In the English language, we have a form of speech called an idiom. Idioms use words or phrases that have no logical connection to the subject we’re talking about. But they make sense to us because we understand how they’re used. There’s one particular idiom I’m thinking about in relation to our study today from […]
Have you ever made a judgment about someone, only to find out later that you didn’t have all the facts? To my embarrassment, I have. Like many of us, the famous preacher, John Wesley, made that mistake one time. He accused a man of being miserly when he didn’t really know the man’s situation. Join […]
Wild pheasants are canny birds. When they’re being hunted, they sometimes sit so tight in cover that the hunter walks right by them just a few steps away. It might take more than one trip through the field to flush them out. As humans, we have faults that we like to keep hidden too. One […]
Many of you are familiar with the fairy tail of “Snow White.” Every morning, the queen would ask her mirror who was the fairest of all? When the answer changed from what she wanted to hear, she was enraged that Snow White had taken her place. Her jealousy gave her no peace and led to […]
How strong is your willpower? Strong enough to resist that second doughnut, or turn away from that lewd magazine cover in the grocery check-out? Is willpower enough to overcome temptation? Join Pastor J. Mark in our continuing study from James to learn how you can be successful in “Overcoming Temptation.”
The Scriptures clearly teach us that temptations are common to all of us. Even Jesus experienced this reality throughout His earthly ministry. In this study from James 1:12-16, the writer explains some important principles about “Understanding Temptation.” I hope you can join me in gaining a better grasp on this important subject!
The book of Proverbs places a very high value on wisdom. It encourages us to seek wisdom with the same enthusiasm we would have in seeking hidden treasure. God’s Word is filled with wisdom. But we need to know what tools to use to discover and unlock the secrets of God’s wisdom. Join Pastor J. […]
Welcome to a study of the book of James under the title, “Faith That Works!” It’s obvious as we read the book of James that human nature hasn’t changed throughout the millennia. The instruction James gives is very practical. I hope and pray our study in this book will bring you inspiration, challenge, conviction of […]
We have covered a lot of prophecy in the past few weeks and this sermon will be the final one in this prophetic series. Next up, we will go to James and study the words penned by Jesus’s half-brother.
We have covered a lot of prophecy in the past few weeks and this sermon will be the final one in this prophetic series. Next up, we will go to James and study the words penned by Jesus’s half-brother.
