As we finished James 3, we saw the need to cultivate peace to receive the fruit of righteousness. We know that peacemakers must strive for peace, for the world is at war with our God! There is a very real spiritual battle – it is around us every day. Today we will see that some people are in the midst of a battle, but unfortunately, it isn’t the right one. Don’t be fooled. Not every spiritual battle brings a blessing. Some battles just bring great “injury.”
The Wrong Kind of Spiritual Battle
June 4, 2023 • Ed Eddingfield • James 4:1–3
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And You Are???
June 25, 2023 • Ed Eddingfield • James 4:11–12
Have you ever walked up to another and told them something you were sure that they needed to know only to have them ask, “And you are?” What they are asking is, “Who are you to tell me anything?" Sometimes they are correct; sometimes people don’t want to be told anything; sometimes people just want to challenge who you are and what authority you have. Today we are going to learn that there is a difference between being helpful and hurtful and we are going to see that much of it continues in what we have already learned: The Christian must live their Christian humility under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
The Other 10 Commandments - Part 1
June 11, 2023 • Ed Eddingfield • James 4:4–10
Last week we discussed the idea of “chasing your passion” which doesn’t work out to well for the Christian! No, we are to “chase the Lord” for He is pursuing a relationship with us, and He has great plans for us! For two weeks we will see what it means to follow James’ 10 Commandments…the commandments that bring us to God! In Him we are blessed! Love the Lord; you won’t be disappointed!