JAMES: Faith That Works - Fellowship Baptist Church

1: Introduction to James

January 28, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Galatians 2:9, Matthew 22:32, Matthew 13:54–56, Mark 3:20–21, Acts 21:18

Today we begin a journey through the writing we call James. Sometimes referred to as the New Testament Proverbs, this writing is full of interesting word pictures, practical wisdom, & easy-to-understand commands, challenging us to put feet to our faith and walk what we talk. Join us for the journey!

2: Who Do You Trust?

January 28, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Mark 9:22–24, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:2–18

Who you trust during the tough times changes the question from “Why must I GO through this?” to “How will I GROW through this?”

3: How We Behave Shows What We Believe

February 4, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Proverbs 14:31, Luke 4:18–19, Luke 6:20–26, Matthew 7:12, Romans 8:1–2

What we SAY doesn’t demonstrate what we believe, but how we BEHAVE does. Today we examine how Christians different than culture can make a difference in culture.

4: Love Without Exceptions

February 11, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Proverbs 14:31, Luke 4:18–19, Luke 6:20–26, Matthew 7:12, Romans 8:1–2

“In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you…” - Jesus Imagine a world where everywhere who calls Jesus their king would live that out, where we choose to love, with no exceptions.

5: Putting Feet to Your Faith

March 4, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Ephesians 2:8–9, 1 John 3:16–18, Joshua 2:11, Matthew 7:21, James 2:14–26

By biblical standards, faith is more than a feeling. Here’s how Jacob (aka James) writes it: “Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.” James 2:18b Are you putting FEET to your FAITH? Today we discover why this is a command to the Christian..

6: Speak Life

March 11, 2018 • Jackie Watts • Job 40:1–4, Psalm 106:32–33, Isaiah 6:5

Today we are going to be challenged to SPEAK LIFE. As followers of Jesus our mouths are to be used for what is GOOD & TRUE, to BLESS and not to harm. Do the words I SAY honor my SAVIOR?

7: Godly Wisdom

March 18, 2018 • Jackie Watts • James 3:13—4:10, Numbers 12:3, Matthew 11:28–29, Hebrews 12:14, Ezekiel 16:32

What’s the difference between ‘worldly wisdom’ and Godly wisdom? While worldly wisdom is founded on BITTER ENVY and SELFISH AMBITION, Godly wisdom is evidenced by PURITY & HUMILITY. Today we discover what that looks like in real life.

8: Awaiting His Arrival

April 15, 2018 • Jackie Watts • James 4:11—5:12, James 2:8

If the Lord Jesus were to return today, what condition would He find us in? What would we be doing that matters for eternity, and what would we be doing that is a waste of time? Today we discover the difference it makes when we live like Jesus is returning.

9: Christian Description: Prayer, Purity, Purpose

April 29, 2018 • Jackie Watts • James 5:13–18, 2 Chronicles 16:12, Mark 6:12–13

If you were asked to give a description of a Christian, what would you say? This teaching reminds us that followers of Jesus are to be people of prayer, purity, & purpose.

10: Turning From Sin

May 6, 2018 • Jackie Watts • 2 Corinthians 2:6–8, James 5:19–20, 1 Timothy 1:19–20, 1 Corinthians 5:5, Matthew 18:15

As we complete our Journey through James, we are reminded of those who no longer walk with Jesus. So….NOW WHAT? Do we sit back & write them off as a lost cause OR do we go back in to rescue & restore those who have wandered off?