Jul 9, 2023
Checking the Tree for Fruit
Series: James
In a very well known passage of Scripture, James explains that faith and works must go together. James 2:14-17 gives us 3 things that are true about real faith: 1) Real Faith is More Than an Empty Confession; 2) Real Faith is More Than False Compassion; and 3) Real Faith Either Works or it’s Dead.
Real faith should show real fruit.
James 2:14-17
July 9, 2023
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- Jul 9, 2023Checking the Tree for Fruit
Jul 9, 2023Checking the Tree for FruitSeries: JamesIn a very well known passage of Scripture, James explains that faith and works must go together. James 2:14-17 gives us 3 things that are true about real faith: 1) Real Faith is More Than an Empty Confession; 2) Real Faith is More Than False Compassion; and 3) Real Faith Either Works or it’s Dead.Real faith should show real fruit.James 2:14-17July 9, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 2, 2023The Problem With Partiality
Jul 2, 2023The Problem With PartialitySeries: JamesGod doesn’t play favorites, He freely offers forgiveness to everyone if they will confess their sins, repent and ask for His forgiveness. It’s this same a forgiving, unyielding love, that God desires for us to demonstrate toward one another.In his ongoing look at the problem with partiality, James highlights 4 things we need to understand: 1) Loving Others is Our Lord’s Command; 2) Playing Favorites is a Serious Sin; 3) We Are All Guilty of Breaking God’s Law; 4) Living Right in God’s Sight Means Showing Love and Mercy.Live right and love without limitations.James 2:8-13July 2, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 25, 2023Book-Cover Bias
Jun 25, 2023Book-Cover BiasSeries: JamesWe all have favorites in certain areas of our lives. You might have a favorite flavor of ice cream, a favorite shirt, or a favorite song. These things are fairly harmless. But, playing favorites can cause real problems when it comes to relationships.In the second chapter of James' letter, he addresses the problem of partiality in the church. These 3 points become clear in this passage: 1) Personal Favoritism Has No Place in the Christian Faith; 2) We Shouldn’t Be Biased on the Basis of Outward Impressions; 3)God Recognizes People According to Their Faith, Not Their Fortune.Don’t combine faith with the faulty standards of the world.James 2:1-7June 25, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 18, 2023The Making of a Man
Jun 18, 2023The Making of a ManSeries: Father's DayWhat makes a man a man? Our culture has various ways of answering that question. It honestly doesn't matter what our culture things. Far more important would be to answer the question, what is a real man in God's eyes?In 1 Kings 2:1-4, Israel's King David was used by God to answer that question as he wrote his final words to his son Solomon. God calls men to be strong and show yourself a man. He shows us that Being a real man requires being a Christian man; Being a real man requires following God's direction; and Being a real man requires being in the Word.Real men live for the Lord. 1 Kings 2:1-41 Kings 2:1-4Father's DayJune 18, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 11, 2023Biting Your Tongue and Biding Your Time
Jun 11, 2023Biting Your Tongue and Biding Your TimeSeries: JamesReal faith loves others and lives right before God.James 1:26-27June 11, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 4, 2023Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Jun 4, 2023Mirror, Mirror, on the WallSeries: JamesJames uses the example of a person looking in a mirror to speak of what our approach to God’s Word should be – the whole purpose of looking into it ought to be with an eye toward making whatever changes we see that are needed.Three things show up in James 1:22-25. 1) God’s Simple Direction to Us is, “Don’t Just Hear, Do!”; 2) A Deluded Outlook is Dangerous; 3) We Are Blessed as We Diligently Do All God Commands Us To.Put into practice what you profess to believe.James 1:22-25June 4, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- May 28, 2023Taking a Good Hard Look
May 28, 2023Taking a Good Hard LookSeries: JamesOur goal as Christians is not simply to go to heaven – it’s to become more like Christ on earth. We need to strive to actively obey God’s commands, seeking to honor Him in all we say, think and do. If we’re going to be changed, we need to take a good hard look at our lives and evaluate where we need to be changed from the inside out.In James 1:19-21, our author first explains that that 1) self-control is crucial to Christian obedience. He then shows us that 2) human wrath does not achieve the righteousness of God. The last verse of our text makes clear that 3) God wants us to have a right response to His Word.In our quest for active obedience, we need to put aside our unrighteous anger.James 1:19-21May 28, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- May 21, 2023Snared by Your Own Bait
May 21, 2023Snared by Your Own BaitSeries: JamesJames takes a hard and honest look at temptation in James 1:12-18. The first thing he focuses on is God’s Promise to Bless Us as We Persevere. God wants us to hang tough through trials & temptations, and He promises us a blessing once we’ve endured the tests of this life. From there, James Traces the Source of Temptation. He even traces the progression from temptation, to sin, to spiritual death. The reality is that the Source of Temptation Traces Back to Ourselves. Finally, James reminds us that The True Character of God is Goodness. God is good & loving. He is a giving God, and James points us toward one of God’s greatest gifts to us.Though our good God may call us to endure trials, when it comes to temptation, we are the trouble.James 1:12-18May 21, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- May 14, 2023God’s Promises to a Woman’s Heart
May 14, 2023God’s Promises to a Woman’s HeartSeries: Mother's DayGod’s Promises Give Us Hope.Selected ScriptureMother's DayMay 14, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Apr 30, 2023The Great Reversal
Apr 30, 2023The Great ReversalSeries: JamesIn James 1:9-11, our author addresses another trial of sorts – poverty vs. prosperity. Just as in the leading up to this paragraph, James speaks to the issue at hand, then moves beyond and encourages us to consider our response to it. In this passage James speaks of 1) A Proper Response to Poverty; and 2) A Proper Response to Prosperity. We also need to consider how to have 3) A Proper Perspective on our Position.We need to humbly trust in God’s promises, not in our potential.James 1:9-11Apr. 30, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
