James 1:26 makes it clear: "religious" people that do not control their tongues are practicing a worthless religion. One of the hardest things God will ever ask us to do is control one of the smallest parts of our bodies. But how do we tame our tongue? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from James 3:1-12 on taming the tongue.
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Reflection Question
- How are you needing to tame your tongue?
Challenge
'Intentionally work to tame your tongue! Continue reading, writing out, and memorising James!'
Scripture
- James 1:26
- James 3:1-12
- Proverbs 18:21
- Matthew 12:34
- Proverbs 20:27
- Proverbs 4:23
- Proverbs 16:24
- Proverbs 15:1
- Proverbs 17:28
- Ecclesiastes 3:7
- Philippians 4:6
- Proverbs 12:18
- Proverbs 23:7
- Psalm 19:14
#6. Taming the Tongue
Faith + Works: A Walk Through the Book of James
March 12, 2017 • John Carrano
#10. Patience and Prayer
April 9, 2017 • John Carrano
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. . . . 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
#9. Boasting About Tomorrow
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