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Introduction Get to know each other in class / prayer requests / announcements Outline upcoming schedule for Sunday school! 12 weeks between now and the end of January to go through this book Class structure will vary each week but we’ll read the text each week and spend some time looking at the discussion…

As we work through chapter 1 of James we’ll see how James is calling us to choose growth, not sin, in the face of suffering, persecution or other trouble.

We finish our series on James' letter today, looking at his teachings about wealth and health!

In this next passage in James' letter, Pastor Nick breaks down the impact of oppression and it's exposure in James' theology. James has no problem making the church uncomfortable about the comfort found in privilege and wealth. Join us for an another amazing journey into this fascinating letter!

Review: God knows our inadequacies; therefore, we are exhorted to ask NOT for a solution to our problems, NOT for the removal of trials, BUT to ask for wisdom IN the midst of trials. This emphasizes our need to be dependent upon God on a moment to moment basis, and the provision of wisdom by our God…

God makes very clear through His word that our faith isn't faith at all UNLESS it is proven through faith. We are not saved by our works, but rather, our works prove our salvation. Faith is necessarily linked to works. This matters because our testimony of Jesus transforming us is only valid if it can be seen by how we live. The more we exercise our faith, the stronger it becomes. And the stronger our faith is, the more we put on display the transformational power of Jesus.

You can listen to the message here or watch it on our YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/nVD3-oHZsnc. This is the third message in our series entitled, Practical Faith. This series is an in-depth study of the Letter of James. In this message, James give us a second response that believers are to have toward the many trials that they are bound to face in this life. This sermon is based on James 1:5-8.

Introduction: While James 1:2-8 appears not to connect with verses 9-11 (as there seems to be a change in the subject matter from “trials” to a contrast between pride and humility), we see that verse 12 continues with the subject of trials. There is, therefore, an actual connection— that is, whether…

Introduction: While James 1:2-8 appears not to connect with verses 9-11 (as there seems to be a change in the subject matter from “trials” to a contrast between pride and humility), we see that verse 12 continues with the subject of trials. There is, therefore, an actual connection— that is, whether…

Intro: God has given us the privilege of being His children (John 1:12). As his children, our faith is tested, that it might produce steadfastness for our maturity (James 1:2-4). With respect to temptations, each is “lured and enticed by his own desire,” for God himself “tempts no one” (1:13-14). This…

The recipients of James’ letter are repeatedly addressed as “my brethren.” In James 4:8, however, they are addressed as “you sinners” and “you double-minded,” and are explicitly commanded to “draw near to God,” “cleanse their hands” and to “purify their hearts.” Why would James describe his “brethren”…