God cares about the little things, but God also wants to make sure we know exactly what to do when things are going really bad or really well. Pastor James knows that and shares how prayer is the main tool for the job. Listen to the final installment of our journey through the letter of James as Pastor Ricky helps us hear James's message and put an everyday faith into practice through our prayer life.
James: Everyday Faith is Durable
September 26, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 5:7–11
Whether your personal life feels like a never-ending trial or you're weary from the repetitive brokenness of the world, James calls us to the same result: an everyday faith that lasts until the end! James wants to firm up the foundation of your faith by pointing to three different places: the past, the future, and the farmer. Pastor Ricky shares how to take your everyday faith and make it durable. Hear how your attitude, your witness, and your relationships can all gauge your faith's endurance and durability.
James: Everyday Faith and our Financials
September 19, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 5:1–6
James switches gears on us but keeps the gas pedal floored. Pastor James brings up the touchy subject of our money and possessions, and he has some harsh words. But are they for us? Do the words we read in the first verses of chapter five apply to you and me? Are we those rich who are to howl and weep due to miseries coming upon us? Pastor Ricky helps us understand and sort out James's harsh words so that we can continue to build upon our everyday faith and enhance our witness for Christ.
James: Everyday Faith is Plannable
September 12, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 4:13–17
Busy, busy, busy. That's how we often answer the question, "How are you?", right? How many times do you ask God how you should fill your calendar? Is that even a possibility--to have God give direct input in your planning? We'll touch on these questions in this Fall Kick-Off sermon from Pastor Ricky at Harvest Buffalo. James continues to shape our everyday faith by telling us how our knowledge of God should shape the way we talk about tomorrow.
James: Everyday Faith is Relational Pt. 3
September 5, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 4:7–12
In this sermon, Pastor Ricky and Pastor James help unpack the enormous impact of our own sin in relationships around us (including and most importantly with God!). But you won't want to miss this one, because when we identify sin, we can also sprint to the solution for that sin. And if you want to see relationships restored, marriages healed, parent-child relationships strengthened, and coworker relationships turned positive, then you need to read what James has to say and listen to the application we can take from it!
James: Everyday Faith is Relational Pt. 2
August 29, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 4:1–6
Navigating relationships in a broken world requires a little help.
Okay, maybe a lot of help. James continues his letter to the scattered church by diagnosing the cause of relational conflict. Arguments, fights, disagreements that foster bitterness, these descriptions of relationships probably touch wounds and scars in your life. Even though there are two parties in conflict, the good news is that YOU have grace-driven and Spirit-inspired decisions that you can make to invite peace into your relationships. James' diagnosis and prescription may be difficult to handle, but listen to be reminded of all the grace that is promised to come your way if you walk according to the Lord.
James: Everyday Faith is Relational
August 8, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 3:13–18, 1 Corinthians 13:3
Do you look around and see perfect relationships with love and generosity thriving at every corner? Or do you see selfishness, brokenness, and sadness choking out more relationships? You'll probably agree that there is plenty of selfishness in our relationships. So, how do we go from broken connections with people to restored relationships? James gives us some answers as to what you should avoid and what you should cherish to achieve wisdom in your marriages, friendships, church relationships, and more.
James: Everyday Faith is Audible
August 1, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 3:1–12, Proverbs 18:21
How many times have the words you said to your coworkers, spouse, kids, or parents caused relational turmoil? How many times have you used words in anger and then regretted them? James knows exactly what you're talking about and he doesn't know a single way to stop those words from coming out of our mouths---except for one miraculous way!
James: Everyday Faith is Visible
July 18, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 2:14–26
James continues to make things very clear for his readers: True faith produces good works. Listen to this week's message to hear James's commands and Pastor Ricky's desires for Harvest Buffalo's faith to be alive and responding to needs. Discover if your faith needs some revival!
James: Everday Faith at a Church Service
June 27, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 2:1–13
James continues to unveil some tell-tales of gospel deficiency. Next, we look at a characteristic that can be observed once people are gathered together. Listen to this sermon to make sure partiality has no part in your own Christian walk.
James: Everyday Faith Explained
June 20, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 1:26–27
James starts to give vital pieces to his rubric as we continue to unpack his letter. When James looks at a believer, he looks at the mouth, the heart, and the mind to begin identifying authentic faith. Pastor Ricky helps us take James's rubric and develop application to live everyday faith that demonstrates itself to be true.
James: Everyday Faith Revels in the Word
June 13, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 1:19–25
Where is James going with this? If you're reading along with us, you may have gotten to this section of James' letter and wondered how it all connects together. Today, Pastor Ricky helps us dive into Pastor James' next step to persevering through trials: Receiving God's Implanted Word.
James: Everyday Faith Revels in the Gospel
June 6, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 1:9–18
In our second installment on James, Pastor Ricky helps us boast. Yes, boast! Whether you're looking for God's wisdom on how to continue on without financial resources, OR if you have an abundance of cash and are looking for God's will for your life, James has some clear-cut commands for you. So read the passage and jump into this message to find out how to point towards the gospel no matter how much funds you have!
James: Everyday Faith in Trials
May 30, 2021 • Ricky Beck • James 1:1–8
You have probably heard it quoted over and over. Maybe it's been used to try to comfort you in times of suffering but instead, you found yourself questioning God's plan.
When James tells us to "Count it all joy" when we encounter the rough parts of life, does he command an automatic smile on our faces? Join Pastor Ricky for the first message of this new series as he dives into the book of James, where we'll discover the more eternal and Christ-centered formula for joy in the midst of trials.
