James

The Role of Prayer

June 18, 2017 • John Rysdyk

Patience in Suffering

June 11, 2017 • Kevin Spence

Boasting on Tomorrow

May 14, 2017 • Kevin Spence

What Causes Conflicts in the Church?

April 9, 2017 • John Rysdyk

James talks about quarreling and conflicts within the church. - Revelation of it's cause - Rebuke on the sin of disregarding Scripture - Resolution to the conflict and foundational passions by submitting to God and resisting the devil

Taming the Tongue

March 26, 2017 • Kevin Spence

Genuine Faith and Works

March 19, 2017 • John Rysdyk

This section is the climax to James' be doers of the Word charge. If your overall life doesn't show good works, then one's faith may not be genuine. The hallmark of saving faith is a redeemed life of good works. A person's works validate or invalidate his or her faith. 1. Genuine faith is not indifferent (vs. 18) 2. Genuine faith cannot exist alone (vs. 17) 3. Genuine faith is on display (vs. 18) 4. Genuine faith is a commitment of the heart (vs. 19-20)

Hearers of the Word

February 26, 2017 • Kevin Spence

Dealing with Temptation

February 19, 2017 • John Rysdyk

Blueprint for Trials

February 5, 2017 • Kevin Spence

1. Acknowledgement that leads to Preparation (v. 2) 8 reasons for trials: (from John MacArthur) - Test strength of our faith (2 Chr. 32:31) - Humble us (2 Cor. 12:7) - Wean is from the world (Heb. 11:24-26) - Give is eternal hope (2 Cor. 4:16-18) - Reveal what we love (Deut. 10:12) - Value God's blessings (Ps. 63:3-7) - Develop His saints for further ministry (Heb. 11:33-34) - Help others in trials (2 Cor. 1:3-6) 2. Perspective that leads to joy (v. 2) 3. Understanding that leads to Maturity (vv. 3-4) 4. Faith that leads to Wisdom (vv. 5-8) 5. Humility that leads to Awareness (vv. 9-11) 6. Blessing that leads to Reward (v. 12)