Pastor Jonathan White

Introduction: If you have been with us for the past three weeks, we have seen James really expound upon what a true and mature believer looks like. In fact, that will be the theme of his book. He is going to compare and contrast the mature believer with the immature believer. He will continue to call…

Introduction: Listen to some of these paradoxical statements… I need to have experience to get a job, but I need a job to get experience. The only constant is change. You must spend money to save money. Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore because it is so crowded. Less is more. Giving is receiving.…

Introduction: James started off his letter with encouraging the dispersed Jewish believers to see trials as a blessing from the Lord. He admonished them to seek joy even in the midst of trials. And now, he is going to urge them to seek wisdom in the midst of these trials. In order to face the difficult…

Introduction: Did you grow up with a sibling that seemed to never get in trouble? They seemed to always obey and make good decisions, yet you seemed to always make the wrong one? I am pretty sure that is how James felt growing up. James was the biological son of Joseph and Mary and the half-brother of…

Introduction: Physical fatigue is a difficult thing to fight through. I’m sure there are some here who could amen that even this morning! However, spiritual fatigue can be even more difficult. The late William Carey - referred to as the ‘father of modern missions’ - spent some 40 years serving India…

Introduction: We live in a nation that prides itself in independence. My family recently went to Washington DC as well as Williamsburg, VA for an educational vacation to learn about our nation’s history. It was amazing to see the monuments, old buildings, the original Declaration of Independence and…

Introduction: When an unbeliever looks at what goes on within the confines of the church today, what do they see? Do they see godly living within the church? Do they see humility, kindness, love, graciousness, purity, and contentment? Recent estimates are showing that around 4,000 churches close their…

Introduction: The author of Hebrews has been building up to this moment throughout this entire book. We have reached the peak of the mountain so to speak. He has been contrasting the Old and New Covenants time and time again - reminding us about the wonderful work of Jesus on the cross and how His sacrificial…

Introduction: Art Carey described his experience of hitting the wall as he went on to complete the Boston Marathon in the Philadelphia Inquirer years ago… Now the real battle begins. Up the first of many long inclines I start to climb—one-two, one-two, one-two, right-left, right-left, right-left. I keep…

Introduction: There was an area that was known for incredible amounts of snow. A traveler hired a local trail guide to lead him safely through the area. The trail guide continued reminding the traveler that he was to only step in the footprints that he had made throughout the journey. He knew the trail…