Sermon Series
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Our latest Sermon Series
Practical Living with James
January 10 – March 21
James was probably one of the first books written as the early church became established. It is addressed to the Jewish Christians who were often experiencing fierce persecution in the Jewish homeland and many were moving to other parts of the Roman Empire to avoid the most intense opposition. This book is a call to remain faithful to Jesus wherever you live and to “just do it” in very practical terms, characterized by good deeds and accompanied by a consistent lifestyle. The writer seems to be stating in no uncertain terms that being a disciple of Jesus will be obvious in everyday life. The book of James might be seen as an extension of the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
The practical advice in this book is especially important for us today. We may not face persecution, but we are facing the opposite. We are being swallowed up in a predominant culture that lures us little by little away from a complete commitment to Jesus. May we hear the messages in this series as a clear call to uncompromisingly follow Jesus in the practicalities of everyday life in the twenty-first century.
31 Faith and Deeds – Wes
James 2:14-26
February 7 Watch Your Tongue – Katie
James 1:26-27; 3:1-12
14 True Wisdom – Harold
James 3:13-17
21 Mutual Submission - Wes
James 4:1-12
28 Humble Pie – Wes
James 4:13-17
March 7 Wealth Rots! - Wes
James 5:1-6
14 Be Patient! – Katie
James 5:7-12
21 Pray Without Ceasing – Wes
James 5:13-20
