Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Job 2-31

Sermon Big Idea:  We need to surround ourselves with people who will speak truth in love.

A good friend has your backHis friends came to console himHis friends came to wait in silence with himA good friend gives his/her earHis friends heard him outA good friend washes your feetHis friends talked a lot but didn’t act muchA good friend offers leadershipHis friends spoke from what they thoughtNotice you didn’t hear prayer

In our times of uncertainty, how can we be a friend that protects, listens, serves, and leads?

Job 1:1-2:10

Job was a man with actionable faith. (1:1-5)Feared and turned – Proverbs 1:7Proactive on behalf of his kids – Proverbs 22:6Satan questioned Job’s faith and God’s knowledge. (1:6-12)Who is Satan? Adversary and slandererGenesis 3:1-5 – crafty tempter1 Peter 5:8 – devoursActs 5:3 – “takes over hearts”What does he get to do?Job’s faith in and knowledge of God both increased. (1:13-22)Worshiped – James 4:7He learned the Lord gives and takes, but regardless, Blessed be His name. – Ephesians 6:11-12Satan’s actions and Job’s inaction rattled Job’s wife. (2:1-10)Satan was given permission once again.Even Job’s wife told him to curse God and die.Our faith won’t always make sense to those close to usSometimes the attack is so bad it turns others away from God

The truth we don’t want to hear is that to go forward in faith is to go backward in the world.

James 5:13-20

Sermon Scripture:  James 5:7-12

Sermon Big Idea:  When we are 100% confident in what lies ahead, we can wait and prepare more thoroughly.

Wait with a prophet’s patience.Moses was 80 when called – Acts 7Moses was 120 when he diedMoses’ hope and inheritance were after he diedWait with a prophet’s heart.David called a prophet in Acts 2:30David was a man after God’s own heart – 1 Samuel 13:14Fulfill God’s Will – Acts 13:22Wait with a prophet’s conviction.John preached before Jesus was on the scene – Mark 1:4-8John preached unpopular truth – Mark 6:14-20

Patience is easier when we are confident of the things we hope for. (Hebrews 11:1)

Intro:  2.3 billion square feet of storage rental space.  A $38 billion business. Grows 7.7% annually since 2012.  What it represents is our inability to get rid of stuff and stuff out of circulation.

Hoarded riches are God’s blessings out of commission. (v. 1-3)When stuff sits long enough it collects dust. Matthew 6:19-21What is your heart toward stuff?Hoarded riches lead to oppression and paranoia. (v. 4)What is fair?  Matthew 20We like to keep people in their place.  Matthew 18:23-35We never think we have enough.  Luke 12:13-21Hoarded riches make us selfish and oblivious. (v. 5-6)One of the seeds planted is choked out.  Mark 4:19The rich fool once again.

We have the wealth of the Gospel.  Let’s not be found guilty of hoarding it.

Sermon Scripture:  James 4

Big Idea:  When we are jealous of others, we judge others.  And instead of being excited about what God will do, we make our own plans.

Being someone else means we don’t have you. (v. 1-10)Lucy and Aslan in “Voyage of the Dawntreader” – Proverbs 14:30“I have never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did.” – Jeff Foxworthy

Don’t mistake judging for loving. (v. 11-12)A woman caught in adultery was judged by sinners.  John 8:2-11Usually, when we judge we are forgetting our own sin.  Matthew 7:1-5Love like Jesus.  For salvation, not condemnation.  John 3:17

Plan and prepare for God to show up. (v. 13-17)God said to consecrate the people, then watch.  Joshua 3:1-5God said consecrate the people, then He will reveal.  Joshua 7:13

Prepare yourself for what God has in mind.

Sermon Scripture:  James 3

Sermon Big Idea:  Great and awful things are done with the tongue.  But, the tongue is the tool, the speaker is the culprit.

Becoming a teacher comes with strict judgment.A restless tongue leads to a reckless life.The operator, not the tool, seeks wisdom.

While we shouldn’t all become teachers, we should all desire to become teachers.

James 2

Acts 2:23; 36Make it personalTake responsibility

A sinner in need of a savior and willing to submit to Him being Lord.

Saving faith is…

An attentive faith (1:19-21)An actionable faith (1:22-25)An unstained faith (1:26-27)A living faith (2:14-26)

True faith is putting our life where our mouth is.

James 1:1-18

Sermon Big Idea:  The best life hacks are not always easy, but lead to the best results.

Want joy?  Endure trials. (v. 2-4)Want wisdom? Ask the one who has it to give. (v. 5-8)Want to feel good about life? Live a lowly life. (v. 9-11)Want a crown of life? Be found faithful. (v. 12-15)Want perfect things? Look up not around. (v. 16-18)

Want to be in eternity with Jesus?  Be a slave to Jesus. (v. 1)