John 14:27

1. The world thinks peace can be achieved, but true peace can only be received.

2. The world experiences peace when there is no trouble, Christians experience peace despite their troubles.

3. Receive His peace AND pursue His peace

4. How do you pursue peace?
A. Be holy
B. Be disciplined
C. Be prayerful

“God does not allow his children to sin successfully.” – Charles Spurgeon

John 14:25-26

1. The Helper teaches us the Truth.
      The Truth is not found in the world.
      The Truth can be uncomfortable.
      The Truth is we need a Savior.
2. The Helper teaches through the Word of God
3. The Helper will never contradict himself
4. The Helper will help us walk in the truth

John 14:15-18

Who is the Holy Spirit?
1. The Holy Spirit is a person, not a power
2. The Holy Spirit is eternal, not a created being
3. The Holy Spirit was at work in the OT
4. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to his followers

The Helper helps us obey
The Helper won’t stop helping
The Helper is received through Jesus Christ
The Helper comforts us through his presence

Matthew 5:14-16

“To be plainly instructed and consider well that the main end of your life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ.” – Harvard University Mission Statement, 1642

“To educate the citizens and citizen leaders for our society we do this through our commitment to the transformative power of a liberal arts and science education.” – Harvard University Mission Statement, 2024
 
Our Mission: to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ 

Our Vision: to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world 
 
Core values are the deeply ingrained principles that guide a church’s actions and serve as its cultural cornerstones.
 
Our Core Values: Truth, Grace, Authenticity, and Impact 

James 5:7-11

1. Be patient because Jesus is coming
2. We need God to give us patience
3 A. Be patient in your waiting (farmer)
   B. Be patient in your witness (prophet)
   C. Be patient in your suffering (Job)

James 5:1-6

1. The Power and Peril of Wealth: We Ignore God
2. The Power and Peril of Wealth: We Ignore People
3. Their wealth was:
     -Uselessly Hoarded - verse 2
     -Unjustly Gained - verse 4
     -Self-Indulgently Spent - verse 5
     -Ruthlessly Acquired - verse 6
4. The Power and Peril of Wealth: We Ignore Judgment

James 4:13-17

1. Don’t live independently from God
2. Why seek the will of God?
      -We don’t know the future
      -We are not in control
3. God’s plan is always the best plan
4. How do you discover God’s will for your life?
      -His Word
      -His Spirit
      -His People
      -His Circumstances
5. What is God telling you to do today?

James 4:1-8

1. Personal sin brings communal consequences
2. Jesus demands our faithfulness
3 A. Submit to God
   B. Resist the Devil
   C. Draw Near to God
4. Transformation will not happen by accident

James 3:13-18

1. True wisdom is not just heard, it is seen
2. True wisdom is marked by humility
3. False wisdom is marked by selfishness
4. False wisdom produces chaos
5. True wisdom produces peace

James 3:1-12
1. The Tongue is a Power
2. The Tongue Reveals Your Heart
3. What Does Your Tongue Reveal About You?