Let us listen to James, do what he says, and learn to be devoted to Jesus with all our hearts continue »
James: Wholehearted Devotion to Jesus (2018)
Jesus said, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ (Matthew 13.52)
This describes James; in his letter he brings together some of the best of the Old Testament with Jesus’ teachings, to help Christians live as wholehearted disciples. This summer we will be exploring his letter together over twelve weeks.
Your life: mature or double-minded?
Meet trials with perseverance, and meet doubt with wisdom. continue »
Your religion: doing or just listening?
James puts it like this: do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. continue »
Your love: blind or partial?
The world’s idea of freedom isn’t freedom at all, but a return to slavery – to greed, selfishness, everything that leads to death. From all that, God wants to set people free. continue »
Your faith: genuine or dead?
Do you walk the talk of your faith? This week, demonstrate your faith by what you do; walk the talk. continue »
Your tongue: blessing or cursing?
Our mouths reveal what is in our hearts – good and bad. We praise God and curse others with the same mouth. continue »
Your works: wise or selfish?
Jesus is the greatest example of humility we could ever want – we should be following in his footsteps. continue »
Your heart: humble or divided?
Friends, the problem is we aren’t Christian enough – how can you grow in your discipleship today? continue »
Your attitude: restoring or condemning?
Christians need a biblical attitude: neither judgemental, nor ‘anything goes’, but encouraging and warning one another with humility and love. continue »
Your wealth: generous or greedy?
How we treat wealth is a barometer for our heart. Does our attitude to wealth reveal us to be generous, or greedy? continue »