Why We FightJames 4:1-3. 1. WHY WE FIGHT we fight to get what we want. If pleasure is the policy of life, nothing but strife and hatred and division can possibly follow. 2. THE REAL ENEMY The real enemy isn’t who or what blocks us from having what we want.  The real enemy is my readiness to fight to the end for what I want. The problem between you and another person isn’t what’s going on among you, the real […] The post Why We Fight first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

“Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that those of us who teach are going to be judged more strictly.” James 3:1  We all stumble in many ways If anyone is never at fault for what he says, he is a perfect man. Able to keep his whole body in check.” James 3:2 Our mouths direct the whole course of our lives When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey […] The post Dangerous Inflection first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

“My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus, don’t show favoritism. James 2:1  You Christians have a higher standard than God!  “Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. James 2:2 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or sit on the floor by […] The post Unfair Judgement first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

James 1:18-25 If you have a new living relationship with God, you will have a new and living relationship with God’s Word. You’ll be humbled by the word, you’ll be shaped by the word, and you’ll be liberated by the word. James 1:18- He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first-fruits of all he created.  FOUR WAYS WE ARE DIFFERENT – Guide us to find and follow Jesus 1. […] The post Importance of God’s Word first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

The Purpose Of Adversity – James 1:1-18 BOOK OF JAMES was written to church members who were no longer meeting together because they had been scattered all over the Roman Empire because of persecution. James was not writing to them only about what we are supposed to believe, but more importantly, what we are supposed to do with what we believe.  James starts out with the most difficult topic, The Purpose of Adversity.  He drew upon the life and teaching […] The post The Purpose Of Adversity first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Why is decision making so complicated?  We have too many choices.  We’re afraid of making a […] The post When You just Can’t Decide first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 For additional resources click below:  The post Guarding Our Minds first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7  Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he […] The post When You've Had Enough first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

The first problem in the Bible wasn’t sin.  It was solitude.  There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. Ecclesiastes 4:8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” John 13:8 Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with.” John 13:8 1. I need people who will care for me.  When he had finished washing their feet, he put […] The post We Need Each Other first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.

John 17:6-19 About John 17:6-8 He assumes a common Jewish posture for prayer by raising his eyes toward heaven. Jesus prays for his personal disciples and then prays for those who will be their disciples. God’s desire for relationships. We should see ourselves too as the subjects of this prayer. Jesus is our Lord and shepherd In his prayer Jesus is telling his father he has brought this small group of disciples into a relationship with himself and the father.  […] The post Why Holiness first appeared on The Point Church in San Jose.