James: Don't Follow Your Heart

Remaining Steadfast

February 7, 2016 • Matt Porter • James 5

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Submitting to God

January 31, 2016 • Matt Porter • James 4:6–12

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Friendship With the World

January 24, 2016 • Matt Porter • James 4:1–5

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Wisdom From Heaven

January 17, 2016 • Matt Porter • James 3:13–18

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Words Matter

December 20, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 3:1–12

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Faith That Works

December 13, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 2:14–26

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

December 6, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 2:1–13

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

The Implanted Word

November 29, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:19–27

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

The Lies We Believe

November 22, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:16–18

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

On Trial

November 15, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:12–15

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Mo Money, Mo Problems

November 8, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:9–11

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Drop Kick Your Doubt

November 1, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:6–8

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

Defy What You Feel

October 25, 2015 • Matt Porter • James 1:1–5

Is faith simply believing a certain way? Can I ever be really sure that I have a saving, genuine faith, or will I always wonder whether I’m an imposter? Can I simply “follow my heart” into knowing what God expects? The book of James was written in order to help us examine our lives, warning us that the heart is easily deceived. It shows us how we can develop an authentic faith that transcends circumstance. As we seek to understand our story as part of God’s narrative for our lives, James helps us discover that the evidence for genuine faith comes not from what we feel, but in allowing our head, heart, and hands to be transformed in a way that leads to action.

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