In Matthew 20:1-16, Jesus tells a story about a master of a house who hires workers to go into this vineyard. This often misunderstood parable is in direct response to his disciples' questions about the reward they would receive for following Jesus and is a great illustration of the way in which God sovereignly gives grace. In this sermon by Pastor Cean Williard, we learn that, rather than grumble when our fallen sense of justice is crossed, we must instead receive God's gracious gift with thanksgiving and worship.

What is liturgy and what are the ordinances given to Jesus' Church? In this sermon, Pastor Seth Winterhlater examines each of these questions, explaining how liturgy and the ordinances of baptism and communion help aid in the worship of God and influence us on a deep level. We learn in this sermon that the Sunday gathering reminds us and resets us for the living of everyday life.

James, the brother of Jesus, confronts us with strong words designed to call us to live out a bold and active faith in Christ. In this final sermon of the James series, Pastor Seth Winterhalter recaps the entire letter of James. We see that James is calling and commanding Christians to two things: 1) Have a daily mindset that is rooted in the Christian faith and 2) Have a life that is built upon and flows out of that Christian, biblical faith. All of this should be lived out in an attitude of JOY. Joy that is rooted in and given by Jesus Christ. Joy is the key to the Christian life. Joy is at the center of worship, and worship is at the center of all of life. Therefore, in all things we must count it all joy!

James, the brother of Jesus, confronts us with strong words designed to call us to live out a bold and active faith in Christ. James begins this final section of his epistle by reminding us that in all things, including prayer, our focus must be on Jesus Christ. In this sermon by Pastor Seth Winterhatler, we see that though James encourages us to pray for our physical, mental, and emotional realities, it is even more important to pray for our spiritual realities. Remember as you pray that God is your Father and Healer, and so pray with belief, faith, and trust. And remember to give God praise for the reality that He is the foundation of the faith and life of those that put their hope in Jesus Christ.

James, the brother of Jesus, confronts us with strong words designed to call us to live out a bold and active faith in Christ. From James 5:7-12, Pastor Seth Winterhalter preaches on James' call to patience. In this text we see analogies of a patient farmer waiting for precious fruit, of prophets who suffered patiently, and of Job was steadfast in the midst of his sufferings. Here we are challenged to commit to the life of a farmer, seeking after the precious fruit that comes from the gift of salvation. This gift of salvation leads to a life of transformation that bears the precious fruit of the Spirit. To bear fruit is to be assured of salvation and that fact that the Spirit is at work within you; to not bear fruit is a sign of your need for genuine salvation.