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In James 4:13-17, James rebukes planning for personal success without considering God's purposes for us. Today's message shows us how to make plans for life while keeping God's plans first and foremost.

Do you struggle with being critical and judgmental? Maybe you compare yourself to others or you believe they're doing things all wrong. The world tells us it's normal to put others in a box and categorize based on outward criteria, but James tells us there is a better way. Judgment isn't in line with God's way, so join us to learn more about what it looks like to be less judgmental...

How do you deal with conflict in your life? What causes it?  For many of us, it can be hard to admit our lives have conflict at all, much less to handle it in a godly manner.  Today’s passage from James 4:1-10 addresses the warring desires within us which lead to conflict and strife and teaches us a better way to deal with the war within. 

In a world that values heroics, strength and personal success, living gently and meekly is counter cultural. But those are some of the marks of wisdom and maturity we see in James chapter 3. In today’s sermon, Pastor Brian Few teaches a process of how to grow more wise in order to live in line with God’s way, for God’s glory, in your every day life.  

Can you imagine how much better your life would be if you controlled and directed your words for good? James says, “If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot wants it to go, even though the w...

Are we saved by faith, works or both? This is a 2,000 year old debate. James said, “What good is it if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” Paul said, By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” The reformer Martin Luther said, “The church is like a drunken peasant riding a donke...

Do you ever favor some people over others because they are attractive, cool, wealthy or accomplished? Favoritism has no place in church. Today's message shows us a better ways. James 2:1 asks: “How can you claim to have faith in Jesus Christ when you favor some people over others?” When the church gathered for worship they favored the wealthy over the poor by offering the wealthy the best seat...

In this week's sermon on James 1:19-27, Brian talks about the importance of listening to the Word of God, and putting it into practice in daily life.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Brian Few preaches about how to persevere through trials and temptation, with little or with much; in blessing or in struggle; aware of God's goodness in it all.

Have you been overwhelmed by life's trials? Disoriented by things you aren't sure how to handle? In this weeks' sermon, Brian Few teaches on wisdom; what it is, how to grow wise, and the ways God imparts wisdom to his children.

This week we started a study on the New Testament book of James. Today's message tackles the question, "How can I have joy in the midst of life's trials?"

There is so much we can learn from St. Patrick's life of faith. Today's message from Pastor Brian Few teaches 4 things we can learn from St. Patrick's life, and asks 4 questions to help you live them out.

In today's message, Michael Dougherty shares biblical instruction on why community matters, and how to cultivate an encouraging community of believers.

Your life is designed to be full of meaningful purpose. This sermon from Pastor Brian Few examines how being an ambassador of Christ makes life more purposeful. Join us in part 7 of Made New, our teaching series on how identity in Christ shapes every part of daily life.

What does it mean to be free from sin when it can still be present in our lives? In Christ, we are free from sin's power. But as humans, we know that we still do sin. Today's sermon from Pastor Brian Few addresses this tension. Join us as we continue our series Made New, and continue to understand what being "in Christ" means for every day of our lives.

This week's sermon from Pastor Brian Few is Part 5 of Made New, a series on identity in Christ and how it shapes every day of our lives.

This sermon from Pastor Brian Few is Part 4 in our series on finding identity in Christ.

Today's sermon from Pastor Brian Few is part 3 of Made New, a sermon series on identity in Christ.

This sermon from Pastor Brian Few is part 2 of our series Made New, on identity and Christ.

This sermon from Pastor Brian Few is part 1 of our series Made New, on identity and Christ.

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