July 28, 2024 • Adam Mabry • James 5:1–6, Proverbs 14:23–24, Proverbs 3:9–10, Proverbs 11:24–25
In this final chapter, James brings the believers’ attention to addressing greed that may arise from the selfish accumulation of money and things. Pastor Adam urges us to assess our attitude towards wealth and things and to align our practices with the teachings of Jesus so that we can transform our relationship with wealth and foster a community grounded in justice and compassion.
Vision and Virtue: God's Will Over Our Own - Tyler Parker
July 21, 2024 • Tyler Parker • Proverbs 16:9, James 4:13–17
Everyone makes plans. Some just for the day, others for their whole lives. Tyler Parker delves into the teachings of James 4:13-17, where we are reminded of the fleeting nature of life and the necessity of humility in our decision-making processes as we learn the importance of anchoring our plans in God's will rather than our own.
Vision and Virtue: Fighting For True Wisdom - Don Weiss
July 14, 2024 • Don Weiss • James 3:13–18, James 4:1–10, Proverbs 4:23
The Bible describes wisdom that comes from God as pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. In this sermon, Pastor Don exhorts us to fight for true wisdom in a world that is filled with false wisdom, always drawing close to the Father, and resisting the devil and his schemes.
Vision and Virtue: The Work of Words - Adam Mabry
July 7, 2024 • Adam Mabry • Proverbs 18:6–7, Proverbs 15:23, James 1:19, James 3:1–12
Our words hold immense power for both harm and good. In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the responsibility we carry in controlling our speech and the importance of aligning our language with grace and humility. We learn that taming the tongue can lead to personal and communal transformation.
Vision and Virtue: Faith and Works - Adam Mabry
June 30, 2024 • Adam Mabry • Proverbs 4:20–27, James 2:14–26
In this sermon, we delve into a more challenging message from James. Pastor Adam shares with us how true faith in Christ, which justifies us, proves itself good, useful, and alive by its deeds. We are called to live out a faith that is alive and active through works of obedience.
Vision and Virtue: Becoming People Of Integrity - Don Weiss
June 16, 2024 • Don Weiss • James 1:19–25, Proverbs 10:9
We are so quick to point out the mistakes of others but do we see clearly enough to point out our own mistakes? In this sermon, Pastor Don emphasizes the importance of honest self-reflection as we study and respond to what the Word of God teaches us for us to become people of integrity.
Vision and Virtue: The Forging Of True Faith - Adam Mabry
June 9, 2024 • Adam Mabry • James 1:1–8, James 5:13–20
Experiencing trials in life is not pleasant but it is necessary if we are to grow in our faith. Pastor Adam takes us on a deep dive into understanding the kinds of trials we face and how they strengthen our faith and bring us closer to Jesus.
