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  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Content With God's Good Gifts Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 789 views

    Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

    In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quick, Slow, Slow Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,165 views

    As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

    Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 925 views

    On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

    Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visible Faith

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,458 views

    People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

    As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Troublesome Tongues

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,369 views

    As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

    Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Is It, Jesus?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 29, 2024
     | 897 views

    How deep is the sinful condition of humanity? What is the remedy? Jesus gives us a lovingly deep answer.

    9.1.24 Mark 7:15, 21-23 15 There is nothing outside of a man that can make him unclean by going into him. But the things that come out of a man are what make a man unclean. . . . 21 In fact, from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual sins, theft, murder, 22 adultery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024
     | 2,929 views

    James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

    There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is War Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 9, 2024
     | 980 views

    As we continue to pursue the "true religion" that James encourages us to embody, we come face to face with a war that we face. Sure, there are battles with culture, but this war is within.

    One of my favorite bands is the group “Switchfoot.” While I like their sound (it is unique and often very easily identifiable), what I like most is their lyrics. Switchfoot is a band that is made up of Christians. Their lyrics and songs have made their way onto both Christian and secular charts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hubris Or Humility Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 16, 2024
     | 747 views

    There are so many factors that come into play when we make plans, but how often does the Sovereign will of God affect our plan making? In this passage, James challenges us to avoid hubris and embrace humility by submitting to God’s sovereignty in making plans.

    Mistakes along the way? In February of 1995, nearly 30 years ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to me in a clear way that has impacted the course of my life - and yet it has not been without mistakes and missteps. He urged me to go to the church the Danielle grew up at and help out with the youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partiality, Patience, Presence Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 23, 2024
     | 882 views

    Jesus could return at any time, therefore we should be just in our dealings and patiently endure injustice.

    On the night before Jesus was crucified, He told his disciples John 14:3 ESV And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. Jesus went to the cross, leaving them hope beyond the cross, hinting at the resurrection and eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024
     | 580 views

    As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

    In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024
     | 688 views

    One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

    Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The World To Me?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2024
     | 812 views

    Naaman had a deadly disease, but he was freed from his disease freely and graciously. How did he respond? How do we respond? How did Gehazi respond?

    10.13.24 2 Kings 5:14-27 When you get to be in your middle ages you need to start making appointments with the dermatologist, because you start to notice bumps and moles on your skin that are flaky or have potential for cancer. So the doctor or practitioner will come in with a little wand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
     | 638 views

    As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

    Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
     | 1,202 views

    Psalm 66 is a corporate Psalm of Thanksgiving or Praise in response to the work of God in the lives of the people of Judah. This introductory message looks at the first four verses and the summons to praise - reflecting on the context of praise, the command to praise, and the content of our praise.

    Psalm 66:1–4 ESV Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist