James: A Faith That Works
James 5:13-20 – The Importance of Prayer
Parting last words. There is an element of weight and importance to them. In these parting last words of James, the author has a very simple message: never stop praying. Not only is prayer important because it keeps our thoughts focused on God, but it also connects us with him. It is when we are connected that he is most likely to do mighty things through us. God does not ask us to be amazing. He simply asks us to…
James 5:7-12 – Patience In Suffering
None of us like to be patient, but it is even harder when we have to be patient during difficult times. In this passage, Pastor Kyle preaches in James and talks about the importance of being patient during suffering and waiting for the return of Jesus. While you are suffering, James tells us to be kind and honest so that we will not lose our witness. Sermon Clip MESSAGE Notes James 5:7-12 – Patience During Suffering Pastor Kyle Lewis …
James 5:1-6 – The Danger of Wealth
Money is not something most pastors like to talk about. However, James is addressing something that is very practical in the lives of believers. Money is something we all desire, but it can also be so dangerous. So James gives some very strong warnings about the dangers. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle examines these dangers and then shows what we should do instead. You cannot serve both God and money, so you must choose which one will take priority. Sermon…
James 4:13-17 – The Danger of Pride
In James 4:13-17, James warns us about the dangers of pride and how it can lead to our spiritual downfall. Therefore we must be very intentional about getting it out of our life. In this passage, James gives two examples about how pride leads us astray and how we can get it out of our life. Even when times are crazy, God does not give us permission to act pridefully. Sermon Clip Full Service MESSAGE Notes James 4:13-17 – The…
James 4:1-12 – Who Is Your Friend?
After a short break we continue through our series in James. In this passage, James will talk about two types of friendships: with the world and with God. One will lead to a life of chaos. The other will lead to a life of spiritual fruitfulness. Which one will you choose? The key word is ONE because you can only be friends with one. So if you choose to be friends with the world, you will become an enemy of…
James 3:13-18 – Do You Have Heavenly Wisdom?
In chapter 3, James describes two types of wisdom. One if from the world and leads to selfishness and vile practices. The other is from heaven and leads to peace and a harvest of righteousness. The problem is that we do not need any help attaining worldly wisdom! In fact, it is so prevalent in our culture that we just assume it is normal. James encourages us to instead pursue heavenly wisdom. If you do, not only will you benefit…
James 3:1-12 – The Power of the Tongue
The tongue can wield an enormous of power. It can be used for both good and bad. In this passage, James talks about the importance of using your tongue for good and not bad. He describes how the tongue reveals what is on the inside of you. Do you have trouble controlling your tongue? The more we submit our lives to Jesus, the more we will get better at controlling our tongue! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded…
James 2:14-26 – Real Faith
Due to a camera problem, the video quality is not as good as usual. We apologize for the inconvenience. What does real faith look like? How do you reconcile good works and faith? In this sermon, Pastor Kyle explores how James describes real faith and how we can live it out in our own lives. Don’t let your actions show one thing and your words another. Make sure that your actions are backing up what you say you believe! It’s…
James 1:26 – 2:13 – Marks of a Gospel-Saturated Life
What does a person look like who has been saturated with the gospel? While no one will be perfect on this side of life, a person who has understood and accepted the gospel message and then let it saturate his/her life will have certain marks in his/her life. In this passage, Pastor Kyle addresses what these are and why they are so important. A gospel-saturated person cares for those in need! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet can be downloaded by…
James 1:19-25 – The Importance of Obedience
In this passage, James gives three different ways that Christians do not obey God. Some do not listen, others do not remember, and others do not act. Each of these three are full of problems, and James gives us suggestions on how we can get better at obeying. If we get better at obeying the Word of God, we will thrive spiritually and, as James says, “be blessed.” One of the keys to thriving as a Christian is obeying the…
James 1:13-18 – Keeping Faith During Temptation
How can you keep faith during times of temptation? In this sermon, James tells us about the dangers of giving into temptation and why we should pursue God instead. James says that following God is so much better than following temptation. Temptation leads to death, but God is the path of life. The choice is yours: which will you choose? We need to realize that a better life comes from following God than following sin! Sermon Clip (The teaching sheet…
James 1:1-12 – Having Faith During Trials
Due to a camera problem, the video quality is not as good as usual. We apologize for the inconvenience. Is it possible to have faith while going through trials? Is it possible to thrive spiritually during these trying times? Pastor Kyle begins a new message series through the book of James and in this message, he shares why trials are important for a Christian and the mindset we should have when going through them. God is more concerned about your…