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Never Too Much

Edward Jackson Jr

Friendship Baptist Church • Jul 20, 2025 • 93 min

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Summary

In this message from James 4, Pastor Edward Jackson Jr. teaches that conflicts, internal struggles, and unanswered prayers arise from our ongoing battle with selfish fleshly desires. God, who indwells believers through the Holy Spirit, is lovingly jealous and refuses to compete with worldly idols for our allegiance. Instead of leaving us in our weakness, God continuously bestows "more grace"—an inexhaustible, overflowing supply of unmerited favor that empowers us to overcome failure and live faithfully for Him.

Themes

God's Abundant GraceFlesh vs. SpiritPure Motives in PrayerSpiritual AlignmentGod's Holy Jealousy

Pastor's Points

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We constantly battle with internal selfish rebellion.

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Grace is gifted by a jealous God who loves us unconditionally.

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Grace is a flow that never runs out.

Key Points

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Believers constantly battle with internal, selfish rebellion rooted in the flesh, which causes conflicts and arguments within the church.
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Tearing down someone's character, reputation, or image with hurtful words is a form of spiritual murder committed with the mouth.
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Unanswered prayers often result from selfish motives aimed at gratifying personal desires rather than seeking to honor God.
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Using evil or worldly tactics to get what we desire compromises our faith and places us in opposition to God.
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The Holy Spirit dwells inside every believer, establishing God's complete ownership over our lives as His temple.
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God is a loving and jealous God who refuses to compete with earthly idols or distractions for lordship over our hearts.
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God continuously bestows "more grace"—an unending, overflowing stream of unmerited favor that never runs out or falls short.

Sermon Moments

“That means grace on top of grace on top of grace on top of grace on top of grace on top of grace on top of grace on top of grace.”

“Murder ain't just with a gun or a knife. You can murder somebody with your mouth.”

“God knows your heart, and He knows that when you ask for stuff that doesn't line up with His will, He knows better than to give you what you want.”

“To hear that God is a jealous God suggests that God does not want to compete with anybody else trying to take lordship over your life.”

“Like Niagara Falls titled 'More to Come,' when it comes to God's grace, there is always more to come.”

“If you want to get it right, get right with God and do it now.”

“When you tap into grace, the stuff you used to do, you can't even do it if you wanted to do it.”

This Week

Examine your heart before praying to ensure your motives align with God's will rather than personal, selfish desires.

Guard your speech during conflicts and refrain from tearing down the character or reputation of others.

Identify any earthly idols—such as career, entertainment, or relationships—that compete with God for ultimate priority in your life.

Refrain from using worldly, dishonest, or manipulative tactics to advance yourself or achieve your goals.

Rely intentionally on God's "more grace" daily when facing personal weakness, trial, or spiritual failure.

Humble yourself before God, surrendering your plans and desires completely to His control.

Choose to get right with God today by realigning your daily priorities and placing Him first in every decision.

Remember This

God continuously bestows an unending flow of "more grace" to help believers conquer fleshly rebellion, resist worldly compromise, and live aligned with His holy will.

A Challenge for You

Stop risking your eternity by trying to do things the world's way; humble yourself, get right with God, and step into the overflowing grace He offers today.

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