Mark Reeves \\ Faith demands obedience, resulting in works, which brings about the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Caleb Drahosh \\ James prompts his readers to consider their actions towards others, no matter their status in society. How one conducts him or herself regarding the rich and the poor is the fruit of mercy.

Caleb Drahosh \\ James steers his readers away from flippant speech to be hearers; but not hearers only, doers who identify with the marginalized.

**Disclaimer: The sermon audio quality is poorer than usual due to the fact that BCC worship was conducted in an alternative location on 1/15/17**

Caleb Drahosh \\ James encourages his readers to understand that Godly wisdom distinguishes between what is from God and what is not.

Caleb Drahosh \\ James knew that his readers had a tendency to slip into worldly thought, so he writes to remind them that God's order doesn't look like the worlds.

Caleb Drahosh \\ Although trials came early and often for James’ readers, he prompts them to look through the difficulties of today and desire the wisdom of God to endure.

Caleb Drahosh \\ The incarnation clearly proclaims the gospel to us by demonstrating God's commitment to reestablishing the broken relationship between God and man.

Caleb Drahosh \\ Matthew records that Jesus is Emmanuel--God with us--a God who came in an unthinkable way, to bring about an unthinkable kingdom, and welcome an unthinkable people.

Caleb Drahosh \\ Matthew records that Joseph was a just man reorienting his readers to incorporate compassion into their understanding of the coming kingdom.

Caleb Drahosh \\ Matthew’s account of the virgin birth gives us a robust picture of Jesus’ complete divinity and complete humanity.