US.
• How do we overcome our misery? - James 2:7-10
• 6 Step Fight to Greatness
  • 1. Give yourself to God. Voluntarily submission to God.
  • 2. Stand against the devil. - Romans 13:2
  • 3. Draw yourself near to God.
    • Remove sinful habits.
    • God forgives.
  • 4. Cleanse. Flee from defilement.
  • 5. Lament; Mourn; Weep. - Matt 26:75
    • See things the way God sees them.
  • 6. Humble yourself. Modest view of self.
    • Lose within; Lose without.
    • Win within; Win without.

Slides:

• The War Within
• Where is this coming from?
• Why is this happening?
• What can we do?
• Five step fight to greatness
• Lose within, lose without. Win within, win without.

 

Duration 26:54