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Sermon Title: Religion Preaching Passage: James 1:26-27 This Sunday, we'll take a look at James 1:26-27 and the truth that the religion that God the Father finds pure and acceptable involves loving and caring for widows and orphans, as well as keeping onself unstained by the world. Songs we'll sing together include: "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" by Stennett Whi...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Obedience Preaching Passage: James 1:22-25 This Sunday, we'll take a look at James 1:22-25 and talk about what it means for us to be doers of the Word, not merely hearers. We'll talk about obedience to Christ, which flows from a belief in His gospel. Songs we'll sing together include: "Nothing But The Blood" by Lowry (YouTube) "Living For Your Glory" b...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Anger Preaching Passage: James 1:19-21 This Sunday, we'll pack back up where we left off two weeks ago in James, turning to James 1:19-21 to discuss the topic of anger. We'll explore what the wisdom of God has to offer to us regarding an emotion that we all wrestle with, its root and fruit in our lives. Songs we'll sing together include: "Holy, Holy, Ho...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: The Gospel Preaching Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 For Easter, we are going to step away from our study of James for one week in order to look at 1 Corinthians 15, the preeminent New Testament passage on the resurrection. Songs we'll sing together include: "Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery" by Boswell, Papa, Bleecker (YouTube) "Christ is Risen" by Fi...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Gifts Preaching Passage: James 1:16-18 This week in our study of the Letter of James, we will look at the gifts that God gives to us, and we'll explore two essential truths that undergird everything we experience and receive in this life: that God is good, and that He does good. Songs we'll sing together include: "God is Able" by Fielding Morgan (YouTu...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Testing Preaching Passage: James 1:12-15 This week in our study of the Letter of James, we will look at the tests that we endure, both in the form of trials from God for our good, and in the form of temptation springing from our own evil desires for our ill. Songs we'll sing together include: "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" by Stennett White (YouTub...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Identity Preaching Passage: James 1:9-11 This week in our study of the Letter of James, we will be challenged to think about the location of our true identity, and whether we place that in something fading like wealth or beauty, or in the eternal and unchanging person of Christ. Songs we'll sing together include: "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" by Myr...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Trials Preaching Passage: James 1:1-4 Starting Sunday, we are beginning a new sermon series through the New Testament letter of James (see the series preaching schedule here). James has much to say to us about true religion, about faith and works, and about the wisdom of Christ that is offered to His followers. This week, we will be looking expliticly at...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Giving Preaching Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 "Church Matters" is a sermon series in which we will explore five important aspects of our church's worship and practice. Those five topics are worship, baptism, the Lord's Supper, church discipline, and giving. As we explore each of these important subjects, we will go to Scripture to ask ourselves some quest...
Keep ReadingSermon Title: Church Discipline Preaching Passage: Matthew 18:15-20 "Church Matters" is a sermon series in which we will explore five important aspects of our church's worship and practice. Those five topics are worship, baptism, the Lord's Supper, church discipline, and giving. As we explore each of these important subjects, we will go to Scripture to ask ourselves so...
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