James
James 5:13-20 Prayer and the Power of God!
November 20, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 5:13–20
Pastor Joel will take us through the final teaching in the James series. We'll learn about the power of prayer, and James' instruction to pray in every circumstance. Join us as we study God's word together. http://www.calvarynewnan.org
James 5:1-12 Principles of Endurance for Suffering Christians
November 13, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 5:1–12
Christians will suffer. If there's one message that blows a hole in the boat of the prosperity doctrine, it's the reality that Christians sometimes suffer. Sometimes Christians suffer even when they are in the will of God or are doing everything right. James will teach us this week about principles of endurance for suffering Christians. Some in James' churches were victims of injustices from wealthy members of the community who used their wealth as a weapon by withholding wages and manipulating the legal system. Evil persons had sinned against them and were creating undue hardship for the believers. James gave these believers instructions for how a Christian should endure such hardships of suffering. No matter your own circumstances, following these principles is sure to help. Remember, we can't control how others treat us...but we can control how we respond to it.
James 4:1-17 Exaltation and Divine Resistance
November 6, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 4
James teaches us about the need to be humble Christians, and to put away pridefulness and arrogance that so often cause infighting among Christians. In his original audience, their desire for worldly pleasures had become an idol that set God in its shadow. James helps them to recognize their idolatry, and corrects them by giving a prescription of repentance, renewal, and revival. Join us as Pastor Joel takes us through this chapter verse by verse. For more information, check out our web site at http://www.calvarynewnan.org.
James 3:13-18 Leadership Matters!
October 30, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 3:13–18
Pastor Joel continues our journey through James with a message that contrasts godly leaders with worldly leaders. When a church is led by godly leaders, it is a blessed place http://indeed...but when wicked men lead, the people are oppressed. Join us as we work through this magnificent text and are challenged by the Bible.
James 3:1-12 Taming the Tongue!
October 23, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 3:1–12
In today's reading from the book of James, we'll learn about the power of the tongue. Of all the organs in our bodies, the hardest one to tame is the human tongue. Pastor Joel will take us through the first twelve verses of James 3 and we'll learn about the need for Christians to glorify God with our words.
James 1:9-11, 2:1-13 Kingdom Currency
October 9, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 1:9–11, James 2:1–13
Pastor Joel takes us through two texts that speak to the believer's Kingdom worth. Our value in the kingdom is not measured in earthly currency. James has a good word for the impoverished believer, and for the wealthy one, encouraging both to see themselves in their true Kingdom identity. Likewise, the church of the Lord Jesus should view others through Kingdom eyes, and avoid worldly partiality and favoritism.
James 1:21-27 Counterfeit Christians
October 2, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 1:21–27
Pastor Joel talks to us about the distinguishing qualities of genuine Christianity, and also those of counterfeit faith. James will teach us that genuine Christianity is demonstrated by an exchanged life, and by an obedient life.
James 1:1-8 How Trials Make Believers Stronger in Faith
September 18, 2022 • Joel Dover • James 1:1–8
Pastor Joel begins teaching a ten-week message series through the book of James. In this message, we'll learn about the right approach to engaging trials. For those who know Christ, God works in our trials and tribulations to make us stronger in faith. Trials teach us how to lean on God in greater ways, and they produce the fruits of spiritual maturity.
