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Some Jokesters tell about the three churches situated at the same downtown intersection. One congregation could be heard singing, “Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?” followed by the second’s, “No, Not One,” and the third’s triumphant, “Oh, That Will Be Glory for Me.” — Leslie Flynn , When the Saints…

Our Worldview Dictates How We Respond I want to take time to set the tone for the topics that James will discuss in chapter 4. What he states will seem contradictory to the world we live in What is your worldview??? I would argue that most of us have a double-minded worldview ... Day to Day view of the…

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…

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

James 4 speaks against spiritual adultery, citing the history of Israel’s idolatry by using the phrase, “Ye adulterous people,” as appears in similar terms in the book of Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Hosea. James calls the believers to faithfulness or fidelity to the Lord, and not to be “a friend of the world.”…

In the prior verses, we are reminded against the works of the flesh, reflective of the famous saying—“The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart” (Oswald Smith). Consider Romans 6:14-25. This passage is not meant to be an excuse for committing sin against God, as evident in the…

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”…

It is often the case that we encourage one another to rejoice. In the beginning of his letter, James explicitly exhorted the brethren to count it as joy when they meet various trials. Why, then, would the command be given in James 4:9-10 that the brethren “be wretched and mourn and weep” and to let their…

Review: The prior passage provided for us a contrast between earthly wisdom and wisdom that is from above. The first is characterized by jealousy and selfish ambition; the other is characterized as, first of all, pure. The latter cannot be attained by mere human effort, for to be first pure, one must…

The verses prior to James 4:7 remind us that we all need God’s grace--favor which cannot be earned, but which can be received only by faith through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus (See Romans 3:9-31 and Ephesians 2:1-10). Saint Paul himself testified as an apostle, “But by the grace of God I am…

You can listen to the message here or watch it on our YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/k-Bh7wPRReo. Last week, we looked at the first of two sins of presumption that James addresses in his letter (presuming to be the judge). This message deals with the second one: presuming to be in control.

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!

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.

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.

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/Iy2YAnWpdu8. This is part 1 of a 2 part look at the subject of church conflict. In this message, James will point out the source and some common manifestations of church conflicts.

You can listen to the message here or watch it on our YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/-hn6Oo39ea8. This is part 2 of a 2 part look at the subject of church conflict. In this message, James will point out the results of and the cure for church conflicts.

You can listen to the message here or watch it on our YouTube channel, https://youtu.be/pNUJk-NJfLQ. In this section of his letter, James addresses two sins of presumption. This message deals with the first one: presuming to be the judge.

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…