Draw Near to God, James 4:1-10
It has been a difficult week. Due to a family tragedy, I did not preach this past Sunday, and we have been out of town some this week for the funeral.
For the podcast this week, I have chosen a sermon I preached in 2020 from the book of James. In this passage, James takes on the cause of conflict in the church and the resulting broken relationship with God and gives a clear solution – draw near to God through repentance. I hope it will be a blessing to you.
Pulpit notes for preaching the book of James.
14 sermons.
Count it All Joy, James 1:1-11
God is Good, James 1:12-18
Be Doers of the word, James 1:19-27
True Faith in a Broken World, James 1:27
Seeing with God's Eyes, James 2:1-10
Have Mercy, James 2:11-13
Evidence of Faith, James 2:14-26
Taming the Tongue, James 3:1-12
Godly Wisdom, James 3:13-18
Draw Near to God, James 4:1-10
As the Lord Wills, James 4:11-17
True Treasure, James 5:1-6
Be Patient, James 5:7-11
Confess and Pray, James 5:12-20
Pastor Ben Smith’s sermon pulpit notes for preaching James 1:1-11. The PDF file contains sermon notes, illustrations, and an outline handout.
Ben Smith
Originally from Columbus, GA, pastor Ben Smith has served churches in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Ben and his wife, Dana, make their home in Waycross, GA.
An audio podcast of Ben’s sermons is published weekly. Pastor Ben also hosts the podcast View From the Pulpit, dedicated to helping the church recover an understanding of expository preaching.
Dive deep into the practical and powerful teachings of James with this collection of 14 sermon manuscripts. James: A Faith That Works provides a clear, scripturally grounded exposition of faith in action, challenging believers to live out their faith through obedience, endurance, and earnest prayer. Each sermon is designed to encourage reflection, conviction, and spiritual growth, drawing readers into a deeper understanding of how true faith manifests in everyday life.
This collection is available as a printed book, making it perfect for personal study, sermon preparation, or group discussion.
Features:
Full manuscript sermons on every chapter of James
Practical applications for modern Christian living
Inspiring call to confess sin, endure trials, and live faithfully
Perfect For:
Pastors and Bible teachers seeking ready-to-use sermons
Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of James
Small groups or study leaders looking for practical discussion material