This week at Oaks Church, guest speaker Jimmy Thorpe walks us through James 1 and the powerful transformation of James — the brother of Jesus — from skeptic to surrendered servant. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that proximity to Jesus doesn’t equal faith, and information about Him doesn’t mean transformation. Real faith goes deeper.

In a world shaping our identity through headlines and social media, James calls us to examine our “religion” — the visible expression of our allegiance. Are we merely hearers of the Word, or doers? Does our speech reflect Christ? Does our life reveal generosity, steadiness, compassion, and truth?

Join us as we reflect on authentic faith and consider what kind of religion we’re really practicing.

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Oaks Church is a multi-generational gathering of believers who are following Jesus together, becoming the expression of the Kingdom of God to our world, and encouraging one another to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.

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