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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
What you own is not who you are.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect, to ponder, and to meditate on a question that is as old as humanity itself, yet often overlooked in our fast-paced, ...read more
Scripture: James 1:9-10
Topics: What Defines You?
Today we live in an age when we have cameras every where. We never know who is watching us.
A man is driving to work when he notices the flash of a traffic camera. He figures that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knows that he wasn’t speeding. • Just to be sure, he circles the block and passes the exact same spot, driving even slower this time through. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-17
Denomination: Baptist
Consistent Resistance is key to Repentance
Consistent Resistance Introduction: Sandra Bullock won the 2010 Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Leigh Ann Tuohy in The Blind Side. The sensational film chronicles a Christian family who took in a homeless young man and gave him the chance to reach his God-given potential. Michael ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Do you have what is needed to preach or teach the word of God? If not, then you need to become well educated.
So, you want to teach or preach the word of God James 3:1 – 12 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Warning about teaching] 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: United Methodist
Not to allow other's to steal your joy and why you should be joyful.
AIN’T NOBODY GONNA STEAL MY JOY By: C. Mason Davis One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-3
There are so many shocking things happening in our society today that we are continuously getting the "shock treatment.”
Illus: When hurricane Andrew ripped across Florida, destroying everything in its path, the President sent the National Guard to help the victims of one of the worst tragedies of recent times in our nation. That was bad enough, but the next shock came when national news reported that one of the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19, James 3:5-8
A man in South Carolina had some car problems, so he took his car to a local automobile garage to get his car repaired. The man went to pay for the repairs and pick his car up after being repaired.
As he was driving home, his car was doing the same thing as before he took it to the mechanic. He took it back to the mechanic the second time and once again he was told his car was repaired, but again, on the way home he discovered his car was still doing the same thing. To make a long story ...read more
Scripture: James 1:21-27
True faith in Jesus requires action, believing that Jesus can do anything, and joining God in serving the world.
Today, we're gonna talk about how our faith in Jesus should lead us to take action. So, let's dive in! Check out this flashlight. It's pretty standard, right? But what good is it if I don't turn it on and use it? (Turn on the flashlight) See, now it's doing what it's meant to do - shine light! Our ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-17
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Charitable Works, Faithful Service, Moral Actions
Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.
Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-18
Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience
Believers should both hear and act on the Word of God. Those who listen and respond are blessed in their actions.
Ever had your parents ask you to do something, and you're like, 'Yeah, yeah, I heard you,' but then you never actually do it? It's like you heard the words, but they just didn't sink in. James is telling us that it's not enough to just hear God's Word; we've got to do something about it. Remember ...read more
Scripture: James 1:19-27
Topics: Divine Guidance, Spiritual Obedience, Faithful Actions, Biblical Teachings
True faith is not just about believing in God but also putting that belief into action through righteous deeds.
Alright, guys, let's dive into something pretty cool today. We're going to check out James chapter 2. It's not enough to just hear what God says; we've got to do something about it. It's like being told to clean your room and just nodding your head but never actually picking up a single sock. Not ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Topics: Faithfulness, Spiritual Growth, Divine Grace, Moral Conduct
Our words have the power to bring life or death. We must be mindful of how we use them, ensuring they reflect our faith and the love of Christ.
James kicks off by saying that teachers and preachers are gonna be judged more strictly because their words carry a lot of weight. Our words can make a huge difference, and if we can get a handle on what we say, we can control our whole selves. Imagine this: You're playing a video game, and you're ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 4:1-17
Topics: Communication, Verbal Influence, Speech Ethics, Language Power
Waiting on God and praying in faith are powerful actions that require strength and trust in God. They can bring about change in our circumstances and amplify the impact of our faith.
Today, we're going to focus on the last book of James. James, who was Jesus' half-brother and a pastor, wrote this letter to give some real-life advice to his church that was going through some tough times. We're going to talk about why waiting on God and praying with faith is so important. Imagine ...read more
Scripture: James 5:7-18
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith, Persistence
Encourage teenagers to seek stillness and connection with God through contemplative prayer, despite the distractions and busyness of life.
Today, we're gonna chat about contemplative prayer. It's like a spiritual chill-out session where you get to hang out with God. But here's the catch - you gotta make time for it. So, what's contemplation? It's like finding a quiet corner to chat with God. Even Jesus did it, sneaking off to a quiet ...read more
Scripture: James 4:8
Topics: Meditation, Inner Peace, Spiritual Stillness, Mindfulness
True faith is more than just believing—it's about living out God's Word in our daily lives. Our actions should reflect our faith, showing that we truly follow Christ.
Hey guys, today we're going to dive into a pretty cool part of the Bible, James 1:17-27. It's all about how faith isn't just about believing in God, but actually living out what He says in our everyday lives. So, let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to imagine you're looking in a ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17-27
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Biblical Principles, Prayerful Living
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