Our judicial system relies heavily on evidence: It either confirms or contradicts what someone says. Evidence also plays a prominent role in the spiritual realm: It either confirms a profession of faith or contradicts it. If you’ve ever yearned for a concrete way to tell if you’re really saved and going to heaven, then this is a message you’ll want to hear. (James 2:14-26)

How does God feel about favoritism? Just as important, what happens to the person who treats some people better than others? God has something to say to both those who are doing the judging and those who are being judged. (James 1:1-13)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 3:13-18 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 from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called “Wise Up.” (James 3:13-18)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 3:1-12 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 from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called “Tame.” (James 3:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 2:14-26 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 belt Christianity: Prove.” (James 2:14-26)

The writer of James gives us yet another “tool” to help us live the Christian life. This one is especially valuable because it helps us avoid making mistakes and bad decisions. If you’d rather do it right the first time instead of learning the hard way, then stick around and add another tool to your tool belt. (James 1:19-27)

Life can be very difficult. Our health can fail, our money can run out, and our relationships can turn sour. How should followers of Jesus react when hard times come? Join us as James gives us the practical advice—the tool—that we need in order to live the Christian life in the midst of painful trials. (James 1:2-18)

According to the writer of Hebrews, Jesus is not only a high priest, He’s superior to all other priests. Seven reasons are provided to support the contention that Christ best represents us in matters related to God. If the writer is right, there are two inescapable conclusions for those of us who call ourselves Christians.

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 2:1-13 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 message from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called, “Love.”

What does Jesus mean when He says eat my flesh and drink my blood? The crowd, who heard Him say it, didn’t get it. Do we? Our lives depend on it; that is, our eternal lives depend on it. (John 6:25-58)