James 5:12-20 finishes with a call to prayer in all things. Steve challenged out church body to come forward and receive prayer for sin, sickness, and forgiveness. It was a powerful day where the Holy Spirit moved.
Steve taught on James 4:11-5:6. James challenged his audience to stop thinking of themselves over others. They kept what was for God for themselves, a cautious reminder for us today.
Brad’s teaching on James 4:7-10 shed light on the idea that God doesn’t want us to try our way into being good Christians. He wants us to submit to His leading in our lives.
James 4:1-3 is clear that life without prayer produces a frustration with God. When we operate in our own power, we are never satisfied with the results.
James 3:1-12 is a convicting reminder that what we say has the power to do good or do harm. Jesus followers are to pursue Christ in all things and the way we talk will be a byproduct of the condition of our hears.
James 2:1-13 gives clear direction that no matter someones status or position, Jesus followers are to show no partiality. We are instead called to love everyone as our neighbors.
James 1:22-27 is all about actions. Jesus followers are called to not just hear the truth of God's word, but also do what it says. We are called to live our our faith.
Our new series in the Book of James began with Steve teaching through James 1:1-12 as James introduces the book with the idea that trials are often used by God for our good and His glory.
As we continue through Exodus 25-27, Steve taught on the Tabernacle and how its layout and purpose was to point God's people to His presence and worship.