Faith isn’t a cosmic download of information and “correct” beliefs we can be certain about! Real faith is trusting God more than we do our correct beliefs. In this sermon Jeff unpacks the James chp1 difficulty of praying without doubt and asks the question, "Is it a sin to doubt the Bible?"

Faith isn’t a cosmic download of information and “correct” beliefs we can be certain about! A journey and critical look into James chapter 1.

Questions aren't opposed to faith... if they were, Jesus wouldn't have used so many to teach us about faith, trust, and the nature of God. in Jesus' day, the Bible fundamentalists were called Pharisees... they were the Bible fundamentalists of their day. If they had a motto it would be, "the Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it!"

Questions aren't opposed to faith... if they were, Jesus wouldn't have used so many to teach us about faith, trust, and the nature of God. in Jesus' day, the Bible fundamentalists were called Pharisees... they were the Bible fundamentalists of their day. If they had a motto it would be, "the Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it!"

Questions aren't opposed to faith... if they were, Jesus wouldn't have used so many to teach us about faith, trust, and the nature of God. in Jesus' day, the Bible fundamentalists were called Pharisees... they were the Bible fundamentalists of their day. If they had a motto it would be, "the Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it!"

Most people  do not understand how subversive the teaching of Jesus was. His provocative and rebellious teaching often contradicted the religious leaders of his day, including their systems, practices, and rituals. This message will bring freedom to you in several key areas where religion has lied to us about our faith walk with Jesus.

HE HAS NOT LEFT US TO OURSELVES... We are not struggling to acquire something... or ANYTHING!

No fire... no crowds... no applause...  no approving audience that you've whipped into a frenzy... no wind, earthquake, or fire bring outstanding revelation. JUST YOU IN DESERT SILENCE . . . listening to the silence of your OWN BREATH!

Listening to God's voice will always result in one central outcome... Jesus at the center.

Matt challenges the human and religious drive to be certain about everything, including our understanding of scripture, which can lead to the harmful conclusions and the idolatrous worship of self.