We follow the course set by our Captain, Jesus. With home so close, we must faithfully wait and watch. This is our annual church anniversary Sunday.
Prayer is a powerful tool, known to many but used by few. Deacon Ramendra Krishna shares how prayer can make a difference in your life.
Bob Bass shares his heart and vision with us today, taking James 1:21 – 27 as his text. He reminds us of our duty to care for those less fortunate than us, as well as those unable to care for themselves.
Because James is focusing on the importance of patience, he desires to show how vital it is in every area of life. Even the way we speak is affected. The words we use and the topics we discuss are to be laced with patience and perseverance. James gives his readers instruction on their speech, both […]
We cannot focus on one single experience or on one solitary day to determine the success of our life. It takes time coupled with faithful and consistent efforts to prove the validity of the Christian life. James continues discussing the topic of patience by sharing 3 keys to successful Christian living.
James wants his readers to remember that God operates on a different time schedule than they, and it is different from the one you or I carry, too! For the people of James’ day – and for you and I today – patience is needed when we are mistreated and advantage is taken of us. […]
James addresses those that were living out their everyday life claiming to be submitted to God, yet not showing any sign of that submission in their daily walk. Even the way they looked forward to the future needed to be submitted to God. A properly submitted life will properly plan for the future in every […]
When we are not properly submitted to God, we are tempted to use our tongues to jealously, selfishly, brutally treat others. James wants his audience to remember who they are as followers of Christ and respond accordingly. Let’s answer that question that James asks: Who are you?
James continues to discuss practical matters with his audience. He turns to the matter of how they live out their relationship to God. In the discussion, he gives them 10 pointed commands that require immediate action. To use the driving analogy, he sets up 10 road signs along the way of life for believers to heed […]
Every person who has ever lived – with the possible exception of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel – have heard their parents admonish them about the choice of their friends. It is always an important issue. In the first century, James addresses the issue of friendship with his audience in the context of their submission. […]