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Live with Anticipation
Sermon Scripture: James 4 Big Idea: When we are jealous of others, we judge others. And instead of being excited about what God will do, we make our own plans. Being someone else means we don’t have you. (v. 1-10) Lucy and Aslan in “Voyage of the Dawntreader” – Proverbs 14:30 “I have never been jealous. Not even when my dad finished fifth grade a year before I did.” – Jeff Foxworthy Don’t mistake judging for loving. (v. 11-12) A How COVID has affected us
The Tail doesn’t wag the human
Sermon Scripture: James 3 Sermon Big Idea: Great and awful things are done with the tongue. But, the tongue is the tool, the speaker is the culprit. Becoming a teacher comes with strict judgment. A restless tongue leads to a reckless life. The operator, not the tool, seeks wisdom. While we shouldn’t all become teachers, we should all desire to become teachers.
Life Hacks
James 2 Acts 2:23; 36Make it personalTake responsibility A sinner in need of a savior and willing to submit to Him being Lord.
Saving Faith
Saving faith is… An attentive faith (1:19-21) An actionable faith (1:22-25) An unstained faith (1:26-27) A living faith (2:14-26) True faith is putting our life where our mouth is.
Life Hacks for Hard Times
James 1:1-18 Sermon Big Idea: The best life hacks are not always easy, but lead to the best results. Want joy? Endure trials. (v. 2-4) Want wisdom? Ask the one who has it to give. (v. 5-8) Want to feel good about life? Live a lowly life. (v. 9-11) Want a crown of life? Be found faithful. (v. 12-15) Want perfect things? Look up not around. (v. 16-18) Want to be in eternity with Jesus? Be a slave to Jesus. How COVID has affected us
The 5 year check up!
Shoes and Socks God loves you – John 3:16, Romans 5:8The Gospel – 1 Corinthians 15:1-10a, Mark 1:16, Isaiah 52:7 Mission: …helping people journey with Jesus – 1 John 2:6, Matthew 28:18-20 Vision: Seek Scripture – Mark 1:21-22 Sharpen and be Sharpened – Mark 1:16-20, 3:13-14 Show Compassion – Mark 1:40-41, Matthew 14:13-14 Serve Sacrificially – Mark 10:43-44, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 12:14,27 Practically Speaking:Always Celebrate Bible reading and teach from the BibleBe a part of: Life Groups, Titus 2, How COVID has affected us
This is our Story
three stories of God working in us Alex & Katheryn Hockin – Newlyweds share how God brought them togetherScott & Nick – Hear how God uses young people to change lives.Kari & Christine – New Christians allowing God to serve the children with joy through them.
A Rejected King
Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 16 Sermon Big Idea: Rejection is a heart condition. Will we believe in our hearts how Jesus came into the world and what He came to do? Israel rejected God as King because they didn’t like what they could see. (1 Samuel 8:1-7) God rejected Saul as King because of what Saul wouldn’t see. (1 Samuel 13:13-14; 15:11,22,27-29) God rejected David’s brothers as King so that Israel may see. (1 Samuel 16:6-7) The world rejected Jesus How COVID has affected us