#3. Listening and Doing

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#3. Listening and Doing

Faith + Works: A Walk Through the Book of James

February 19, 2017 • John Carrano

Have you ever listened to someone but not done what they said? What about when it comes to God's Word, do you just listen to it, or do you actively do what it says? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from James 1:19-27 on listening and doing.

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Reflection Question

- Are you merely listening to the word of God, or are you doing what it says?

Challenge

'Don’t just listen to the word of God - do what it says! Continue reading, writing out, and memorising James!'

Scripture

- James 1:1
- Acts 8:4
- Luke 11:28
- James 1:19-27
- Proverbs 17:27-28

#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