Sunday Morning Sermons

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. This week, James gives us th...

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. This Sunday, we continue our...

James has been taking us on a guided tour of what it looks like to live as a “Doer of the Word” (1:22). In Chapter 2, he showed us how doing the Word shapes how we see each other (without partiality) and serve each other (see a need, meet a need). Now in chapter 3, James introduces a lengthy section about how being a doer of the word impacts how we speak to each other. Join us this Sunday as we st...

Join us this Christmas Sunday as we examine the story of Christmas from the shepherds’ point of view. Though we’ve all heard the Christmas story countless times, we’ve rarely stopped to consider why the angels first appeared to proclaim the good news of Christ’s coming to a group of shepherds. Answering this question brings into focus a profound part of the Christmas story that you’ve probably nev...

In James’s book, Chapter 1 taught us about the importance of faith and the change that it produces in us. Having been given faith in Christ, now we are responsible to use that faith to work out our salvation as we become “Doers of the Word.” In the process, the works that we now do (being in the faith) prove the reality of faith’s power in our lives. Join us this week as we conclude our study of J...

In James 1, James helped us see how true faith drives us to become doers of the Word. In chapter 2:1-13, he taught us how faith must shape how we see one another. Now, in 2:14-26, he’s challenging us to serve one another and thereby prove the reality of our faith through our works. Join us this Sunday as we continue our study of James 2. In this next section, James helps us see the difference betw...

In the book of James, we will be exploring the relationship between faith and works. Before we can fully appreciate James’ message, it’s essential to understand that faith always precedes any good works. Good works never produce faith (because faith isn’t something we produce); instead, faith always produces works. For this, we can be thankful! Join us for this Thanksgiving Sunday as we reflect on...

In James 2:1-7, James showed us why faith is incompatible with partiality: It dishonors God when we judge each other’s value using any external standard in place of Christ. Instead, if we love Christ deeply, we must love each other completely. James helps us understand what that looks like in 2:8-13. Join us this week as we continue our study in James 2. Having already taught us how we can never t...

n James 2, we begin to learn what life looks like for those who are “doers of the Word” and have a genuine relationship with Jesus. Right away, James begins by explaining how we must see each other in light of who we know Christ is.

In James 1, we’ve seen what it looks like to live with Christ in a difficult world. In Him, we can face our trials with joy and temptations with power, but only as we live according to the Word of God, our source for wisdom. Accordingly, we must be doers and not only hearers of that word. But before we start “doing,” there’s one more foundational truth we must first understand. This week, James be...

First Kings 11 provides a sobering warning from Solomon’s life. He started so well and ended so miserably. It wasn’t a matter of head knowledge or theological clarity. He allowed many compromises along the way which led him to catastrophic failure. How did that happen? What happened in his heart and life? And why do so many start well but not finish well? We will look at 1 Kings 11 and be warned b...

Having shown us why we must study the Word, James will now teach us how to study the Word. Since the Scripture is the agent of change that the Spirit uses in my life, I must be quick to hear and embrace it. But what does that look like in practice? In this passage, James provides three foundational principles for effective Bible Study.

Context: James has proven God’s goodness (not only in saving us), but also in empowering us to fight our sin effectively. Having clearly convinced us that our greatest problem lies within, he is now going to teach us how to use the Word of God effectively in our lives. This week, he starts by teaching us why we must study the Word!

Having already established that God is not the author of sin, James helps us understand where evil really does come from: inside each of us. In these verses, he not only helps us understand our problem, but he also provides us with the solution to solve that problem! Join us this week as we explore the nature of temptation in our lives and discuss effective strategies for overcoming it.

James has built a strong case for the fact that trials are for God’s glory and our good. It’s through the experience of trials that God prepares us for the exaltation of eternity with Himself. Understanding this truth may cause some to wonder: If God is using this trial in my life, does that mean that He’s the source of the evil causing my problem? Join us this week as we talk about this “problem...

Join us this Sunday as we resume our study together through the book of James. In James 1, the author has been helping us see that God’s way of seeing life is very different from our own. And yet when we trade our view for His, contentment, hope, and reward await us even amidst the difficulties of this life. This week, the author presents a riddle for us to solve together. The point of his puzzle...

James is writing to individuals who face extremely complex challenges in their lives. Having lived most of his life with Christ, he writes a letter aimed at instructing those who live in Christ. Living in this way requires wisdom from above. Join us this week as we continue our study in the book of James. To navigate through the difficulties of this life, we must have wisdom from above. James teac...

James is writing to people who are facing very complex challenges in their lives. Having lived most of his life with Christ, he writes a letter aimed at instructing those who live in Christ. Join us this week as we begin a brand-new study in the book of James. As CS Lewis once said, "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." Having lived most of his life with Christ, J...

James is writing to people who are facing very complex challenges in their lives. Having lived most of his life with Christ, he writes a letter aimed at instructing those who live in Christ. Join us this week as we begin a brand-new study in the book of James. As CS Lewis once said, "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny." Having lived most of his life with Christ, J...