Oh Brother
Five short chapters. TONS of practical wisdom. All from James, the brother of Jesus.
The Power of Prayer
June 19, 2022 • Elijah Schiarelli
Prayer is one of the most powerful tools that we have for connecting with God in a way that influences our everyday lives. Prayers really do have power and are effective in the here and now. But it doesn't always seem that way, does it? What about when people pray for healing or peace or relief from injustice—but it doesn't happen? Why does it seem like God steps into some situations but not others? Pastor Elijah Schiarelli steps into the book of Matthew with a look at these questions and the power of prayer.
No Favorites
June 12, 2022 • Angie Frame
We all have our favorites. From Coke or Pepsi, to your favorite spot on the couch, favorites follow us all. What about when it comes to people? Having a favorite uncle or cousin is harmless. But favoritism isn’t always harmless. The Bible speaks to this and encourages us to not show favoritism. Join Teaching Pastor Angie Frame as she looks at what this means for us and how it plays a part in our lives today.
Words Matter
June 5, 2022 • Brian C. Hughes • Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 15, Matthew 12:33–37, James 3:3–10
There is something that you possess that is far more powerful that you probably know or realize. You carry it with you every day. It can create life. It can destroy life. It can change the http://world...and it can lead the world to war. Even God himself uses this tool in unexpectedly dynamic ways. It’s right on the tip of your tongue. What we’re talking about is the power of words.
Active Faith
May 29, 2022 • Brian C. Hughes • Matthew 7:21–29, James 1:22–25, Galatians 5:13–24, 1 John 3:16–24
James would say that there is no such thing as faith without action. He would call that an oxymoron. By definition, Faith IS active. Or to say it in the negative, Faith without Action is no faith at all. But James’ teachings seem to have some competition from within the Bible itself. So in this week’s message from the “Oh Brother” series, we examine that and clear the fog.