Jan 31, 2016
Misplaced Affections
Series: Epistle of James
Where do your affections lay? The result of the way we use our money (1) reveals our heart (Matthew 6: 19-21), (2) determines our responsibility (Luke 16: 11-14), and (3) is an indicator of our faith. James 5:1-6 (NKJV)
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- Jan 31, 2016Misplaced Affections
Jan 31, 2016Misplaced AffectionsSeries: Epistle of JamesWhere do your affections lay? The result of the way we use our money (1) reveals our heart (Matthew 6: 19-21), (2) determines our responsibility (Luke 16: 11-14), and (3) is an indicator of our faith. James 5:1-6 (NKJV)
- Jan 24, 2016Be Intentional
Jan 24, 2016Be IntentionalSeries: Epistle of JamesLike a business developer develops a business plan in order to be successful, we must develop a plan for our life which includes God. We should be intentional in planning our time to make time to spend with God and in God’s Word, searching for His will for us. James 4: 13-17 NKJV
- Jan 10, 2016The Right Kind of Fire
Jan 10, 2016The Right Kind of FireSeries: Epistle of JamesJames warns us to be careful about judging our brothers in Christ. In order to make a righteous judgement, it is important to know all the facts and to have the other person’s best interest in mind. James 4:11-12 NKJV
- Jan 3, 2016Friendship
Jan 3, 2016FriendshipSeries: Epistle of JamesWhen we adhere, when we honor, when we revere what the Lord has said with the decisions we make, we are acting like a friend of God. James 4:1-10 NKJV
- Dec 27, 2015It Causes Me to Tremble
Dec 27, 2015It Causes Me to TrembleSeries: No SeriesJesus is coming again, like a thief in the night. Are you ready? Do you know Jesus as your Savior and Lord?Peter tells us that this earth and all its elements will be burned up. But he also tells us in verse 13: “Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” 2 Peter 3: 9-12 NKJV
- Dec 6, 2015Godly Wisdom
Dec 6, 2015Godly WisdomSeries: Epistle of JamesWhat does wisdom look like? Feel like? Sound Like? James answers these questions in this text. James 3: 13-18 (NKJV)
- Nov 15, 2015Wisdom From Above
Nov 15, 2015Wisdom From AboveSeries: Epistle of JamesWisdom is (a) truth that allows one to discern God’s will on this earth and (b) truth that allows one to look beyond immediate and temporal gratification. God’s wisdom gives us knowledge of what is and of what will be. (James 3: 13-18 NKJV)
- Nov 8, 2015Bridle the Tongue
Nov 8, 2015Bridle the TongueSeries: Epistle of JamesThough the tongue is a very small organ in the body, it can cause great damage. Only with God’s help can we learn to bridle our tongue. (James 3: 1-5 NKJV)
- Nov 1, 2015Faith That Works
Nov 1, 2015Faith That WorksSeries: Epistle of JamesDoes your walk match your talk? When you have real faith, God will change your life in a way that is evident to others as well as yourself. James 1-2 (subtext: Luke 4: 16-29)
- Oct 25, 2015Spiritual Exercises of the Saints
Oct 25, 2015Spiritual Exercises of the SaintsSeries: Epistle of JamesChristians are encouraged to show their faith through doing good works. However, it is important to remember that we are saved by grace, not works. (Ephesians 2: 8-9). Once saved, we are commissioned to do the work which God has given us to accomplish His purpose for our lives. James 2:14-20
- Oct 18, 2015All Lives Matter
Oct 18, 2015All Lives MatterSeries: Epistle of JamesJames reminds us that Christians are not to show partiality. We must be careful not to segregate or be prejudiced toward others because of their heritage, race, economic conditions, etc. In God’s eyes, we are all equals and we all matter to Him. James 2: 1-13
- Oct 11, 2015The Prodigal Son: A Dysfunctional Family
Oct 11, 2015The Prodigal Son: A Dysfunctional FamilySeries: No SeriesThe Lord’s Supper is a representation of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for us, the Body of Christ. We are a family of brothers and sisters, joined together to our Father. The purpose for family is fellowship, celebration, joy, and peace. We need to be a functional family and work together. The Lord’s Supper is a calling for all believers to return to the Father with a repentant heart, just as the prodigal son did. Luke 15: 1-2; 11-32
- Oct 4, 2015Good Practical Stuff
Oct 4, 2015Good Practical StuffSeries: Epistle of JamesThe Epistle of James gives Christians good practical stuff so that we won’t just have a profession, but so that we will have a practice. We’ve looked at trials and temptations. Today we look at how Christians should respond to the Word of God. James 1: 19-26
- Sep 27, 2015Practical Stuff
Sep 27, 2015Practical StuffSeries: Epistle of JamesGod gives us practical stuff to live our Christian life, like trials and temptations. By enduring these things, we will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised (vs.12). James 1:12-18 NKJV
- Sep 20, 2015Wisdom in Our Trials
Sep 20, 2015Wisdom in Our TrialsSeries: Epistle of JamesWhen going through trials, ask God for wisdom. When asking, do so in faith, with no doubting, that God will give it to you. James 1: 5-8