Jun 16, 2019
James 5:13-20- Prayer Changes Things
Series: James
This week Pastor Derek closes out our time in James by dissecting the fervent command James gives us. Pray. James gives several examples that God not only listen to prayers, but He answers them. How can we pray with expectation that God will actually do what we pray for? What is hindering us from praying that way? are we attempting to disguise our doubt wit false piety?
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- Jun 16, 2019James 5:13-20- Prayer Changes Things
Jun 16, 2019James 5:13-20- Prayer Changes ThingsSeries: JamesThis week Pastor Derek closes out our time in James by dissecting the fervent command James gives us. Pray. James gives several examples that God not only listen to prayers, but He answers them. How can we pray with expectation that God will actually do what we pray for? What is hindering us from praying that way? are we attempting to disguise our doubt wit false piety?
- Jun 9, 2019James 5:7-12- Purpose in Patience
Jun 9, 2019James 5:7-12- Purpose in PatienceSeries: JamesThis week Pastor Derek shows how the common phrase to not pray for patience is at odds with what James says. In fact James illustrates that patience and steadfastness are things that Christians should aspire toward. This is harder than ever in our age of instant gratification. How can we view patience more positively in our lives and how can we cultivate it every day?
- Jun 2, 2019James 5:1-6- Temporary Treasures
Jun 2, 2019James 5:1-6- Temporary TreasuresSeries: JamesTemptation was mentioned in the very first chapter of the book of James. All temptations are built upon the focus of the temporary pleasures and treasures of this life. This week Pastor Derek walks us through the dangers that James shows us for those who are monetarily wealthy, and asks the question of where do we as Americans fall into that danger?
- May 26, 2019James 4:11-17- The Pride of Judgement
May 26, 2019James 4:11-17- The Pride of JudgementSeries: JamesJames continues the themes of pride and humility in the Christian life and this week, applies them to the judging of others and making plans. Do the warnings against judging others, and making life-plans mean we shouldn't engage in either practice?
- May 19, 2019James 4:1-10- Humility of Grace
May 19, 2019James 4:1-10- Humility of GraceSeries: JamesThis week Pastor Derek breaks down how pride is the root of all sin, and how James writes about how extremely dangerous the results of pride is even among brethren. In God's Kingdom, things are often opposite of the kingdom of man. The humble are lifted up, the weak are exalted. The grace we find in Christ, is to be the inverse of the pride we find in the world.
- May 5, 2019James 3:13-18- Two Kinds of Wisdom
May 5, 2019James 3:13-18- Two Kinds of WisdomSeries: JamesThis week Pastor Derek shows us why the book of James is sometimes called the "Proverbs of the New Testament," and how we must take the wisdom presented in it seriously. When it comes to wisdom, the Bible tells us of two kinds. That of God, and that of the world. Pastor Derek walks us through how James contrasts the two wisdom.
- Apr 28, 2019James 3:1-12- Power of the Tongue
Apr 28, 2019James 3:1-12- Power of the TongueSeries: JamesIn this weeks message from Pastor Derek we see that there are few things in this world that have caused more distress than the words of human beings. James highlights just how much power there is in the mouth of man. Words can be both a blessing and a curse. How seriously should we take our words as Christians? In the world of social media, do we exercise the same caution with our words that we do in person?
- Apr 14, 2019James 2:14-26- A Faith That Works
Apr 14, 2019James 2:14-26- A Faith That WorksSeries: JamesThis week Pastor Derek shows how many have levied charges that Paul and James contradict each other with faith and works. What is James saying here? Are good deeds necessary to be saved? If not, what is James saying?
- Apr 7, 2019James 2:1-13- The Pride of Prejudice
Apr 7, 2019James 2:1-13- The Pride of PrejudiceSeries: JamesGuest Pastor Scott Farmer shows us how humans seem to tend toward partiality. There are preferences that some of us hold with regard to race, gender or economic status. James suggests there is no room for this attitude in those who possess an active faith. How does this apply today with regard to all of the division that exists in our society? When every disagreement is described as discrimination, how are Christians to address different issues?
- Mar 31, 2019James 1:19-27- True Faith, Worthless Religion
Mar 31, 2019James 1:19-27- True Faith, Worthless ReligionSeries: JamesStudent Life Minister Christian Barrett walks us through how James outlines the outward behavior of true faith. This is contrasted with the outward practices of the religious. The main difference between true faith and worthless religion is authenticity. How can we be sure that we are working to ensure our faith is true, and avoid worthless shows of religiosity?