The Heart of the Matter

Jesus addresses the heart of the Law, and confronts those that pursue technical holiness while missing the true spirit of God’s commands. He goes on to define and demand true authenticity in our relationship with Him. Sermon text: Matthew 5:17-48 […]

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Salt and Light

Christ described those who followed him as being the Salt of the Earth, and the Light of the World. This week we examine what that means in detail, and what that should mean for our lives. Sermon text: Matthew 5:13-16 […]

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The Character of the Kingdom

Christ confronts those assembled at the sermon on the mount with a new perspective on God’s Kingdom. Text: Matthew 5:1-15 […]

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Wrap Up

The review of James’ letter, in its entirety. This week we try to bundle all the previous weeks’ messages into one sermon, to the final conclusion. […]

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A Final Call

James gives a call toward a prayerful repentance, to be set toward a healed relationship with God. […]

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The Goal – Endurance

What are we seeking? Text: James 5:1-12 […]

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The Wisdom of the System

James compares God’s wisdom to the wisdom of the world. Text: James 3:13-4:17 […]

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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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