The Power of the Tongue

As we tackle the power and effectiveness of faith, we look at the way the tongue influences us. Are our words (and the thoughts behind them) under God’s control, or are they still determined by a worldly nature? Sermon text: James 3:1-12 […]

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Declaration and Demonstration

This week we look at the way the that claims are tied to their demonstration, and how James uses this in approaching the faith of his listeners. Text: James 2:14-26 […]

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The Greatest Command

As James references Christ’s commands, he confronts what we rely on, and what we allow to define what is good and true. Text: James 2:1-13 […]

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The Tongue and Temptation

Text: James 1:13-27 How do we deal with the trials of our life? When God tries to separate us from our personal goals and old life, bringing us to dependence, do we blame Him? To submit to God, we need bring our thoughts, then obedience in line with Him. This begins with accepting God’s words, […]

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Completion and Crowns

James 1:2-12 Understanding Joy in Difficulty – Take joy in the circumstances of life that separate you from the things that are passing away. […]

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Then and Now

An introduction to James, and the message to the church that he brought. […]

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Dan Hough: The PROs of missions

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Sacrifice or Selfishness

Do we try to reach holiness by trying use our own willpower, relying on our selves? Or do we surrender ourselves to God? Paul confronts the sin of Christians selfishly burdening themselves and others with rules that can’t humanly be achieved, and challenges them to submit to God’s spirit. The self-driven Christian selfishly judges others, […]

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Spirit vs. Flesh

Paul again addresses the heart of legalistic Christianity. While it puts on the appearance of righteousness and religiosity, it is self-driven and self-willed- it is still driven by the flesh. He goes on the expound on how we must live out our faith, in submission instead to the Spirit. Text: Galatians 5:13-26 […]

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Stand Firm in Your Freedom

Text: Galatians 5:1-15 […]

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