Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Art By: Karen Eckmeier

Rev. Pete Jackson preaches on Luke 1:5-25 in his sermon “Getting Ready for Jesus”.

Sermon Outline:

1) Advent teaches us how to wait well

2) Advent shows us what we really need

3) Advent fixes what is broken in life

Rev. Drew Jones preaches on James 4:13-17 in his sermon “Coram Deo Planning”.

Sermon Outline:

1) The problem with our plans (vv.13-14)

2) The remedy for our plans (v.15)

3) The deeper problem (v.16-17)

Rev. Pete Jackson preaches on James 4:11-12​ in his sermon “No Judging”.

Sermon Outline:

1) What is at the root of a judgmental spirit (v.11)

2) How to find lasting change in our lives (v.12)

Rev. Drew Jones preaches on James 4:7-10 in his sermon “The Recipe for Humility”.

Sermon Outline:

1) What true humility is. (vv. 7)

2) How true humility is formed (v. 8-9)

Dr. Guy Richard preaches on James 4:1-6 in his sermon “The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same”.

Sermon Outline:

1) Our sad reality (vv. 1-3)

2) Our hypocritical practice (vv. 4-5)

3) Our gracious God (v.6)

Rev. Pete Jackson preaches on James 3:13-18 in his sermon “The Two Wisdoms”.

Sermon Outline:

1) Why worldly wisdom always leads to disorder and despair. (vv.13-16)

2) Why the wisdom from above always leads to peace and fulfillment. (vv.17-18)

Rev. Stephen Maginas preaches on John 10:11-21, 27-29 in his sermon “The Good Shepherd”.

Sermon Outline:

1) The Shepherd and His Sheep

2) The Shepherd and His Life

Rev. Drew Jones preaches on James 3:1-12 in his sermon “Taming the Tongue”.

Sermon Outline:

1) The tongue is powerful. (vv.1-5a)

2) The tongue is dangerous. (vv.5b-8)

3) The tongue is revealing. (vv.9-12)

Dr. Guy Richard preaches on James 2:14-26 in his sermon “The Almost-Christian Discovered”.

Sermon Outline:

1) Almost-Christian has a dead faith

2) Almost-Christian has a demonic faith

3) Almost-Christian has a damning faith