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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Jesus brings joy into our lives at Christmas
All I want for Christmas is Joy! Assorted Scriptures Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-30-2025 Choose Joy? A few years ago, I attended the GC2 Summit at Wheaton College. This conference specifically focused on pastoral mental health and I’m thankful that we are having those ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-2
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus died to obtain a people who are eager to do what is good. In your case, did he get what he paid for?
For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction Draw near to God and he will draw near to you - James 4:8 Draw near to God. How is that done? And more ...read more
Scripture: James 4:8
True faith in Jesus should inspire action, as demonstrated by the Centurion in Luke 7, whose belief led him to seek Jesus' help for his servant's healing.
Good morning everyone! I am so excited to be with you all today as we finish up our sermon series called Made New. We have been talking about all of the powerful ways that the resurrection of Jesus changes our lives. The first week of this series we learned that it is our faith in Christ that ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-17
Topics: Faith In Action, Healing, Kingdom Of God
Sermon Series: Made New
This sermon explores the importance of intentional contemplative prayer in fostering a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of life.
Welcome to week 3 of our From the Ashes Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the cross together. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we are getting a glimpse into the abundant life possible in and through ...read more
Topics: Contemplative Prayer, Divine Connection, Intentional Practice
Sermon Series: From The Ashes
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
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