James 5:19-20

We close out our series through James, with Katie Twitchett bringing bringing us a message about repentance. We are encouraged to find joy in not only bringing others to repentance, but in repenting ourselves, sure of our salvation and the forgiveness of God.

Discussion Questions:

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Testimony

We pause our series through the Epistle of James to engage together in the witnessing of testimonies from among our church body. Nate shares some of his own story, the importance of story in life, and God's faithful presence in the dark. Katie Twitchett facilitates.

Discussion Starters:

1. What is the craziest weather you have ever experienced?
2. Where did you grow up? What was that like?
3. What is something that has changed your life in a big way?

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James 5:13-18

Katie Twitchett returns to the pulpit as we step back into our series through the book of James. She speaks on life circumstances, prayer, and its power in all of them.

Discussion Questions:

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John 13:18-38

Guest speaker Roger Huizinga brings us a message from the Gospel of John, focusing on Jesus' time with his disciples on the night he was betrayed. Thanks to Roger for his availability.

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James 5:12

We step together into James 5:12, with Nate Huizinga bringing us a message about controlling the tongue. We discuss commitments, repentance, and being people who speak humbly, honestly, and kindly.

Discussion Questions:

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James 5:7-11

We continue through the final chapter of James, with Nate Huizinga speaking on perserverence, and echoing the hope that James holds out to his readers; hope in the return of Jesus.

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James 5:1-6

We begin the final chapter of James, with Nate Huizinga speaking on unjust economic practices and the spiritual danger of hoarding wealth. We are assured of the hope that God sees the injustices of the world, and that they will be answered for.

Discussion Questions:

• 1. (Icebreaker) What is your favourite luxury?
  2. What is one way you have seen someone act to reduce the suffering of others caused by predatory or unethical financial practices?
  3. What group of financially oppressed people are you aware of? Pray for them together. Consider what more God might have you do.

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James 4:13-17

We return to our series through the Epistle of James, picking up in chapter 4, verses 13-17. Nate Huizinga encourages us to accept the invitation to view each moment of life as a gift from God. We are challenged to do all the good we can while we can, so as not to miss our chance.

Discussion Questions:

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Community

Thanks to Richard Ang for his willingness to come and speak at Seedling Church this week. Richard brings us a message of encouragement about community, hitting on Power, Prayer, and Praise. We are encouraged to engage our whole beings in our praise of, and engagement with, God.

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James 4:11-12

Carrying on with our series through James, Nate Huizinga exhorts us to speak well of others, especially other Christians. We are challenged to look for the good and call attention to it, rather than focusing only on the negative that we see.

Discussion Questions:

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