James shows us the blessings of hardships, allowing us to rejoice even in our suffering and pain.
Faith Works to Make Us Better
June 12, 2016 • Pastor Mike
Some people are religious, but they don’t seem to remember much about the teachings of their religion. James spurs us on to not deceive ourselves with our church attendance, but to actually love one another.
Faith Works for the Poor
June 19, 2016 • Pastor Mike
Human nature loves to pick favorites. Unfortunately, everyone in the church is human! James warns us against playing favorites at church.
Saving Faith Works
June 26, 2016 • Pastor Mike
Most people claim to believe in God, but James reminds us that Satan believes in God too! True and living faith proves itself by what it does. Genuine faith works!
Faith Works on Words
July 3, 2016 • Pastor Jason
Words hurt. And words help. As the Proverbs say, the tongue has the power of life and death, which is why James urges us to watch our words.
Faith Works for Humility
July 10, 2016 • Pastor Jason
What causes so many fights in our lives? Pride. James warns his fellow Christians about the dangers of pride and the blessings of humility in this classic section.
Faith Works to be Faithful
July 17, 2016 • Pastor Mike
Being a good friend is a good http://thing...unless it’s with the world. James urges us to be friends with God and unfriend the sinful world.
Faith Works for God's Will
July 24, 2016 • Pastor Mike
Humility moves all of us to plan in pencil. We have plans and goals and dreams, but we are people, not God. Therefore, we plan every bit, but say, “If God wills it!”
Faith Works Against Greed
July 31, 2016 • Pastor Tim
The love of money is a monster in the heart of a human being. Greed leads to injustice leads to the judgment of God. James warns us about loving money more than loving our Maker.
Faith Works at Waiting
August 7, 2016 • Pastor Jim
Every farmer knows crops don’t grow in a day. And every wise Christian knows God’s promises aren’t all fulfilled right now. Therefore, we wait patiently for God’s perfect timing.
Faith Works for Community
August 14, 2016 • Pastor Mike
James concludes with a cry to love and care and pray for one another. May the church of God live out its faith in good works!
