We usually consider sins of speech to be the minor ones, but James argues that these sins are devastating.

We usually consider sins of speech to be the minor ones, but James argues that these sins are devastating.

In this sermon from James 2:1-12, Pastor Chris explains that Christian faith is inseparable from good works, but for good works to be truly good, they must spring from a trust relationship with Jesus Christ.

In this sermon from James 2:1-12, Pastor Chris explains that Christian faith is inseparable from good works, but for good works to be truly good, they must spring from a trust relationship with Jesus Christ.

American is fractured by race, class, age. And the American Church often isn't much better. It's an age-old problem. To 1st Century Christians, James taught that cosmetic favoritism is contrary to faith in Christ.

American is fractured by race, class, age. And the American Church often isn't much better. It's an age-old problem. To 1st Century Christians, James taught that cosmetic favoritism is contrary to faith in Christ.

Like Jesus before him, James argues that truly embracing the Gospel means that things change: If we are called by Christ we must conform to Christ.

Like Jesus before him, James argues that truly embracing the Gospel means that things change: If we are called by Christ we must conform to Christ.

Sometimes the meaning of a passage is all too clear. The difficulty is applying it to our lives. Simply put, this passage from James teaches that we must control our tongues and hearts to live lives pleasing to God.

Sometimes the meaning of a passage is all too clear. The difficulty is applying it to our lives. Simply put, this passage from James teaches that we must control our tongues and hearts to live lives pleasing to God.