In the final chapter of James, James' tone becomes pastoral once again and the concern he addresses is "What do we do now?" In this week's message, Lead Pastor John Carrano closes our series on James with teaching from Chapter 5 on patience in suffering, and the prayer of faith.
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Reflection Question
- What has the Holy Spirit been speaking to you/doing in your life in this series on James?
Challenge
'Keep putting into practice what we have learned through James! Journal and reflect about what God has been doing and speaking!'
Scripture
- James 5:7-16
- 2 Peter 3:9
- Galatians 6:9
- Romans 5:3-4
#10. Patience and Prayer
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April 2, 2017 • John Carrano
We all boast! But what should we boast in? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from James 4:13-17 on boasting about tomorrow. . . . Reflection Questions - In what or whom have you placed your confidence? - Are you boasting in anything other than the cross of Jesus Christ? Challenge 'Choose to put your confidence in Him this week! Look for ways to give Him credit!' Scripture - James 4:13-17 - Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Proverbs 16:9 - Galatians 6:14
#8. Submitting to God
March 26, 2017 • John Carrano
What do you think of when you hear the word submit? Does it make you uncomfortable/uneasy? Submission isn't slavery, it is surrender! And ultimately, it's our choice. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from James 4:1-12 on submitting to God. . . . Reflection Questions - Do you really trust God? - Is there a specific area of your life He is inviting you to surrender? Challenge 'Be intentional to trust and surrender to God!' Scripture - James 4:1-7 - 1 Corinthians 10:13 - Isaiah 54:17 - Philippians 4:6-7
#7. Two Kinds of Wisdom
March 19, 2017 • Brandi Carrano
James teaches us that there are two types of wisdom. That which is not from heaven, and that which is. We can all grow in wisdom, but it is our choice whether or not to do so. In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano continues our series with teaching from James 3:13-18 on two kinds of wisdom. . . . Reflection Questions - Who are you getting wisdom from? - Are you growing in God’s Word for yourself? - Who are your truth-tellers? - Who are you imitating? Challenge 'Let’s grow in wisdom from heaven!' Scripture - James 3:13-18 - James 1:5 - Hebrews 6:12 - Hebrews 13:7