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.” […]
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.” […]
A FAITH THAT ANCHORS ME IN STORMS A FAITH THAT WORKS WHEN LIFE DOESN’T JULY 26, 2020 Matthew 7:24-27 (Jesus) “Everyone who pays attention to MY WORD and puts it into practice is like a wise person who built his house on a SOLID ROCK foundation. Then a STORM arose. The rain poured down, and […]
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 […]
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 […]