Jesus was abundantly clear with His followers when He said, “In this world, you will have trouble.” Jesus is telling His followers to brace themselves, there will be resistance to those who align themselves with Christ and His kingdom. Here, James offers significant insight into how followers of Jesus are to understand and face trials of many kinds.
Brace Yourself
September 10, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • James 5:7–12, James 1:1–4, James 1:12
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Don't Give Up Praying!
October 29, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • James 4:1–10, James 5:13–18
Pray earnestly. Pray often. Pray when you are in trouble. Pray when you are full of joy. Seek prayer when facing all kinds of illness. Pray with clean hands and pure hearts. The prayer of the righteous is powerful. Pray with God’s name, God’s Kingdom, and God’s will as your focus. Don’t stop praying!
Life Does Not Consist In An Abundance Of Possessions
October 22, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • James 1:9–11, James 4:13–17, James 5:1–6
We live in an economic system that preys on our lack of self-control and mindless consumption. We give advertisements, our neighbors, and social media facades permission to sow discontent in our souls and cultivate an insatiable desire for more. James cries out like the prophets of old and warns the Church of the dangers of wealth and challenges us to live, instead, with radical generosity.
Small Changes the World
October 15, 2023 • Pastor Peter Damaska • James 3:1–12
They say life, like football, is a game of inches. Each of us face “little things” or “final details” which can make all the difference in our lives. The biblical author, James, makes a big deal about a small thing in hopes that we will trust God with the big and small parts of our lives.