Metro Life Church Sermons

James calls us family and then confronts us with truth is modeling for us a love that pursues

Explore prayer for healing and repentance in James 5:13-18 with Pastor Shane Kohout, and find confidence to approach God through Jesus.

Explore James 5:1-6 with Pastor Chris Jessee and discover how trusting Jesus reshapes our relationship with money and frees us to live generously.

How should Christians plan for the future? James 4:13–17 calls us to trust God’s will, release outcomes, and obey what he has made clear.

The wars we wage with others begin with the war inside us, but the grace of God is greater than our appetites and sufficient to humble us, heal us, and teach us to stop playing judge.

James 3:13-18 teaches that true wisdom becomes visible in how we live. Pastor Shane Kohout examines the disorder produced by jealousy and selfish ambition and the peace, gentleness, mercy, and sincerity that flow from wisdom above. Jesus embodies this wisdom and, through his death and resurrection, makes peace between us and God. In Christ, we can turn from self-protection and sow peace in our homes, church, workplaces, and relationships.

Pastor Shane Kohout preaches James 3:1-12 on the power of words, Christ’s forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit’s work in renewing our speech.

How can I know if my faith is genuine? James 2:14-26 shows how saving faith rests in Christ and becomes visible through obedient love.

James 2:1-13 confronts the snap judgments that lead us to favor some people and overlook others. Because Jesus is the Lord of glory and mercy triumphs over judgment, Christians can step down from the judge’s seat and love every neighbor with the mercy they have received.

James 1:19–27 warns that hearing God’s Word without obeying it can become self-deception. Pastor Chris Jessee explains how the Word takes root as we receive it with humility, respond in obedience, and see its effects in everyday life, trusting Christ and depending on the Holy Spirit for change.