Cambria Pulpit

Why is slander an acceptable sin? It's common in politics, entertainment, and even our homes and churches. The truth is, God hates slander. James warns against this sin in James 4:11-12. 

Conflicts come from our own sinful hearts. So, what is the solution? We find the answer to all our conflicts in James 4:7-10. Listen to part 2 of the sermon- "Why Can't We Get Along?":

We live in an angry world. Everyone has opinions and preferences, so there's no lack of conflict. So, where do these conflicts come from? James 4:1-6 gives the simple answer. 

How can you spot a fake? The best way to spot a counterfeit is to be familiar with the real version. In James 3:13-18, we learn about real wisdom and its counterfeit. True wisdom comes from God, while fake "wisdom" comes from this world. 

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words shall never hurt me." Many of us were taught this little rhyme as kids. But the fact is, this cute phrase is not accurate. Words are powerful and can be very hurtful. In James 3, we learn about the power of our words:

We all know people who talk a big game but can't back it up. Actions often speak louder than words. In James 2:14-26, we learn that true faith will produce action. Faith will result in good works. Listen to this week's message- "Faith Works":

For many of us, new places are challenging and frightening. We get anxious about new things. The cause of this fear is the reality of favoritism. In James 2, we learn that favoritism has no place in the church. 

What does it mean to live out your faith? Christians are called to follow and serve Christ. So what does that look like? In James 1:19-27, we learn the two necessary steps for living out our faith.

How do we know when God gives us wisdom? James 1:9-18 gives three aspects of biblical wisdom that provide clear evidence. Listen to part two of the message- "Marks of Biblical Wisdom":

Wisdom is seeing life as God sees it. So, how do we know when we have it? In James 1:9-18, we see three aspects of biblical wisdom that provide clear evidence. Listen to part one of the message- "Marks of Biblical Wisdom":

We've all had those days where everything seems to go wrong. Trials are a regular part of life. So, how can we hold onto our faith in our trials? James 1:2-8 gives the answer. Listen to Pastor Dave's sermon - "Holding Onto Faith in Trials":

Is your faith genuine? The sad reality is many people in the church have counterfeit faith. The book of James helps us determine what real faith looks like. Listen to Pastor Dave's sermon on James 1:1 as he introduces our new study:

Just because you look good and do good on the outside does not mean you are good with God. In the final verses of Galatians, Paul reminds the church that it's all about the heart. Listen to the final sermon in our series on Galatians - "Spirit Empowered Humility": 

How do we walk in the Spirit? Paul answers this question in Galatians 5-6. We walk in the Spirit by serving one another through the power of the Spirit. Learn more in this week's sermon- "Spirit-Empowered Obedience":

How do we grow in Christ? This theme has been a prominent question in Galatians. In Chapter 5, we learn that growth in Christ comes from Spirit-empowered, Christ-initiated, committed effort. Listen to this week's sermon, "Walk in the Spirit":

The Christian life is like a race. We're all running toward the goal of Christlikeness. However, certain obstacles in this life threaten our walk with God. Galatians 5:7-15 warns us about two sins that endanger the church and our walk with Christ. 

Christ has set us free. So why do we return to the things that used to enslave us? In Galatians 4-5, Paul appeals to the church to stand in the freedom that Christ has provided. Listen to this week's sermon - "Stand in Freedom": 

Rules can't make you good with God. Rules won't make you grow in Christ. Salvation and sanctification are by grace alone. In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul explains the difference between following the law and trusting the grace of God. 

What happens when children are left unsupervised? Chaos. What happens when sinners are left unrestricted? Chaos. The Law was our guardian until the fullness of time. But now that Christ has come, everything has changed. Learn more in this week's sermon:

Laws are necessary, but they don't fix problems. So what is the purpose of God's Law? In Galatians 3:15-29, Paul explains the purpose of the law and the supremacy of God's promise. Listen to Pastor Christian's sermon - "The Supreme Promise": (We apologize for the poor audio quality due to a technical difficulty.)

Salvation and Sanctification are not accomplished by rules or the Law, but through the power of the Spirit of God. Paul reveals this to us and the Galatians through the example of the Holy Spirit and Abraham. 

How can we change? Many of us want to change, but we're frustrated by our faulty efforts. Galatians 2:20 declares that only the Gospel of Jesus Christ can change us. Through the Gospel, God transforms broken people into His own glorious masterpiece. 

Will you stand for the truth even when it may cost you? In Galatians 2, the Apostle Paul boldly stood for the truth. Believers must be willing to confront anyone who threatens the purity of the Gospel. Learn more in this week's message:

Often Christians judge others and add standards in order to make people right with God. But the Gospel frees the Christian from the law. The Gospel + nothing else makes us right with God. Pastor Dave explored this idea in Galatians 2:1-10 and challenges us not to confuse the results of salvation with the cause of salvation.