Cornerstone Baptist Church

I. Don’t Sin In Order To Get Money II. Don’t Give Your Heart To Money III. Remember That God Will Judge The Enemies of His People

Christians should talk about the future in a manner that shows our dependence on God's good providence.

Believers are commanded to flee from judging fellow Christians on matters that lack a clear biblical precedent or position.

James implores followers of Christ to break friendship with the world and to draw near to God through Christ Jesus.

God shows us that while David is the chosen king, he is vulnerable to sin with tragic consequences to those under his care. Our perfect King Jesus, was infallible and His perfection brings saving consequences to those He shepherds.

Wise believers consider themselves less than others, pursuing peace and trusting in the fruits of Godly living. such wisdom is produced in and through God who gives wisdom to His children.

See the God-given faith of Jonathan; See Jonathan choosing the eternal kingdom over the present kingdom; See Jonathan following the coming kingdom while living the role God gave him

James teaches us the incredible power and danger of our tongues. Our tongues reveal our hearts, which need changing by the the grace of God so that we might bless God and not destroy others.

James demonstrates that while we are saved by faith alone, the type of faith that saves us will be accompanied by works.

James teaches us to not show partiality in how we treat fellow Christians. If we show partiality we reject the normal way that God works and we confuse the witness of God's mercy to the world.

James teaches us that the Christian should not speak with anger. While the task of avoiding anger will take work, it will provide life. He goes further to call us to love others, the essence of true religion.

When trials bring temptations, we should understand that though the trial may be brought by God our temptation derives from our sinful hearts. Our temptation can only be resolved by faith birthed by God focused on His goodness.

David sets an example of how to live through adversity and attack all the while trusting God.

James commands us to count it joy when we face suffering as God ordains and uses our suffering to strengthen our faith and get us to heaven.

James opens his letter by reminding us of our primary calling as servants of Jesus, living with other Christians as pilgrims who draw near to Jesus through His Word.

Jesus is prized by God and His people and therefore God proclaims His excellencies by His church proclaiming the one they now prize.

David is identified as the Deliverer of God. He points us to the Deliverer in Jesus. We see in this passage traits of Fans, Followers and Foes

The Day of the Lord will bring life in the presence of God for the people of God. Sadly it will bring judgment to the enemies of God. Until then, the enemies of God will press against the people of God.

God will bring His people to His place through faith in the Shepherd who He struck. As He brings His people to His place, He refines them and grows them.

The story of David and Goliath is a picture of seeing through the eyes of faith versus trusting in the flesh. David forecasts our great King Jesus who has defeated our main enemies of sin and death, the flesh and the devil.

Man started the rebellious fight against God. God will end the fight by being pierced for His children and bringing judgment on His enemies.

God will not abide with sin forever. He will either judge sin or pardon sin through His Good Shepherd, Jesus, whom He desires we trust as our shepherd.

The Gospel: Our Declaration of Dependence

God is the only shepherd who can provide and protect His sheep.

The King is coming to bring peace.