What does the Bible really say about wealth, greed, and riches? In James 5:1-6, James delivers a strong warning to the rich about hoarding wealth, gaining it unjustly, spending it selfishly, and acquiring it ruthlessly. This sermon unpacks James’ teaching and asks an important question: How has Christ changed you?

If you’ve ever wondered about the dangers of loving money or how Scripture cautions us about greed, this message will help you see how true riches are found in Christ alone.

📖 Scripture: James 5:1-6

✝️ Sermon Points:

1. Wealth is uselessly hoarded

2. Wealth is unjustly gained

3. Wealth is self-indulgently spent

4. Wealth is ruthlessly acquired

Do you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? James 4:13–17 gives us powerful wisdom about how we should plan, live, and use the time we’ve been given. Life is uncertain, life is short compared to eternity, and our plans reveal whether we are truly centered on God.

In this message, Pastor Brian Duncan unpacks four key truths:

1. Life is uncertain.

2. Life is brief compared to eternity.

3. A God-centered life shows up in how we plan.

4. Heaven tomorrow is determined by the urgency of today.

What will you do with the time you have right now? Discover how surrendering your plans to God leads to peace, purpose, and direction for your life.

📖 Scripture: James 4:13–17

📍 Sermon from Fusion City Church

Do you ever feel pulled between following God and chasing what the world offers? In James 4, the Bible makes it clear: you can’t have both. James warns believers that friendship with the world puts us in direct opposition to God.

In this message, we’ll look at:

• Why love for the world and love for God cannot coexist

• The dangers of divided loyalty

• What James 4 teaches about humility, surrender, and true spiritual maturity

Whether you’re studying the book of James or searching for answers about faith, this passage gives a powerful challenge to examine where our hearts truly belong.

📖 Scripture: James 4:1-10

Do you ever feel surrounded by conflict? Stress at work, tension at home, or drama with friends can leave us feeling exhausted and stuck. But what if you could discover a better way forward?

In this message, we’ll explore how to deal with conflict and share practical steps to find peace in the middle of life’s struggles. James chapter 4 teaches why conflict so often controls us, and how you can begin to break free.

Whether you’re searching for conflict resolution tips, ways to stay calm in conflict, or simply relief from stress, this teaching will help you take steps toward lasting peace.

At Fusion City Church, we believe peace isn’t just possible — it’s closer than you realize.

Have you ever thought, “I know I’m saved, but I expected more peace in my life”? Or maybe, “I thought decisions would come easier now that I’m a new creation.” Sometimes it feels like even when we try to do the right thing, the outcome is nothing but difficulty. What’s missing? Surely God didn’t intend for us to live weighed down like this. Join us as we look at James’ letter and uncover the one thing we may be overlooking: the key to avoiding unnecessary strain in our walk with Christ.

The Book of James (week 6) - James 3:13-19

One of the more challenging parts of the Christian life is that there is no real direct feedback as to how we are doing, or at least so it would seem. James, referencing something Jesus said, argues that there is a metric by which we can measure the maturity of our faith. That gauge is closer than you might think, and much smaller than the power it wields. Join us in week 5 of our series, "The Book of James" as we learn what this measuring tool is, and how we can work to tame it.

James 3

Is your faith real—or just words?

It has been said that the most destructive lies are those that are closest to the truth. Because of their proximity to the truth, they are more easily believed while, in fact, remaining untrue. Lots of "Christians" are using the same terms while believing, and in some cases teaching, a version of Christianity that does not save. James, the half-brother of Jesus, saw this happening in the early days of the church and wrote to define a couple of terms that are essential to a saving faith. Without those definitions, one is left with a poor understanding of salvation, and possibly no salvation at all. James cleared it up, and we'll work to do the same in Week four of James - Real Life, Real Faith.

Just about everyone has heard of the Golden Rule. For clarity it is this: "Do for others what you want them to do for you." When we become followers of Christ we are challenged with a new rule, a higher rule, and it is this: "Do for others what God the Father, in Christ, has done for you." That requires us to do two things: learn and understand what God has done for us, and then to operate toward others how God has acted toward us. At the onset of Chapter 2 in James, he tells us how that should work while showing us what stands in the way. We'll unpack the solution in Week 3 of our series in James.

Last week’s message concluded with James telling us that every good and perfect gift comes from above. Today, week 2, we will see that the greatest of those gifts is new life through the Word of truth. That Word is not just a message; it’s a Person: Jesus Christ. Join us this morning as we discover how receiving that Word must lead to transformation. Transforming what we know, how we hear, and what we do.