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 […]
Tag: The Christian Perspective
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Great Debate – Part One
Galatians 3:1-14 Personal Argument (verses 1-5) Scriptural Argument (Verses 6-14) focusing on faith verses law (pride) […]
Faith Worth Fighting For
Galatians 2:11-21 background – Cornelius Paul defending the truth of the message of grace Fear of man brings a snare rebuke of legalism key verse – Galatians 2:20 […]
A Personal Testimony
How does division come into the church? How do we approach it, and how can we learn from how Paul responded? What is our focus, and what is a distraction? Sermon text: Galatians 1:11-2:10 […]