Palo Alto Vineyard Church Sermons

What does James have to say about the use of words? Our words have power to bring life or death, which will we choose?

Faith without works is dead. Probably the most quoted line in the entire book of James. But, what does it mean? How is faith without works dead? James is clearly concerned that those trying to follow Jesus are separating conviction or trust from...

Favoritism = Partiality. Partiality is when we "favor" something, or someone, over another because of some outward appearance. In this passage it is favoring the rich over the poor. There are 3 reasons God gives for why this makes no...

"Just Do It" is James basic point. In this section of his letter he cautions those who are following Jesus not to be self-deceived by being only "hearers" of the word and not "doers." Evidently, we can think that...

How do we get tempted when things are hard, and what is the source of temptation? What does God offer us in the middle of dark times in our lives?

OUTLINE1.    What is the issue here?2.    What is the fate of the Rich?3.    Boast in Your True Identity4.    Which Trial is Yours and How Will you Respond?

Today we begin our new series in the book of James. James is a book of concise statements, illustrative metaphors and quotable verses. In it James speaks of a faith that transforms the individual and transforms the way the individual deals with the...

This morning marks the beginning of a new year for us as a church. Summer is ending, school is starting and new rhythms for the year are being established. This sermon seeks to give the overall vision and paradigm for this coming year as a church...

How do we give a reason for the hope that we have in God? Jesus listened to the stories of those He interacted with and offered them hope and transformation by God. How can we do the same?

We may hear people ask, or even ask ourselves, "Is the Bible reliable?" The question underneath that question is, "What do you mean by reliable? Reliable for what? To do what?" The Bible has a long history, and for those from...