As we live in the world but not of the world, what are some of the unhealthy cultural norms that we need to be careful to avoid? Partiality hits the top of James’ list. In this message we learn what it looks like to build a healthy community by avoiding the pitfall of favoritism and partiality.
Building a Healthy Community
James 2:1-7
May 9, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • James 2:1–7
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February 7, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • James 1:2–4
Trials are an inevitable part of life in a fallen world. Naturally, we ask ourselves, how do I avoid the trial, remove the trial, or get out of the trial. But what if there was a better question that we should be asking—how should I face the trial? In this message, James teaches us how to face the various trials of life and to do so with joy.
How to Gain Wisdom
February 14, 2021 • Rev. Jeremy A. McKeen • James 1:5–8
What do we need to face trials with joy? We need wisdom. But wisdom is much more than knowing a bunch of facts and information. In this message, we continue our study of James and learn how to gain the wisdom we need to appropriately navigate the trials and complexities of life.