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Week 6, Day 28 - James: Next Level Look

July 20, 2022 • Pastor Kiersten Telzerow • James 5:12–15

Today we are going to dive into verses 12-15. There’s something so beautiful and powerful about a simple faith.

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Interconnected

July 22, 2022 • Pastor Kiersten Telzerow • James 5:19–20

When I read James’ exhortation at the end I read this as– him saying– be concerned with the salvation of others around you. Be in prayer and be watchful when your brothers and sisters turn away from the faith. My part is to communicate the faith in such a way that I continuously live out the hope, the freedom, and the restoration that Jesus offers with my words and actions.

Dream, Pray, Think

July 21, 2022 • Pastor Kiersten Telzerow • James 5:16–18

James isn’t condemning us for not remembering– instead, he’s doing the opposite- he’s empowering us to remember and believe that our prayers matter. Our prayers make a difference. Our prayers have impact– so much so that they can cause rain to stop or rain to come. When was the last time you believed in the power and efficacy of your prayers THAT much?

Present Suffering

July 19, 2022 • Pastor Kiersten Telzerow • James 5:10–11

Just when you think James is done with making his point about patience, he highlights it again, ultimately saying, “No, really, I don’t think you understood it in the last verse so let me say it again.” ”Blessed are those who persevere.”