In this passage, James directs us to choose humility over pride, contrasting the judgmental attitude with Jesus's teachings of love and empathy. James warns us against the harm caused by judgmental thoughts and speech. He emphasizes the importa

A Life of Repentance

Apr 30th, 2024 37m 28s

Repentance is not a one-time event; it’s a lifestyle for all who follow Jesus. James 4:1-10 helps us repent by turning from blaming to owning and from running to drawing near.

The Devotional Life

Apr 23rd, 2024 24m 56s

Everyone is devoted to something. Engineers to a solution. Parents to well-rounded kids. Students to their classes. Even the lazy person is devoted…to comfort. But what should we be devoted to most? James insists our chief devotion should be to

Who Is Wise

Apr 23rd, 2024 34m 9s

Wisdom is not primarily about what you know, but about having a character that is life-giving to those around you. James describes the life of the proud and the life of the meek, and we are invited through the grace of Jesus to become wise like

The Devotional Life

Apr 22nd, 2024 24m 47s

Who Is Wise?

Apr 16th, 2024 34m 9s

Wisdom is not mostly about what you know, but about having a character that is life-giving to those around you. James describes the life of the proud and the life of the meek and we are invited through the grace of Jesus to become wise like Him

Who Is Wise?

Apr 15th, 2024 34m 4s

Wisdom is not mostly about what you know but about having a life-giving character to those around you. James describes the life of the proud and the life of the meek and we are invited through the grace of Jesus to become wise like Him.

The Power of Words

Apr 9th, 2024 34m 4s

What comes out of our mouths is often indicative of what’s already in our hearts. James teaches that no human being can tame the tongue. But when our hearts and words are in the hands of someone good, they can be used for good. Scriptures: Jame

Death is Defeated

Apr 1st, 2024 29m 48s

The moment Jesus Christ walks out of the tomb, hell weeps and heaven rejoices. In that moment, our risen Savior tramples death, and gives us a picture of what is to come. Christ has died, Christ is Risen, and Christ will come again. Scripture:

Lifeless Faith

Mar 25th, 2024 36m 57s

James warns us that a faith marked by words without actions, knowledge without love, and belief without cost is no faith at all. This passage is a loving warning that leads us to consider the quality of our faith, and seek grace. Scripture: Jam

Faith and Works

Mar 18th, 2024 37m 3s

We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that remains alone. True faith in Jesus really works. Scripture: James 2:14–26

The Economy of Mercy

Mar 11th, 2024 35m 38s

Partiality is anti-law and anti-love which means it is anti-God’s character. Chapter 2 of James is a warning and an invitation: Mercy abounds for those who show mercy. Scripture: James 2:1-13

Pure Religion

Mar 4th, 2024 37m 50s

Pure religion isn't more than caring for the vulnerable, but it’s also not less. James reminds us that people who love God, love the people who God loves. Scripture: James 1:26–27

Listen & Obey

Feb 26th, 2024 39m 4s

James reminds us that following Jesus is about listening to God’s word and obeying what He says. Scripture: James 1:19–25

Suffering and the Goodness of God

Feb 12th, 2024 34m 1s

James writes to a persecuted people to help them be refined in their suffering. We can name the wisdom he shared like this: Suffering is not meaningless. God is not evil; He is good. Suffering won’t last forever. Scripture: James 1:12–18

Fading Pursuits

Feb 5th, 2024 35m 47s

James 1:5-11 challenges the rich and the poor to see their relationship with money as one of the greatest tests of faith.

Ask in Faith

Jan 29th, 2024 36m 7s

James 1:5-8 tells us we need wisdom, that God gives wisdom and when we ask in faith, He generously gives the wisdom we need.

Tests of Faith

Jan 22nd, 2024 28m 4s

James shows us how to navigate the trials of life, as tests of faith, which produce wholeness.

James

Jan 16th, 2024 35m 22s

This week we begin a new series in the book of James. The aim of this letter, written by James the brother of Jesus, is to help Christ followers learn wholeness through the wisdom of Jesus.

A Year of Grace

Jan 8th, 2024 32m 21s

Colossians 1:21-23 tells of the depth of grace we have in Jesus for our past, present and future. As we start a new year, we are reminded that the year will be filled with grace from and with Jesus.

Slowing Down with the Father

Jan 2nd, 2024 33m 33s

The antidote to “busyness” is Jesus. In Christ we learn to prioritize consistent time alone with the Father. Scripture: Mark 1:35–39

Advent: Christ’s Peace

Jan 2nd, 2024 20m 36s

In a fallen world, we can't make it all right; we can't make our own peace but thankfully we can look to Christ for peace. Through the incarnation, we see how God became man, as a wonderful counselor and the Prince of Peace. Scripture: Isaiah 9

Advent: Simeon and Anna’s Praise

Dec 18th, 2023 33m 48s

Simeon & Anna’s encounter with Jesus models for us the kind of eager anticipation that should mark the life of all believers awaiting His second advent. Scripture: Luke 2: 25–38