All it takes is one encounter with the risen saviour and everything changes. Welcome to our brand new series: 'Faith + Works: A Walk Through the Book of James'. In this week's message Pastor Brandi Carrano kicks off the series with teaching from James 1:1.
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Reflection Questions
- Have you had an encounter with the risen Saviour? (From knowing “about” Jesus to fully committing your heart & life to him?)
- Go back to that moment - reflect and thank Him for revealing Himself to you.
Challenge
'Begin reading, writing out, and memorising James!'
Scripture
- James 1:1
- Acts 8:4
- John 7:3-5
- Mark 3:20-21
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
#1. One Encounter
Faith + Works: A Walk Through the Book of James
February 5, 2017 • Brandi Carrano
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