A FAITH THAT HANDLES DELAYS PATIENTLY A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t OCTOBER 11, 2020 James 5:7-11 – Be PATIENT, my friends, until the Lord comes back. Remember how patient farmers are as they WAIT for their valuable crops to mature and ripen. They also WAIT PATIENTLY for the spring and fall rains to […]

OCTOBER 4, 2020 FAITH THAT STOPS PLAYING GOD HOW TO STOP PLAYING GOD James 4:11-12 Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. There is only one lawgiver and judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you, who are you to judge your […]

FAITH IS WISE WITH WEALTH A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 James 5:1-6 God is not opposed to wealth. Many of the greatest believers in the Bible were wealthy. But God is opposed to the misuse and abuse of wealth. James deals with “The Four Key Aspects of Wealth.” I. The […]

FAITH THAT LIVES A LIFE THAT COUNTS A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 James 4:1-10 Vs. 6 & 10 – He gives us more Grace, and He will lift us up. What Are The Steps Step 1. Remember the loving desire of God. Vs. 5 – The Holy Spirit whom God […]

FAITH PRODUCES WISE LOVE A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 James 3:13-18 Vs. 18 – And these who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness. Wisdom is a lifestyle of love. Vs. 13 – Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it […]

FAITH THAT DIRECTS OUR TALK A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 James 3:1-12 James 3:2 – We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. Matt; 5:9 – Blessed are the […]

HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION Faith That Works James 1:12-18 (NIV) 12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. vs. 12 (KJV)”Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is […]

HOW TO HAVE REAL CHRISTIAN FAITH A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t August 30, 2020 James 2:14-26 Vs. 17 – Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by actions, is dead. Who is right, James or Paul? They both are. Paul (Gal. 2:16) & James (James 2:24) Problem Legalism Laxity Works Jewish Laws […]

A FAITH THAT SHOWS RESPECT TO EVERYONE A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t August 23, 2020 SIN OF PARTIALITY = Showing FAVORITISM & bias toward some people and showing PREJUDICE & bias against other people. “God never shows partiality and he cannot be corrupted.” Deuteronomy 10:17 “The Lord our God does not tolerate injustice, […]

A FAITH THAT STAYS CALM IN A CRISIS A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t August 16, 2020 HOW TO STAY CALM IN A CRISIS OR CONFLICT 1. REALIZE THE COST OF UNCONTROLLED ANGER. “A hot-tempered man…gets into all kinds of trouble.” Proverbs 29:22 “Hot tempers cause arguments.” Proverbs 15:18 “. . .anger causes mistakes.” […]