James 4 digs down deep into the reasons for divisions and contentions in the church. He also explains how these heart issues affect our prayers and our relationship with God. This sermon brings light and life to one of the most difficult-to-understand and misunderstood passages in the New Testament.

James 3:1-12 speaks about the incredible power of the tongue to cause damage. This sermon sheds light on that power--including the harmful effects of gossip--and encourages us to use the power of our tongues to share God's grace with the listener.

It's wrong to be partial to some people over others. That's what it says in the second chapter of the Book of James. But aren't we better than that? And if we're partial toward some and reject others, how would we know that? It has mega implications for everyone to see how this piece of Scripture applies to our lives!

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Today begins a new Fall sermon series on the Book of James in the Bible. And this first message answers a universal question: how should I view hard times, trials, and what could they produce positively in my life? There's actually a formula in James 1 to help us in the midst of trials.

Good soil is essential to great gardens and crops. Jesus taught a parable or two regarding the importance of "soil" in the lives of people. So what makes the soil of your life good soil? Are there some essential elements you can add to the quality of your soil? In this message there are seven different characteristics of great soil, ones you'll want to add to your life, your family, your business and your church.

Today we finish a series of messages on prayer, and as we do, have you asked yourself lately, how your prayer quotient is growing? This message is all about why we don't see answers to prayer and how to turn that around. There's a great set of principles in a story from the book of Matthew that will transform your lifeline to God.

Today's message continues to be a challenge regarding prayer. You may not realize it, but it's very possible that many pray "prayerless" prayers. What is real prayer and how can we begin to increase our prayer quotient? That's the point of this message!

This message is the first in a series called "Knocking on Heaven's Door." It's all about prayer, but not the dull, boring type. It's all about how prayer is by nature, passionate. There's one key phrase that marks today's message in particular and it's this: prayer alone has the power to change destinies.

Have you ever gone through a difficult time in your life where it felt like you couldn't go any farther? Guest speaker, Michael Cotten, shares how human love is not enough and uses his personal testimony to encourage and prove the power of God's love through difficulty.

After focusing on our physical bodies in Part 1, this sermon focuses on emotional and spiritual health, especially in relation to our past and future. Being free of our past and hope-filled for the future is a big component of being healthy. Find out how to let the Lord heal our pasts, and how we can show faith in God for our futures.