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James series message 14
Text: James 4:1-12
James warns against quarrels and worldliness, as conflict comes from selfish desires. We are called to submit to the Lord and draw near to Him, resisting our adversary. James urges repentance and humility, God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble (and grace is what we need!).
James series message 13
Text: James 3:13-18
We continue our consideration of heavenly versus earthly wisdom, a divide that runs all through Scripture. We see God's wisdom displayed in redemption, but what does it look like for us to grow in wisdom and walk it? We will make application to Mother's Day as we unpack the meekness of godly wisdom in believers.
James series message 12
Text: James 3:13-18
Our passage contrasts worldly wisdom with godly wisdom, showing the fruit of those who pursue righteousness and who are peacemakers.
James series message 11
Text: James 3:5-6
We've just examined James' treatment on the tongue, the vast potential for harm and also for good. Sometimes people's words pervade our thinking even to the point of governing our subconscious thoughts. How do we prevent harmful words from living ‘rent free’ in our minds? In this message, we will let God's Word speak to this important matter.
James series message 10
Text: James 3:1-12
James continues his treatment of practical issues - the tongue is certainly high on the list! Taming the tongue is a mark of Christian maturity. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. The goal is to move from our words being a mixed bag, to consistently blessing the Lord and building others up with the words we speak.
Text: Ephesians 1:15-23
We continue our theme from Easter Sunday and drill a little deeper on persuasion and passion regarding the resurrection of Jesus. I pray it is an encouragement and comfort for each of us as we ponder the great love the Lord has for us.
Text: Acts 20:24
Once a hater, Paul is now the spokesperson for the gospel as it spreads throughout the Gentile world. How he engages people is moving - with passion and persuasion. This is seen clearly in his interaction with the Ephesian elders. The well-attested historical fact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ drives us to be focused and passionate as we make disciples.
James series message 9
Text: James 2:18-26
We continue our consideration of James' treatment of faith and works. He again uses strong language to assert that faith without works is dead.
Text: Hebrews 4:16
We are told to boldly approach God's throne of grace, so we can find help in our time of need!
James series message 8
Text: James 2:14-17
Our faith is not merely a matter of intellect. It powerfully works itself out in our daily life. James gives examples of how our faith governs our actions.
James series message 7
Text: 1 Samuel 7:1-14
In 1 Samuel 7, we find the people of God in a state of disobedience, followed by repentance. In a difficult situation, and after Samuel's intercession, God intervenes once again in the history of Israel, delivering them from their enemies and making the intercessor declare that “Till now the Lord has helped us.” What are the stages of God’s intervention which are applicable to our Christian life today? What happens when the Lord intervenes… then and now?
James series message 6
Text: James 2:8-13
We fulfill the royal law by loving our neighbor as ourselves; showing favoritism is sin and, when we break part of God’s law, we are accountable for all of it. We should speak and act as those who will be judged under the law of liberty; mercy triumphs over judgment.
James series message 5
Text: James 2:1-7
As those who have been adopted into God’s family, we have no room to show partiality to some and undermine the unity of God’s church.
James series message 4
Text: James 1:19-27
Being a doer of the Word, and not just a hearer, produces the wonderful fruit of holiness that also expresses itself in love for others.
James series message 3
Text: James 1:12-18
James gives a good word regarding steadfastness in trials and understanding the anatomy of temptation.
James series message 2
Text: James 1: 5-11
God is good, and loves to impart wisdom; we should not be double-minded when receiving it. And, whether rich or poor, we should remember the fleeting nature of life and order our life priorities accordingly.
James series message 1
Text: James 1:1-4
In this message, we begin a new sermon series in James; a treatise, by a very important person, on practical Christian living. We'll introduce the overall themes in James' epistle, and focus on how to engage trials and testing in our lives.
Text: Ephesians 3:10
What is the church? It is the focal point of God's redemptive work on earth. Win this message, we lay out God's teaching on the significance and beauty of God's church at the beginning of this new year.
Text: Matthew 18:15-35
Forgiveness can be very difficult and something we may not want to do, yet Scripture presents it as a central mark of life in Christ. In this Sunday’s sermon passage, we will consider Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and examine how withholding forgiveness places us in a prison of our own making, while releasing others entrusts justice to God. Nestled within this warning is a gracious invitation: those who have been forgiven much are called to walk in the freedom Christ has secured for them.