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Faith That Works
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. The Active Life
Contributed on Jan 28, 2014
How much time do you spend in front of the mirror? How often do you look in the mirror? What do you do with what you see there?
“Faith That Works: The Active Life” James 1:19-27 A young pastor’s wife came to her husband one day with a look of obvious concern. He lovingly inquired as to the problem. She replied that she had really been struggling lately with the sin of vanity. “How’s ...read more
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2. Making A Good Showing
Contributed on Feb 10, 2014
Are you prejudiced or just partial?
“Faith That Works: Making A Good Showing” James 2:1-13 Suppose you agreed to make some visits on new residents in the South Haven area. You are given two names and addresses, but have time to make only one visit. You discover that the one address is in a very ritzy subdivision, the ...read more
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3. The Perfect Match
Contributed on Feb 10, 2014
Do you have a saving faith? Does your faith work?
“Faith That Works: A Perfect Match” James 2:14-26 Do you have a saving faith? Let me put it another way; do you have a faith that works? Listen again to verse 14: “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save ...read more
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4. Setting The Temperature
Contributed on Mar 6, 2014
What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?
“Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of ...read more
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5. Raising A Good Harvest
Contributed on May 22, 2014
Every day we choose either peace or war.
“Faith That Works: Raising a Good Harvest” James 3:13-4:12 Wives and mothers – it’s an extremely hot and humid day. You’ve been shopping all day for the family. Half the stuff you couldn’t find or the price had gone up. But you’re pretty well set and ...read more
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6. One Day At A Time
Contributed on May 22, 2014
It is important to keep a proper perspective on life, and to remember that time is not in our hands.
“A Faith That Works: One Day at a Time” James 4:13-17 Charles Schultz has Linus say, “I guess it’s wrong always to be worrying about tomorrow. Maybe we should think only about today.” Charlie Brown responds, “No, that’s giving up. I’m still hoping ...read more
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7. Principled Living
Contributed on May 22, 2014
Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?
“Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more
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8. A Beautiful Body
Contributed on May 22, 2014
How do we remain stable in the midst of instability of life?
“Faith That Works: A Beautiful Body” James 5:13-20 Life is certainly not lived on an even plain. The path is never level for very long. We’re constantly in a state of flux. We fall from the peaks to the pits; we slide from the heights to the depths; we shift from the sunshine ...read more