James
James Week 13
December 10, 2019 • Erin Morris
Is it wrong to take an oath? If I pray with faith am I guaranteed to be healed? Join us for our final section of James as we discuss what causes sickness, the means by which we're healed and what effective prayer looks like. James also challenges us to confess our sins one to another and to live in such a way that we seek to turn back those caught in sin. Scriptures used: James 5:12-20 Proverbs 12:22 1 Corinthians 1:3-5 Job 1:21 John 9:2-3 Numbers 12 Acts 5:1-11 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 1 John 5:14-15 1 Kings 18 2 Corinthians 5:18 Proverbs 11:30
James Week 12
December 3, 2019 • Lyndsay Hudgens
What does the Bible say about generosity? Is it bad to have money? How can we be patient in times of struggle? James challenges us to look beyond ourselves and our own struggles to see those around us. We are called to have grace for one another, bear with each other, and to endure through difficulty. Join us for our next section of James. Scripture Used: James 5:1-11 Luke 18:18-25 Mark 4:19 Proverbs 11:28 1 John 3:17-18 Matthew 6:19-21 Hebrews 13:5
James Week 11
November 19, 2019 • Paula Thorp
What is the difference between gaining wise counsel and gossiping or slander? When do we cross over from questioning something into judging each other? As believers in Jesus Christ we ought to be careful with the words we speak about others. God is the only righteous Judge. We also must be careful to consult Him as we make plans for our lives as we do not know what each day holds. James challenges us to live each day deliberately, remembering that God calls us to specific things each day. Grab your Bible and join us as we finish chapter 4. Scriptures used: James 4:11-17 1 Peter 2:12 Galatians 5:15 Ephesians 4:29 Luke 12:16-21
James Week 10
November 12, 2019 • Ranae Seestadt
What does it mean that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble? How can we successfully resist the devil? Humility is a safeguard for our lives and helps us recognize and avoid the snares of the enemy. Pride drives us to judge one another, think more highly of ourselves than we ought and be led into all kinds of evil. God gives us a greater grace that we may overcome through His power. Scriptures used: James 4:6-10 Galatians 5:25 Matthew 4:1-11 1 Peter 5:8 Ephesians 6:10-18 Philippians 2:5-8
James Week 9
November 5, 2019 • Erin Morris
What is the reason for the conflict we have between each other? How do the passions of our hearts drive us to disunity and other sins? James explains that all sin starts with a desire in our hearts that we cultivate and allow to grow into action. He reminds us that we cannot serve both the world and its desires and also serve the Lord. We must make a choice. Grab your Bible and join us for our next portion of James. Scriptures used: James 4:1-5 2 Timothy 3:2-5 James 3:16 Galatians 5:15 Matthew 5:21-24 Matthew 18:15-17 Matthew 5:29-30 Luke 8:4-15 1 Kings 18:21
James Week 8
October 29, 2019 • Paula Thorp
What is wisdom? How does Godly wisdom differ from worldly wisdom? Selfishness and jealousy can motivate us to all kinds of evil, but God’s wisdom will guard and guide us. Through wisdom we can understand how to be pure, peaceable, gentle and merciful. Scriptures used: James 3:13-18 Proverbs 25:11 2 Corinthians 5:21
James Week 7
October 22, 2019 • Lisa McGill
It’s easy to use our tongues inappropriately. We often use the wrong tone, speak without thinking, or we’re quick to defend and speak when we are angry. In chapter 3, James discusses the extreme power of our tongue, reminding us that words have a great impact on our lives and the lives of others. He emphasizes that we need to be extremely careful with the words we choose to utilize.
James Week 6
October 15, 2019 • Erin Morris
What does “saving faith” look like? Is it possible to know some things about God and not be saved? What do works have to do with faith? James lays out three different kinds of faith in this text, but only one is true faith. Join us as we examine what the difference is and how you can be sure your faith is real.
James Week 5
October 1, 2019 • Paula Thorp
How can we love our neighbor as ourselves? How can we show preference to one another in love? If we show partiality to those around us, we sin and fail to love how Christ loved us. If we have received the mercy of God we should extend that to each other. Join us as we examine our next section of James 2.
James Week 3
September 17, 2019 • Tracey Helms
What does pure, undefiled religion look like in the eyes of God? How should knowing Christ impact our walk? The Bible tells us that our faith should change us from the inside out. We should walk in His promises, His ways and care about those that are in distress. As we walk with the Lord, we can experience true transformation. Join us this week as we examine our next portion of James.
James Week 2
September 10, 2019 • Paula Thorp
How can we use the resources God has given us well? How can we ensure that our hope is in the Lord and not in our resources? Join us as we talk about walking by faith and not by sight. As we trust the Lord He will help us persevere and avoid being deceived by the enemy in times of trial. James 1:9-18
James Week 1
September 3, 2019 • Erin Morris
We all face times of testing and trials in our lives. As believers in Jesus Christ, how should we approach trials? Is it possible that trials can even be good for us? In this message Erin Morris discusses how we can even count our trials as joy and allow them to be used for good in our lives. James 1:1-8