September 8, 2024 - James demonstrates the fruit of true wisdom which is from above, as opposed to all of its counterfeits which are “earthly, natural, and demonic.” To the Christian who would keep their wisdom pure, James promises the fruit of a blessed life—namely, the peace of God which surpasses all understanding.

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September 1, 2024 - In James 5:13-18, we are encouraged to pray in all situations, whether facing trouble, joy, or illness. This passage emphasizes turning to God consistently and seeking His presence through prayer, embracing both gratitude in blessings and resilience in hardships.

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August 25, 2024 - James confronts any individual that would consider themselves wise. What makes one wise is not the ability to utilize worldly management principles in the church, but rather knowledge of God displayed through good works done in the proper spirit. The result of the world’s wisdom is only bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, and it creates restlessness among God’s people.

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August 18, 2024 - From the same mouth come blessing and cursing, and for those who have been renewed in heart by the Holy Spirit this cannot continue. James urges us to consider the power of our words and how we ought to use them to give praise and blessing.

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August 11, 2024 - The ability to control your speech is a work that requires the miracle of a second birth to access. James compares the tongue to the small rudder which grants a captain control of an entire ship and to a bridle which gives the rider control over the entire horse. Like all forms of power, there is tremendous ethical responsibility that comes from a soul wielding the power of speech, and that power must be wielded morally and responsibly.

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August 4, 2024 - James 2:20-26 proves that faith without an accompanying characterized by bold, tangible, and moral actions is useless in fulfilling the purposes of God. After restating his point that faith without works is dead, James proves the point through three powerful illustrations.

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July 28, 2024 - James 2:14-19 with Associate Pastor Jon Burgess.

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July 24, 2024 - James makes a careful argument in James 2:8-13 that there is no reason the church ought to show partiality, both within and outside of the church walls. He lists six specific and forceful reasons why every Christian must be careful to love our neighbors as ourselves, regardless of any external.

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July 14, 2024 - James 2:1-7 emphasizes the crucial imperative of impartiality as a core principle of true Christian faith and how practicing no favoritism reflects God's inclusive salvation, demonstrated by Jesus, and highlights how this principle should be applied in our church to foster unity and support for the vulnerable.

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July 7, 2024 - James 1:27 represents the pinnacle of the book of James and a living illustration of what a "doer of the word" looks like in practice. The heart of a Christian is for the orphan and the widow because this is the heart of God.

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