WHY does favoritism matter?

What was happening that James needed to touch on this? Judaism had begun to see wealth as a sign of God's favor and poverty, sickness, and low social status as a sign of His displeasure. James is flying in the face of that: Faith in Jesus Christ and favoritism do not belong together!

This isn’t about etiquette. This isn’t about social or political correctness. This is about the credibility of faith.

Favoritism isn’t harmless. It distorts the gospel. It contradicts the heart of God.

Faith that works cannot coexist with favoritism

Go into a deeper dive with Pastor Andrew and Pastor Aubrey about the sermon message this week!

Today I’m trying to help us understand that Jesus is not interested in your behavior modification…He has a deep desire for all of us to say YES to His life-transforming power!…. We don’t have to stay the same…we don’t have to keep cycling…we can live in Freedom…NOW TODAY!

Join Pastor Joel and Pastor Sheldon as they go into a deep dive into the "Under Pressure" sermon message.

He is with us and gives us Wisdom He has not left us alone during our trials – That’s the loving God that we serve! He’s not only growing us, but he walks with us, giving us confidence/assurance that anything can be used for our good and His glory. But we must continue to have faith in Him!

Join Pastor Andrew and Pastor Nathan as they go into a deep dive on why keeping your home family strong is important.

Sermon: Family Strong: Home Family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DtuQPzj2Sg

Strong homes are not defined by structure. They are defined by direction. Small decisions like: Praying together, singing together, speaking kindly, forgiving quickly, and opening scripture. Become the brick God uses to build lasting "households of faith".

Learn more about our church family as Pastor Colton and Pastor Sheldon go into a deep dive on our 5th and 6th grade ministry, Route56.

There is a life principle here: spiritual growth happens best in community. Long-ranger Christianity may be common, but it is not biblical... and it's not best! God designed us to grow together.