Regardless of your faith (or lack of faith) in Jesus, we experience pressure, strain, loss, and struggle. We face "trials of every kind." The invitation from James is to welcome wisdom. But what kind of wisdom? The result of that choice will make all the difference in our world, our communities, and our closest relationships.
When Wisdom Comes to Town
September 17, 2023 • Pastor Peter Damaska • James 1:5–8, James 3:13–18
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Don't Give Up Praying!
October 29, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • James 4:1–10, James 5:13–18
Pray earnestly. Pray often. Pray when you are in trouble. Pray when you are full of joy. Seek prayer when facing all kinds of illness. Pray with clean hands and pure hearts. The prayer of the righteous is powerful. Pray with God’s name, God’s Kingdom, and God’s will as your focus. Don’t stop praying!
Life Does Not Consist In An Abundance Of Possessions
October 22, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • James 1:9–11, James 4:13–17, James 5:1–6
We live in an economic system that preys on our lack of self-control and mindless consumption. We give advertisements, our neighbors, and social media facades permission to sow discontent in our souls and cultivate an insatiable desire for more. James cries out like the prophets of old and warns the Church of the dangers of wealth and challenges us to live, instead, with radical generosity.
Small Changes the World
October 15, 2023 • Pastor Peter Damaska • James 3:1–12
They say life, like football, is a game of inches. Each of us face “little things” or “final details” which can make all the difference in our lives. The biblical author, James, makes a big deal about a small thing in hopes that we will trust God with the big and small parts of our lives.