Quintin Thurman walks us through James 5:13-20 to wrap up our series on the book of James. 

Money and success are often seen as the pathway to security and satisfaction, but Scripture exposes that they can easily become the very things that enslave us. In this message from James 5, we are reminded that the issue isn’t having possessions—it’s when possessions have us. The passage calls us to hold loosely to the things of this world, endure faithfully through suffering, and live with urgency in light of Jesus’ return. When our hearts are anchored in Christ instead of temporary things, we don’t live for what fades—we live for what lasts.

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James 4 confronts two quiet but destructive sins in the Christian life: tearing others down with our words and making plans without reference to God. In this message, Billy shows that both slander and self-directed planning flow from the same deeper issue—pride. Rather than blaming others or clinging to control, believers are called to humility, repentance, and surrender. When we trust God’s grace and submit our hearts, our words begin to reflect Christ and our plans begin to follow his better will.

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Conflict in the church rarely starts with circumstances alone; it starts in the heart. In this message from James 4, Pastor Jordan shows that the quarrels, pride, and division that damage Christian community are ultimately fueled by disordered desires within us. But the answer is not simply trying harder to be nice—it is letting the gospel confront our pride, heal our wounds, and reshape the way we relate to God and one another. As we humble ourselves before Christ, we find the grace to lay down our passions, love the church rightly, and walk in the new life he has given us.

We are the college ministry of Connection Church.  Our desire is to connect you with others, equip you to follow Jesus, and send you out to impact the world. For more information about our ministry, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at connection.church/college

Wisdom is often measured by success, ambition, and achievement—but Scripture draws a much sharper line. In this week’s message from James 3:13–18, Chris Miller challenges us to see that there are only two kinds of wisdom shaping our lives: one that comes from God and leads to life, and one that comes from the world and leads to destruction. Through Scripture and personal testimony, we’re reminded that true wisdom isn’t proven by what we claim to believe, but by how we live, what we desire, and who we ultimately trust. The way of Christ produces humility, peace, and righteousness—while worldly wisdom exposes the traps of pride, selfish ambition, and deception.

We are the college ministry of Connection Church.  Our desire is to connect you with others, equip you to follow Jesus, and send you out to impact the world. For more information about our ministry, you can follow us on social media or visit our website at connection.church/college

Words are easy to overlook, but Scripture insists they are anything but harmless. In this week’s message from James 3, our new College Coordinator, Seth Conner, unpacks the power of the tongue and shows how careless speech can quietly undermine our hearts, fracture our unity, and derail our mission. Through vivid biblical imagery and practical examples, we’re reminded that our words don’t just reveal our character—they shape direction and influence lives. Because no one can tame the tongue on their own, the call isn’t to try harder, but to depend daily on Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. When our hearts are aligned with the King, our speech can move from destructive to life-giving, allowing us to represent Christ faithfully and advance his mission until every student knows.