Providence Church

Six times James makes reference to the misuse of "the tongue." Here he refers to the worst of all being the untruthful tongue. He repeats what Jesus said in Matthew 23. Jews were masters at the art of evasion. He speaks not of foul language or making promises but of craftily breaking promises. It was a form of hypocrisy and lying. James urges them to walk in integrity saying, let your yes be yes and your no be no.

This message considers the question, is the call and preservation of God determined? We look at three passages: Mark 4:4-8, Romans 8:28-30 and Ephesians 2:10. Yes, salvation is determined from eternity to eternity. God's word gives many exhortations and warnings that serve as road signs. They keep believers walking on the road of redemption.

Continuation of 10/04/26 message

The Lamb is a central figure throughout the Scriptures. An apex point appears in this text. The Israelites have been in four hundred years of bondage. God has raised up and taught Moses. Nine plagues have been put upon the Egyptian captors. One more and the worst is at hand. In simplicity, God says kill a lamb for a Memorial. To what or Whom did it look? To Christ the Lamb of God.

This sermon has two points: "What Hinders Perseverance?" and "What Encourages Perseverance?" James answers the first by saying "grudge not." Literally, he means groaning and murmuring against another believer. The answer to the second question is "the Lord is pitiful - full of pity - and of tender mercy." By God's mercy at the cross we were redeemed and by HIs mercy in life we are kept.

Title: "" Series: Mark Study Caption: Mark records two remarkable miracles by the Lord Jesus Christ. First, the Lord took five small loaves of bread and two fish - a Jewish' boy's lunch - and fed as many as 20 thousand people. Secondly, He walked across the face of the wind-blown, wave-driven Galilean Sea to save His perishing Apostles. Why? To prove the point in the first verse, "Jesus Christ [is] the Son of God."

This sermon has two points: "What Hinders Perseverance?" and "What Encourages Perseverance?" James answers the first by saying "grudge not." Literally, he means groaning and murmuring against another believer. The answer to the second question is "the Lord is pitiful - full of pity - and of tender mercy." By God's mercy at the cross we were redeemed and by HIs mercy in life we are kept.

Title: "" Series: Mark Study Caption: Mark records two remarkable miracles by the Lord Jesus Christ. First, the Lord took five small loaves of bread and two fish - a Jewish' boy's lunch - and fed as many as 20 thousand people. Secondly, He walked across the face of the wind-blown, wave-driven Galilean Sea to save His perishing Apostles. Why? To prove the point in the first verse, "Jesus Christ [is] the Son of God."

James' closing thought on perseverance takes us to the Old Testament character with a book bearing his name, Job. In the midst of suffering, Job questioned and argued with God. Yet, he is known for his perseverance. He remained steadfast regarding God's sovereignty. He remained steadfast in faith toward Christ as God's Messenger, Redeemer and Ransom.