The Church at Monument - Sermons

In this expositional sermon on James 5:13-20, we see that God has an answer for every providence of life—prayer for the suffering, praise for the cheerful, and the tender ministry of elders for the sick, all resting not on the power of our words but on the faithfulness of a Father who hears. The "prayer of faith" isn't about generating enough belief; it's the confidence of praying God's own promises back to Him and trusting Him to keep His word, as Elijah did. And in James's final charge, we're reminded that genuine faith goes after the wandering brother, echoing the Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to bring the lost one home.

In this expositional sermon on Matthew 6:5-13, Jesus teaches us that prayer is not a performance before people, but communion with our Father who sees in secret. He gives us a pattern that begins with God’s name, God’s kingdom, and God’s will before bringing our daily needs, our sin, and our struggles before Him. Prayer is not about impressing God with many words, but coming to Him as children who know their Father hears them.

In this expositional sermon on James 5:1-12, James warns us not to trust in riches, seek our own comfort, or take vengeance when we suffer. Instead, believers are called to establish their hearts, remain steadfast, and patiently wait for the Lord who will make all things right.

In this expositional sermon on Ephesians 6:10-20, we are reminded that the battle is real, but the enemy is not flesh and blood. God has not left His people unarmed, but calls us to stand in His strength, clothed with the armor He provides. We do not fight for victory, but from the victory Christ has already won, trusting His Word, praying in His Spirit, and standing firm.

In this expositional sermon on James 4:11-17, the greatest danger may not be the sins we notice, but the pride we excuse. James exposes the heart that judges others, boasts about tomorrow, and quietly lives as though it were king. Hear the call to humble yourself before the only Lawgiver and Judge, and rest in the greater grace found in Christ.

In this expositional sermon on James 4:1-10, James refuses to let us blame our circumstances for the conflict in our lives. He exposes the worldly desires, pride, and divided hearts that put us at odds with God, then points us to the only hope for rebellious sinners: His abundant grace. Stop fighting for what the world offers, humble yourself before the Lord, and discover why the only way up is first getting low before Him.

In this expositional sermon on James 3:1-18, James reminds us that the tongue does not create the problem. It reveals the heart. As he contrasts earthly wisdom with the wisdom that comes from above, we are called away from self-reliance and toward the transforming grace of Christ, whose perfect righteousness alone can produce the kind of speech that honors God.

In this expositional sermon on James 2:14-26, we are confronted with a sobering question: what kind of faith do we actually possess? James shows that genuine saving faith is never barren, but is proven by a life of obedience, mercy, and love for God and neighbor. Looking at the examples of Abraham and Rahab, we see that true faith is vindicated by its fruit, while empty profession is exposed as dead. The passage ultimately drives us away from self-reliance and calls us to trust in Christ alone, whose saving work produces a living faith that acts.

In this expositional sermon on James 2:1-13, James confronts a sin that often hides behind respectable appearances: showing partiality while claiming faith in Christ. With directness and urgency, this message calls believers to measure people by God's standards rather than the world's, remembering that the Lord of glory shows no favoritism and commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. As the weight of God's law exposes every heart, the sermon points us to the mercy found in Christ and reminds us that true faith produces a life marked by love, humility, and mercy toward others.

In this expositional sermon on James 1:19-27, we are reminded that hearing God’s Word is not enough. Because God has graciously implanted His Word in His people, Christians must receive it with humility, put away sin, and respond with active obedience rather than self-deception. James calls us to examine our lives, not merely by what we profess, but by whether the truth we hear is producing visible fruit in the way we speak, live, and love others.