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Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Surveys show that most people in America say they have faith, yet a quick check of the news would make you wonder how that can be. Here at the heart of his letter, James challenges his readers to consider what they believe and how they can respond/live because of it. Today we’ll explore some practical ways our faith should alter how we behave.
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
The challenge to be “doers and not merely hearers” of the word is most severely challenged in the way we see/treat those around us. Having received God’s grace, it is still natural to be selective in the way we extend that grace to others, but we are invited to “do” better.
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Toward the end of the first chapter, James notes that a faith that works will produce some very practical results. We are invited to see that true faith is not just a matter of what we think but will also be revealed in what we do. Similar to the old WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) movement, James instructs us to “do” what the Word of God says, and live in a way that reflects this true “faith”.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
James continues to touch on challenges that we all face. This week we’ll look at the common experience of facing temptation. If we cannot completely avoid temptation, what are the steps to take when temptation knocks?
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
James opens his letter right where we live: confronted by difficult circumstances. Trials and suffering are part of the human experience but sometimes they can wreck our trust and stunt our growth. So our journey begins here, how can “a faith that works” help us through the difficulties we face?
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
As spring gives way to summer, we will open a new series rooted in the New Testament Book of James entitled“A Faith that Works”. This letter was written to encourage the faith of believers in the 1st century yet is still a relevant and practical guide to living together. Today we are “getting started”.
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. Forgiveness is essential to the Christian life. We understand that we need forgiveness, but often we get stuck bearing the wounds we’ve received and the bitterness that then grows.
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but sometimes our spirit gets out of tune and critical. We may feel justified in our critical rut, but we must be set free.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but sometimes our spirit can be wounded by the hurts of life. What do we do when our spirit feels crushed by the weight of pain? Today we begin that healing journey.
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
Something is amiss. We know we’ve been created for something wonderful: a loving, life-giving relationship with the God of the Universe. But often our “God-connection”, instead of being vital and life-giving can feel dull, or weak, or mis-connected. The Psalmist points to the need for a “right spirit” within us, but our spirit easily gets out of tune. Today we begin the journey of allowing God to do the work of making our spirit right again.