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Special Guest Bryon Schirner closes our series on the Psalms tonight with a look at Psalm 97. We see how God's glory helps us, convicts us, and fulfills us.

This psalm gets even more beautiful the longer you read it! David takes us even deeper into the hear of God as we learn not only that God forgives, but why He forgives us.

What are the Psalms really? Why are they important? How can we actually use them in our daily lives? Pastor Ryan kicks off our series by taking a deeper look into the prayer book (and hymn book!) of the Bible.

James ends his letter by talking about the importance of prayer. We have such an important gift that God has given us through prayer. It can help us in suffering and it can help us stay grounded in the good times. But the most important part of prayer is not the prayer itself, but the God to whom prayer points.

What do we do when suffering enters our lives? How can we possibly hope to endure? James shows us the way in God's Word.

Jesus is asked why his disciples do not Fast. He responds by telling two parables and calling himself The Bridegroom. What can we learn from this section of scripture? Plenty. But Pastor Ryan draws out 3 important truths.

James has some harsh words for the evil rich who are persecuting the church. God is furious. Yet in these harsh words the church can find comfort. God really does care about us, and he is angry when we are mistreated. This is the news we need to help us endure.

James is tackling the topic of Worldliness in the Church. How does the Church look too much like the World? James shows us two ways in this text: In how we speak to one another, and in how we plan our future. But what is the solution to these problems? James tells us that too.

We are so caught up in sinful jealousy of other people and other things. Thankfully, God is jealous too. He is jealous for us, and seeks our whole heart. His good jealousy overwhelms our sinful jealousy, and He changes us for the better. Will Ashworth explains the good news of a jealous and gracious God.

Wisdom is the difference between life and death. It is the difference between finding happiness, or always looking for it. How does someone become wise? James tells us.

The number 1 way that our faith shows itself is through our words. Words reveal what is happening in our heart. They are also extremely powerful and extremely important. James takes words seriously and explains to us why we should too.

In this section, James teaches us that faith and works are not two separate things. Our works are the end goal of our faith. Faith leads to works. Faith shows itself to be genuine through the works we do in our lives. Faith and works are not two separate things, in fact, when faith has reached its complete form, it shows itself in our works.

In our first week back, Ryan walks us through the major themes of the book of James and how they can help us understand not only the entire book better, but also understand ourselves.

Pastor Ryan walks us through the opening verses of the greatest letter ever written. In these verses we not only learn more about Jesus Christ, but about ourselves as well.

In his final sermon as a PVN Intern, Owen Vinson continues our walk through the book of James and explains what the writer means in his relationship between faith and works.

How should the Church treat those who are less popular or less fortunate? What does it look like when the church starts to fail in this area? James sees warning signs that the ancient church is getting something terribly wrong, and it has great meaning for the Church of today.

The good doctor: Bo Bradshaw, kicks off our study in James chapter 2 by walking us through the sin of partiality and explaining to us how we can love one another.

James continues to show his people what God is doing during their suffering. When we are suffering it is important that we are quick to listen with a humble heart. James goes on to show that during the storms of life, God's word is the safest place to be.

James concludes his discussion on suffering by continuing to remind us of all the good things that are happening while we go through hard times. Then he ends this section by giving us the best news of all.

(Sunday Sermon) - In one of the most famous passages of Scripture Jesus shows us 2 things: Who we truly worship, and who He truly is.

Suffering is something we all experience. How can the book of James help? It can provide us with a new and better perspective that brings hope on our darkest days.

James is one of the most popular books in church history, but why is that? Pastor Ryan walks us through the major themes of this book as we learn more about what God's grace really does in our lives.

What does the Bible actually say about abortion? Ryan walks us through several scriptures to show us God's heart on this important issue.

We all know about the concept of Abortion, but what is the legal background of Roe V. Wade? What actually happens in the womb during a pregnancy? Ryan walks us through the legal and scientific sides of this important topic.

We end our time in the 7 Churches of Revelation with the only 2 churches that Jesus does not correct. Philadelphia & Smyrna are in deep trouble with the world. Some of them are even about to die. But Jesus goes with them, even into death, and He will bring them out again.