James 4:11-17 Planning is a good thing, but when we do not acknowledge that our sovereign God may change our plans, we tend to live as practical Atheists.

Colossians 4:2-6 Slides Paul instructs Christians on how we should pray and how we should interact with unbelievers; not so that we can become better people, but because there is an eternal reality which motivates us.

1 Peter 1:3-9 We have a settled certainty that God will fully accomplish the redemption of His people. Our hope is a living hope because Jesus lives!

James 4:7-10 Slides True humility is recognizing who who are and who God is, and it is cultivated by drawing near to God through submission to Him and repentance toward Him.

James 4:1-6 Slides The passions that are marked by jealousy and selfish ambition cause destruction in relationships and are an extension of a heart that opposes God.

James 3:13-18 How should the believer use the wisdom given to him/her by God? To seek justice, love others, and build God's kingdom in humility.

1 John 2:12-14 The Apostle John encourages his readers with a poetic description of their love for God.

James 3:1-12 We need to cultivate discipline in ourselves by submitting to the control of the Holy Spirit so we can use our speech for the glory of God.

James 2:14-26 True saving faith that embraces Jesus produces obedience to the royal Law of love.

James 2:1-13 As believers, we are to love God with all of our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves. This means that we view people through the eyes of love instead of selfishness, thinking about how we can serve them and encourage them in their relationship with God.