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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.
Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of Lykesland First Baptist Church in Columbia, SC, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat ...read more
Scripture: James 1:26-27
Denomination: Baptist
The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.
We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Explore the interplay between faith and works, emphasizing that they are both essential components of a genuine Christian life, as faith without works is considered dead.
Good morning, family of God. I'm thrilled to see your smiling faces today because we're about to embark on a fascinating journey through a dynamic passage of Scripture. We'll be exploring the essential interplay between faith and works, the profound impact they can make on our lives and our world, ...read more
Scripture: James 2:17-18
Topics: Faith, Works
Guide us in shifting from a self-centered life to one that prioritizes God and others.
Good morning, Church family. It's a joy to be with you today. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically chapter 4, verses 1 to 6. Oscar Wilde once said, "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." I believe this quote ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-6
Topics: Selfishness, Godliness
Christians should not only hear God's word but actively live it out, reflecting their faith in tangible actions.
Gather round, brothers and sisters, as we dive into the heart of what it means to truly live out God's calling for us. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically James 1:22-25. I'm reminded of a quote by Mother Teresa, "Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25
Topics: God's Words, Doing
Recognize God as the source of all good and perfect gifts and to live our lives in gratitude for His blessings.
Good morning, family. I hope you all are feeling blessed and ready to receive the word of God today. We're going to be diving into the book of James today, specifically James 1:17, which says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17
Topics: Grateful Living, Presence Of God
Encourage believers to face their life challenges with joy and unwavering faith, understanding that no problem is too big when we have a mighty God fighting for us.
Good morning, family! It's great to be together in the house of the Lord. Today we're going to dive into an incredible story you all may remember from Sunday school, David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Now, I'm not talking about literal giants here, but those life challenges that seem ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-8
Topics: Problems, Faith
Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.
Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-8
Topics: Trust, God
Emphasize the importance of creating a global Christian community that actively seeks out those who have strayed from their faith, and joyously welcomes them back, fulfilling our responsibility as a church.
Good morning, church family. I am so glad to see all of your beautiful faces this morning as we gather here to explore some profound truths from the book of James. Today, we are going to delve into James 5:19-20. "My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone ...read more
Scripture: James 5:19-20
Topics: Gathering, People Of God
Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more
Scripture: James 2:1-10
Topics: Snooty, Ushers
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to be diving into a rich piece of Scripture from the book of James that deals with some of the qualities we all need to cultivate, especially in these challenging times: The Power of Perseverance, The Benefits of Patience, and The Strength of Steadfastness. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-18
Topics: Faith, Building
Warn against the dangers of wealth and self-indulgence, while encouraging patience and perseverance in the face of suffering, as we await the Lord's return and judgment.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of James. In James 5:1-12, we find a warning for the rich, an encouragement for those suffering, and a reminder of God's judgment on the wicked. As we begin to unpack these verses, let's keep in mind this thought ...read more
Scripture: James 5:1-12
Topics: Warning, Patience
Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
Topics: Elements Of Repentance
Recognize the dangers of pride, embrace humility, and live in God's will by submitting to Him and focusing on Him and others more.
Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message from the book of James. We'll be exploring the danger of pride, the blessing of humility, and how we can live in God's will. As C.S. Lewis once said, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." ...read more
Topics: Humility
The main point of this sermon is to remind us to seek God's will and trust in His sovereignty, rather than boasting about our own plans for the future.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into a powerful passage from the book of James that teaches us some important lessons about the futility of boasting about tomorrow, the need to prepare for the future, and trusting in God's sovereignty. To kick things off, I want to ...read more
Scripture: James 4:13-17
Topics: Boasting, Tomorrow
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