Life is a Vapor | James 4:13-17 | Faith That Works
We often operate under the illusion of control. We plan our careers, our vacations, and our retirements with meticulous detail, but James 4:13-17 reminds us of a fundamental truth: we do not even know what tomorrow will bring.
The War Within and the Battle Without | James 4:1-12 | Faith That Works
In the mid-1860s, the medical world began to document the phenomenon of the "phantom limb"—where amputees felt pain or an itch in a limb that was no longer there. As believers, we experience a spiritual version of this. Though our "old man" was crucified with Christ, we still feel the persistent, nagging itch to return to our old sins.
Two Kinds of Wisdom | James 3:13-18 | Faith That Works
We often think that if we just had the right tip or trick, we could solve every problem in our lives—from our health to our marriages. But information alone isn't wisdom.
In James 3:13-18, we see that there are two kinds of wisdom competing for our hearts. One is earthly and unspiritual, fueled by a "bitter sludge" of jealousy and selfish ambition. The other is from above: pure, peaceable, and full of mercy.
The Wildfire in the Mouth | James 3:1-12 | Faith That Works
There is a unique satisfaction in building a fire the old-fashioned way—watching a tiny flame grow into a source of warmth and light. But as any woodsman knows, that same fire requires constant vigilance. Left unchecked, it becomes a force of total destruction.
In this week's sermon on James 3:1–12, we see that the tongue operates much like a fire. It is a small member of the body, yet it boasts of great things and possesses the power to set the course of a life—or a community—ablaze.
Dead Faith Walking | James 2:14-26 | Faith That Works
In our latest sermon, "Dead Faith Walking," we confront the danger of a "museum-piece" faith. Drawing on the imagery of C.S. Lewis’s Narnia, we look at James 2:14-26 to see how the Holy Spirit breathes life into us, turning us from stationary statues into active ambassadors of God's grace. Watch as we discuss why a heart changed by the Gospel cannot help but move in love toward others.
When Joy Meets Trial | James 1:1-18 | Faith That Works
In the 1980s, the Biosphere 2 project discovered that trees grown in a perfect environment—with no wind—eventually collapsed under their own weight. They lacked the "stress wood" that only comes through resistance.
In this sermon on James 1:1–18, we explore how God uses the "winds" of life to build that same structural integrity in our souls. Whether you are facing the "scorching heat" of financial loss, the pressure of persecution, or the internal struggle of temptation, James directs our eyes to the unchanging Father of Lights.