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James - Faith That Works
Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Time To Make An Application
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.
Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s ...read more
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2. Pure Joy
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.
Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other ...read more
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3. Favoritism
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
God see all believers the same - we should not show favortism to the people that can give us an advantage.
Favoritism James 2:1-13 This morning we are still looking at topics related to a “faith that works” from the book of James. As I was looking at the scripture I thought about teachers pets in elementary school. Were any of you considered a teachers pet??? One of those favorite students ...read more
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4. Show Me Your Evidence
Contributed on Aug 20, 2008
Faith and works - Paul and James which is right? BOTH
Show me your evidence James 2:14-26 I believe that mothers are probably the best detectives in the world. I know that they are not recognized as such, probably because their list of suspects is so small or that the crimes or events seem to be of little consequence. But how many other ...read more