FAITH PRODUCES WISE LOVE

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 […]

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FAITH THAT DIRECTS OUR TALK

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 […]

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HOW TO HAVE REAL CHRISTIAN FAITH

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 […]

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A FAITH THAT SHOWS RESPECT TO EVERYONE

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, […]

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A FAITH THAT STAYS CALM IN A CRISIS

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.” […]

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A FAITH THAT STAYS CALM IN A CRISIS

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.” […]

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FAITH THAT WINS OVER TEMPTATION

JULY 19, 2020 FAITH THAT WINS OVER TEMPTATION James 1:13-15 – When tempted, no one should say God is tempting me, for Gad cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone; but each one is tempted by his own evil desire. THREE OBSERVATIONS ABOUT TEMPTATION 1. First, remember that temptation is normal. I […]

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Faith for Life’s Decisions

JULY 12, 2020 FAITH FOR LIFE’S DECISIONS James 1:5-11 Immediately after speaking about problems (vs. 2-4), James deals with the matter of decision- making. The quality of your life will be determined by the wisdom or foolishness of your decisions. 1. The problem: Indecision. Verse 8 – A double-minded man is unstable in all his […]

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