A Faith That Works
The Book Of James
Save A Soul From Death
May 5, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 5:19–20
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Title: Week 23 – Save A Soul From Death! Text: James 5:19-20 • James 5:19-20 4 Key Points 1. The Evidence • John 8:31 • Matthew 9:13 • Romans 5:8 2. The Threat • Revelation 21:8 3. The Instrument • 2 Corinthians 5:18 4. The Goal • Matthew 18:3 • 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Next week: Mother’s Day! Songs: "Blessed Be Your Name" by Beth Redman, Matt Redman, CCLI Song # 3798438 "Mighty To Save" by Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan, CCLI # 4591782 "Way Maker" by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, CCLI # 7115744 "Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace)" by Joel Houston, Jonas Myrin, CCLI # 7019974 "I'm So Blessed" by Jonathan Smith, Logan Cain, Madison Cain, Matthew West, Taylor Cain, CCLI # 7167000 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
How’s Your Prayer Life?
May 5, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 5:11–18
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Title: Week 22 – How’s Your Prayer Life? Text: James 5:13-18 • James 5:13-18 4 Awesome Features of Prayer: 1. Prayer and Comfort • 1 Peter 5:7 2. Prayer and Restoration • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 • Galatians 6:1 3. Prayer and Fellowship • 1 John 1:7 4. Prayer and Power Next week: Let’s do ministry together! Songs: "The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours)" by Bryan Fowler, Jacob Sooter, Matt Maher, CCLI Song # 7200544 "Jesus Does" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Kyle Briskin, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, CCLI # 7205247 "Goodness Of God" by Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, CCLI # 7117726 "Abide" by Aaron Keyes, Aaron Williams, Jake Fauber, CCLI # 7168160 "All The People Said Amen" by Matt Maher, Paul Moak, Trevor Morgan, CCLI # 6518275 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Stop Swearing
April 21, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 5:12
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Title: Week 21 – Stop Swearing Text: James 5:12 • James 5:12 4 Features in this command: 1. The Distinction • James 1:26 • James 2:12 • James 4:11 2. The Restriction • Matthew 5:33 3. The Instruction • Ephesians 4:15 • Psalm 15:2 • Proverbs 12:17 4. The Motivation • Matthew 22:33 • Revelation 21:7-8 • Revelation 21:27 We must love truth and we must speak truth! Next week: How’s your prayer life? Songs: "Unstoppable God" by Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye, CCLI Song # 7011436 "This Is Amazing Grace" by Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham, CCLI # 6333821 "The Father's House" by Benjamin Hastings, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse, CCLI # 7135153 "Lord I Need You" by Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, CCLI # 5925687 "Hallelujah Feeling" by Caleb Crino, Jake Henry, Jeff Pardo, John Secker, CCLI # 7215271 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
How To Face Trials Patiently
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 5:7–11
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 20 – How To Face Trials Patiently Text: James 5:7-11 • James 5:7-11 • James 1:2 • James 5:6 6 Keys to Being Patient during Trials 1. Anticipate the Lord’s Coming • 1 Peter 4:7 • 2 Corinthians 4:17 • Romans 8:18 2. Judgment is Coming • 2 Corinthians 5:10 • 1 Corinthians 3:13 3. Follow the Lord’s Servants • Matthew 23:37 • Acts 7:52 • 1 Corinthians 11:1 4. Understand the Lord’s Blessing • Matthew 20:21-23 5. Realize the Lord’s Purpose • Romans 8:28 6. Understand the Lord’s Character • 1 Peter 5:7 • Psalm 103:8 • 2 Corinthians 1:3 Next week: Stop Swearing! Songs: "Come Now Is The Time To Worship" by Brian Doerksen, CCLI Song # 2430948 "Reckless Love" by Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson, CCLI # 7089641 "How He Loves" by John Mark McMillan, CCLI # 5032549 "Trust In God" by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick, CCLI # 7206001 "House Of The Lord" by Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham, CCLI # 7168995 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Judgment on the Wicked Wealthy
April 7, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 5:1–6
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 19 – Judgment on the Wicked Wealthy Text: James 5:1-6 • James 5:1-6 4 Reasons for the judgment Because their wealth was: 1. Uselessly Hoarded • Matthew 25:25-26 • Matthew 25:27-30 2. Unjustly Robbed • Deuteronomy 24:15 3. Self-Indulgently Spent 4. Ruthlessly Acquired • James 2:6 Next week: How to face Trials Patiently Songs: "God So Loved" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, CCLI Song # 7169675 "Death Was Arrested" by Adam Kersh, Brandon Coker, Heath Balltzglier, Paul Taylor Smith, CCLI # 7046448 "Evidence" by Ed Cash, Ethan Hulse, Josh Baldwin, CCLI # 7147432 "Because He Lives" by Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, CCLI # 16880 "Glorious Day" by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran, CCLI # 7081388 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Life is short – Do God’s Will
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 4:13–17
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 18 – Life is short – Do God’s Will Text: James 4:13-17 • James 4:13-17 • Psalm 40:8 • John 6:38 • 1 John 2:17 4 Possible Attitudes Toward the Will of God 1. The Foolishness of Ignoring God’s Will o Luke 12:20-21 o Proverbs 27:1 o Job 8:9 2. The Arrogance of Denying God’s Will 3. The Sin of Disobeying God’s Will 4. The Acknowledging of God’s Will o Ephesians 6:6 o Hebrews 13:20-21 Next week: The Judgment of the Wicked Rich Songs: "My Feet Are On The Rock" by Abbie Parker, Josh Bronleewe, Lindsey Sweat, Matthew Hein, CCLI Song # 7106247 "Yes He Can" by Jeff Pardo, Logan Cain, Madison Jonson, Taylor Matz, CCLI # 7145821 "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" by Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, Cody Carnes, CCLI # 7188203 "Gratitude" by Benjamin Hastings, Brandon Lake, Dante Bowe, CCLI # 7158417 "Sing Wherever I Go" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Kyle Briskin, Martin Cash | Scott Cash, CCLI # 7138601 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Who Made You Judge And Jury?
March 10, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 4:11–12
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 17 – Who Made You Judge And Jury? Text: James 4:11-12 • James 4:11-12 • Proverbs 6:16-19 • Ephesians 4:3 • James 5:19-20 • Matthew 7:1 • Matthew 18:1 • Deuteronomy 32:39 • Matthew 7:3 Next week: Life is Short! Songs: "Firm Foundation (He Won't)" by Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, Cody Carnes, CCLI Song # 7188203 "Yes I Will" by Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, CCLI # 7105442 "Overwhelmed" by Michael Weaver, Phil Wickham, CCLI # 6219031 "It Is Well With My Soul" by Ben Fielding, Horatio Gates Spafford, Philip Paul Bliss, Reuben Morgan, CCLI # 5875665 "This Is Our God" by Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, CCLI # 7211413 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Humility
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 4:6–10
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 16 - Humility Text: James 4:6-10 • James 4:6-10 3 Factors Of This Test 1. The Root Problem – Pride • Proverbs 16:18 • Proverbs 8:13 • Isaiah 2:12 2. The Proper Response – Humility • Romans 6:16-18 • Matthew 6:24 • Psalm 51:10 3. The Glorious Result – Grace • Ephesians 1:3-6 Next week: Who made you judge and jury? Songs: "Hallelujah Feeling" by Caleb Crino, Jake Henry, Jeff Pardo, John Secker, CCLI Song # 7215271 "Battle Belongs" by Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham, CCLI # 7148126 "Raise A Hallelujah" by Jake Stevens, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs, CCLI # 7119315 "Faithful God" by Abbie Parker, Colby Wedgeworth, Matt Hein, CCLI # 7145818 "Sunday Sermons" by Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, CCLI # 7190266 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
The Danger of Being a Friend of the World
January 7, 2024 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 4:1–6
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 15 – The Danger of Being a Friend of the World Text: James 4:1-6 • James 4:1-6 • John 15:18 • Romans 3:10-11 Worldly love causes: 1. Conflict with others 2. Conflict with self o Jude 16-19 o James 1:17 3. Conflict with God o Hebrews 4:12 The Humble! Next week: Unity Songs: "Lead On Good Shepherd" by Frankie Orella, Patrick Mayberry, Paul Duncan, CCLI Song # 7209206 "How He Loves" by John Mark McMillan, CCLI # 5032549 "Abide" by Aaron Keyes, Aaron Williams, Jake Fauber, CCLI # 7168160 "First Things First" by Caleb Ward, Grant Bias, Jake Hess, Jordan David Ward, CCLI # 7208737 "Glorious Day" by Jason Ingram, Jonathan Smith, Kristian Stanfill, Sean Curran, CCLI Song # 7081388 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Earthly or Heavenly Wisdom?
December 31, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 3:13–18
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 14 – Earthly or Heavenly Wisdom? Text: James 3:13-18 • James 3:13-18 • Job 28:12-13 • Proverbs 4:7 • Proverbs 9:10 • Proverbs 3:19-23 • James 1:5 • Matthew 5:8 What kind of wisdom do you possess? Songs: "Hallelujah Feeling" by Caleb Crino, Jake Henry, Jeff Pardo, John Secker, CCLI Song # 7215271 "Glory In The Highest" by Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves, Matt Redman, CCLI # 4822451 "Trust In God" by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick, CCLI # 7206001 "Gratitude" by Benjamin Hastings, Brandon Lake, Dante Bowe, CCLI Song # 7158417 "Always" by Jason Ingram, Kristian Stanfill, CCLI # 5881037 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Taming the Tongue – Part 2
December 17, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 3:1–12
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 13 – Taming the Tongue – Part 2 Text: James 3:1-12 • James 3:1-12 • Ephesians 5:29 5 Reasons why we must control our tongue: 1. Potential to Condemn 2. Power to Control 3. Peril to Corrupt 4. Desire to Combat o Romans 3:13 o Psalm 140:3 5. Ability to Compromise o Luke 6:43-45 Next Week – Light Of The World (Christmas Eve – Guest Speaker) Songs: "Go Tell It On The Mountain" by John W. Work Jr., CCLI Song # 29080 "Come Now Is The Time To Worship" by Brian Doerksen, CCLI # 2430948 "O Come All Ye Faithful" by C. Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade, CCLI # 31054 "Silent Night (Stille Nacht)" by Franz Xaver Gruber, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr, CCLI # 27862 "Noel" by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Matt Redman, CCLI Song # 7050419 "Little Drummer Boy" by Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, Katherine Kennicott Davis, CCLI # 7210044 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Taming the Tongue – Part 1
December 10, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 3:1–5
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 12 – Taming the Tongue – Part 1 Text: James 3:1-5 • James 3:1-5 • James 1 :19 • James 1:26 • James 2:12 5 Reasons why we must control our tongue 1. Potential to Condemn • Matthew 23:1-3 • Ezekiel 3:16-18 • 2 Timothy 2:15 2. Power to Control • 1 Peter 2:21-22 • Psalm 39:1 A Bit A Rudder • James 3:10 Next Week – Taming the Tongue – Part 2 Songs: "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" by Charles Wesley, Chris Douglas, Kurtis Parks, CCLI Song # 7014599 "My Feet Are On The Rock" by Abbie Parker, Josh Bronleewe, Lindsey Sweat, Matthew Hein, CCLI # 7106247 "Promises" by Aaron Moses, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin, Phillip Carrington Gaines, CCLI # 7149439 "Gratitude" by Benjamin Hastings, Brandon Lake, Dante Bowe, CCLI Song # 7158417 "Angels We Have Heard On High" by James Chadwick, Kurtis Parks, CCLI # 7014589 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Faith without works is dead – Part 2
December 3, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 2:21–26
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 11 – Faith without works is dead – Part 2 Text: James 2:21-26 • James 2:21-26 3 Marks of Dead Faith 1. An Empty Confession 2. False Compassion 3. Shallow Conviction 2 Marks of Living Faith 1. Abraham • Genesis 22:1-2 • Genesis 22:3-14 • Hebrews 11:17-19 2. Rahab • Joshua 2:1-21 • Matthew 10:38 Next Week – Taming The Tongue - Part 1 Songs: "This Is Our God" by Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, CCLI Song # 7211413 "Jesus Does" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Kyle Briskin, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, CCLI # 7205247 "Trust In God" by Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick, CCLI # 7206001 "Great Are You Lord" by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan, CCLI Song # 6460220 "Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)" by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, George Frideric Handel, Isaac Watts, Matt Gilder, CCLI # 5607039 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Faith without works is dead – Part 1
November 26, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 2:14–20
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 10 – Faith without works is dead – Part 1 Text: James 2:14-20 • James 2:14-20 • Ephesians 2:8-9 3 Marks of Dead Faith 1. An Empty Confession o 2 Corinthians 5:17 o Romans 2:6 It doesn’t matter what you claim; it only matters what you demonstrate. 2. False Compassion o Matthew 24:31-46 3. Shallow Conviction o John 14:1 o Romans 3:18 I would rather see a sermon than hear one any day. Next Week – Faith without works is dead – Part 2 Songs: "Blessed Be Your Name" by Beth Redman, Matt Redman, CCLI Song # 3798438 "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" by Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, CCLI # 6016351 "What A Beautiful Name" by Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood, CCLI # 7068424 "Goodness Of God" by Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, CCLI Song # 7117726 "God So Loved" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, CCLI # 7169675 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883
Don’t Play Favorites – Part 3
November 19, 2023 • Pastor Matt Gold • James 2:1–13
A Faith That Works – The Book of James Week 9 – Don’t Play Favorites – Part 3 Text: James 2: 1-13 • James 2:1-13 • Mark 12:30-31 • Matthew 22:37-40 Love God and Love People • Matthew 5:19 • Ephesians 2:8-9 • Romans 2:6-11 • Ephesians 2:10 • Matthew 5:7 Next Week – Faith without works is dead Songs: "Forever" by Chris Tomlin, CCLI Song # 3148428 "Gracefully Broken" by Bryan Torwalt, Jonas Myrin, Katie Torwalt, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, CCLI # 7091509 "I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, Chris Tomlin, CCLI # 4674207 "Holy Spirit" by Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt, CCLI Song # 6087919 "Holy Water" by Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, CCLI # 7136448 Disclaimer: ***We do not own the rights to the music performed during service today*** CCLI License # 2016883