South Bay Bible Church

Our communities are ruined when we begin to elevate ourselves above others. James reminds us that we all sit below God, who is the ultimate Judge. When we look down on another person, especially fellow believers, we are putting ourselves in the seat that belongs solely to God. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Jon Moore

Occasionally we experience friction between ourselves and others, as well as between us and God. James explains that this is due to friction within ourselves. The solution for dismissing that friction? Humility. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

What makes someone wise? The scriptures tell us, not only how the wise think, but how the wise speak, act, and relate to others. James also tells us what will keep us from becoming wise if we do not keep ourselves in check. Needless to say, if all of us sought to be wiser, there would be greater peace in our communities. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

Have you ever said something out loud and experienced sorrow afterward? We don’t often realize how our words carry power. James tells us that the tongue is our strongest muscle, able to set a forest on fire. We must learn to use it for blessing God and those around us. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

The tension between faith and works has been one that many religions have wrestled through for thousands of years. James says you need a healthy blend of both, and that one will reveal the other. It’s not enough to simply say you believe, but you must allow yourself to be in positions where your trust in God is proven. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

We cannot say we love like Jesus when our love is inconsistent, dependent on who is in front of us. James reveals that favoritism can be as sinful as adultery or murder. How do we learn to see everyone through eyes of mercy, namely, God’s mercy? // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Jon Moore

Have you ever noticed that there are certain people who come to church to hear the word without any intention of doing anything with it? James says these people are deceived. If we don’t listen for the word with a desire for it to change us, then we will not receive the blessing of God’s word. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

We all face temptation to sin. We’re fallen humans living in a fallen world with an Enemy who would love for us to fail. James tells us that all temptation and sin begins with one thing – desire. That means that avoiding temptation begins with aligning desires. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

There are many people today who start their journey of faith off well, but trials and suffering choke out their faith. For that reason, James, the brother of Jesus, gives us a different perspective on the various troubles we face. God’s word tells us both what suffering does to us and what we can do when we suffer. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

Talk about money, people get funny. This can be even more true in church settings. That said, God Himself teaches us a lot about how to use our money for the Kingdom of God and the good of His church. In this sermon, we will think through why we give, how we give, and even what we give. Series - I Love My Church // Pastor - Matt Horne