James wraps up chapter one with a summary of how we grow as disciples of Jesus. What we read is challenging but also provides helpful perspective as we strive to follow Jesus.

Text: James 1:19-27

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

February 7, 2021

Self-deception is a real killer. It shades the way we think, feel, and act. James is clear about where self-deception strikes and what we ought to do to fight it.

Text: James 1:13-18

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

January 31, 2021

What we boast in matter. Boasting shapes our identity, fuels our hope, and attaches us more to the object of our boasting. Out of all the people or things we could boast in, Christ is the safest bet. Today, James tells us why.

Text: James 1:9-12

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

January 21, 2021

We need wisdom more than ever. Thankfully, God is more than ready to give wisdom to those who ask in faith.

Text: James 1:5-8

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

January 17, 2021

Wisdom gives us a needed perspective and posture toward our suffering. James teaching today is hard but good; it's paradoxical yet explains how to rejoice in trials.

Text: James 1:2-4

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

January 10, 2021

At the end of a hard year and the beginning of an uncertain one, we can use some wisdom and hope. Thankfully, God gives wisdom to all who ask!

Text: James 1:1

Series: James: Wisdom from Above

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

January 3, 2021

This advent season, we're looking at the women in Matthew 1 that are included in Jesus' genealogy. Tonight, we learn from Mary about faith in God in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Text: Luke 1-2

Series: The Mothers of Jesus

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

December 20, 2020

This advent season, we're looking at the women in Matthew 1 that are included in Jesus' genealogy. Today, we learn from Bathsheba that loves, forgives, and redeems stories filled with pain, suffering, and sin.

Text: Matthew 1:1-6

Series: The Mothers of Jesus

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

December 20, 2020

This advent season, we're looking at the women in Matthew 1 that are included in Jesus' genealogy. Today, we learn from Ruth — a faithful foreigner among a faithless people.

Text: Ruth 1:1-18

Series: The Mothers of Jesus

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

December 13, 2020

This advent season, we're looking at the women in Matthew 1 that are included in Jesus' genealogy. Today, we learn from Rahab — the most unlikely hero of faith.

Text: Joshua 2

Series: The Mothers of Jesus

Speaking: Pastor Rusty McKie

December 6, 2020