Though the world says "seeing is believing," for the followers of Jesus, "believing is seeing." It is by faith that we set our gaze ahead of us, looking to Jesus (who sits at the right hand of the throne of God) and to all that He has promised and prepared for us. This is how we glorify Christ in our living and in our dying: by seeking Him and desiring His kingdom; trusting that who He is and what He promises us, is far greater than anything this world can offer us.

Do you ever have a hard time believing in the promises of the gospel? We talk about them, proclaim them, and celebrate them, but sometimes it's hard to convince ourselves of them when we're walking through life's circumstances. In the same way, Sarah struggled to believe God's seemingly illogical promise to her. But the story of Sarah shows us that faith isn't about believing in the promise, it's about believing in the God who makes the promises.

A Trusting Faith is a faith that acts. It moves and responds to the call of God. It’s a faith that bears pain, sees growth and leans on the character of God. A Trusting Faith is a faith for real life.

Great faith is fueled by a great view of God.

Walking with God, therefore, is not dependent upon the strength of our faith to hold us and keep us close to God, but on the strength of God and his promise to never leave us or forsake us and provide all we need to live in this life for his glory and our joy.

God requires perfection, therefore the only way to be in a relationship with a perfect and holy God is to be perfectly righteous from your birthday to your death day.

BIG IDEA: Christian faith relies upon and relates to God completely banking on the full and finished work of Jesus.

Christian faith is banking on the promises of God to be certain and sure and we know they are because they’ve been completely fulfilled in and through the person and work of Jesus! Therefore, Jesus is the only certain place because he’s the only certain one to direct your faith.

Ring in the New Year this Sunday with Gospel Life Church!

This will be a time to “Reimagine the Church” and see the need in 2021 to love, serve, and pray for our church. We will be hearing about the next few years and how we will be praying for God to move in our church. This service will be family-style, include communion, and consist of singing, being reminded of the gospel, celebrating Jesus, and being encouraged by relationships.

On our final Sunday of 2020 and last week of our study in James, we see our need for Christ once again. Whether we are in need of healing or we are dead in our sin, we have a God to run to. James reminds us to ask for prayer when we are sick and listen carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. We also see our responsibility as disciple-makers to purse people and help "Sinner's Back from Wandering". Through the Lord working within us we can save people from the death they deserve to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for their sins. Hallelujah.

We're living in an unprecedented time in the history of the world and this reality brings with it uncertainty, anxiety, and for many hopelessness and fear. Thankfully we worship a God who speaks plainly and precisely and is willing to meet people in the chaos by generously providing a sure and steadfast hope. The Book of James boldly reveals an unshakable God who freely gives and graciously provides a path for His people who are daily experiencing the reality of a fallen, broken world. James does not hide from problems or encourage pretending, but instead showcases the plan, power, and authority of God that is clearly fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus. Please join us in our examination of James that practically and faithfully reminds Christians how to live with certainty amid uncertain times.