God Desires Spiritual Victory for Every Son and Daughter. James 4:10 God wants to “exalt you.”  Not only is that His desire.  It is every Christian’s desire. 

Victory is Within our Grasp!

James 4:7-10

Last time we examined the Roots and Results of Spiritual Failure, and the Resources Christians have for Spiritual Victory. 

In this message we will learn the 4 Radical Actions we can take for Spiritual Victory.

Illust.  About 68 years ago, Sir Edmund Hillary had the first successful climb up Mount Everest with his guide, Tenzing Norgay.  On the 50th Anniversary of that historic climb, 50 Everest Climbers gathered for a celebration in San Francisco.  50 People who braved the hights, fought their fears, disciplined their bodies, endured the elements, and conquered Everest. 

They Got to the Top! 

Our message today is about getting the top.  Spiritual Victory for Jesus!

Intro: 

OK, Bro. Kelly, I understand the struggle. I know the resources. 

Where do I start? What do I do about it?

James tells his people about 4 Radical Actions for the Victorious Life.

Spiritual Victory Part 2

James 4:7-10

New Hope Community Church     July 11, 2021            Dr. Kelly Carr

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

8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9 Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.

10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

4 Radical Actions for the Victorious Life    James 4:7-10

(You’ll Never Make It to the Top Without These)

4 Actions:  Literally COMMANDS, (10 in all, but 4 Summary Commands.)

4 Keys to Victory.  They are RADICAL.  It takes Radical Actions to get to the TOP.  EXTREME ACTIONS.  You must be willing to do what others are not willing to do.

People do not accidentally get to the Top of Mount Everest. 

People do not Accidentally get to the Olympics, and Win!

These are both Decisive Actions and Daily Actions.

Decisive – Initial, Extreme Decision.

Daily – Action. 

Illust.  Like Marriage:  Decisive Action.  You had to make a Decision.  You also need to make a Daily Decision.  You still want to be Married.

Each Action Contains a Promise. That’s Good!  We Need the Assurance.

God knows these things are tough, so He sweetens the deal with a Promise.

But, Here’s the Catch.  If you do not take the action, you do not get the promise.

Action #1  Submit to God’s Will  James 4:7

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Pastor Kelly Carr, New Hope Community Church, 3849 FM 1827, McKinney, Texas 75071,