Tempers are short and frustrations high during our current economic crisis. While we may be tempted to point fingers and lash out at those around us, God has a better idea. Join us as James gives us practical and timely advice on how to survive difficult times like these. ( James 5:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Thanks be to God!” (1 Cor 15:50-58)

Do you want to make sound decisions? Do you want to make wise plans? According to James, our making a single change can make all the difference in the world. For some of us it’s obvious, for others, not so obvious. Unfortunately, the change requires us to go against our natural tendency. Wise decision-making and sound planning is just a sermon away.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is…to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (Jam 1:27). What does it mean to be polluted by the world? Is it really that big of a deal? Join us as James tells us what we need to hear, even if we don’t want to hear it. (James 4:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 4:1-12 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Submit.” (James 4:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 4:1-13in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Seek.” (James 4:13-17)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 5:13-20 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Pray.” (James 5:13-20)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 5:1-12 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Persevere.” (James 5:1-12)

It’s apparent that God defines wisdom differently than others. In fact, from His perspective, there is more than one kind of wisdom. How many kinds are there and how can we tell what kind we have? Make sure you bring your #2 pencil. (James 3:13-18)

To most of us the tongue is the thing in our mouth that enables us to taste food and talk. To James, however, it is “evil” and “full of deadly poison.” Why does he say that and what happens when we don’t heed his advice? (James 3:1-12)