James compares God’s wisdom to the wisdom of the world. Text: James 3:13-4:17 […]
Tag: The Christian Life
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Stand Firm in Your Freedom
Text: Galatians 5:1-15 […]
The Great Debate – Part Three
Text: Galatians 4:11-31 emphasizing again freedom through faith contrasting believing but adding human effort (Ishmael) vs believing with patient surrender and submission (Isaac) ending with Ephesians 3:14-21 […]
The Great Debate – Part Two
Continuing from last week, we explore Paul’s argument against works-based Christianity. The Abrahamic covenant promises a savior, something the Mosaic law never did. The law is from God, but its purpose was to teach and bring understanding. Text: Galations 3:15-4:11 […]