This week we head into one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. It seems to teach something so different from the rest of what we read in the Scriptures. It might make us a little uncomfortable. Today we talk about the relationship between faith and works. James challenges us to understand that we're saved by faith alone, but saving faith is never alone. Those that have been saved are also changed and live out a life of good works. Listen in and be challenged and encouraged by James.

Discrimination is nothing new. It was a big problem for the first-century church. But it's been a problem since the third page of the Bible. James comes along and tells us how foolish this type of living is. This week we look at James' tough word about playing favorites in chapter 2.

This week, guest speaker Pastor Trey Rhodes continues our series through James. He explores James 1:19-27 and explains what it means to truly hear from God. It's not nearly as mystical as we think and it's available to everyone who chooses to listen. God calls out, “Can you hear me now?” Are you able to hear Him?

Have you ever done something, it was totally your fault, but you find a way to blame on something or someone else? We've all done it. It's been a part of humanity since Adam and Eve ate the fruit. We play the blame game. This week James shows us who is really to blame when we fall to temptation by showing us a mirror. Listen this week as we look at the reality of temptation and ways to overcome our biggest struggles.

In week two of our series through the book of James, we're going to look at what he calls, "Various trials." Pastor James helps us understand the reason for our hard days. James' insights don't remove the pain, they help us understand God's purpose in our pain. It's not that God is absent when we struggle, but that he is using it for our good.

Everyone has a story. A person’s story always informs the content of their message. Or said another way: Actions speak louder than words. If a person is all words and no action, it's hard to care about their message. Yet, when actions and words harmonically converge we have a recipe for transformation. This week, we begin our study through James by looking at his challenging, incredible, and inspirational story.