North Side Sermons [greenwood, Sc]

In James 5:1-6, James is addressing a group of people who are rich, and whose wealth has caused them to sin. How do we ensure that our wealth does not lead us into temptation but allows us to better glorify God?

Do you believe that God is sovereign? Does that effect the way you live? It is easy to think that you have control over your life, but often that leaves God completely out of the picture.

Our speech can build others up and tear others down. But there is a difference between correcting sin and criticizing someone. The Word of God should always be our standard, and love should be our motivation.

We do not have to repent, but as followers of Christ we get to repent. God allows us to repent to bring us closer to Him.

Quarreling is an inevitable part of the human life, but what causes it? Where do all our disagreements come from?

There is a difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom. Whatever wisdom you do have will show itself in the way you act.

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can also celebrate a newness of life. Christ died to put sin to death, but rose again to give us a new life for the glory of the Father.

The tongue is a powerful tool. It can be used to build up and to tear down. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that we can tame the tongue.

Which is necessary for salvation, faith or works? On the surface, the apostles Paul and James seem to disagree on which is more important. Today, we unpack two passages to get down to the heart of the matter.

Is the way to heaven through faith, or through a good life? Is it enough simply to have the right beliefs, or just the right actions?

In James 2:1-13, we are warned about the dangers of dealing with some people as more important than others. This not only disrespects people, but it also dishonors God. We are called to seek the glory of God and show the same mercy we have been given by God.

My faith is what my whole life is built upon. I should not, therefore, be afraid to examine my faith to see if it is pure in the sight of God.

James 1:18 tells us we are justified by the word of God. In verses 19-25, James shows us how we are sanctified by it. We must be consumers of the Word, allowing it to cleanse us and to change us.

God has blessed us with all manner of good things. His very character is good. That has never changed, nor will it ever.

Temptation, when not met with the right mindset, leads to sin, and sin leads to death.

In James 1:9-11, we see a real example of why we must rely on God for wisdom. Both sides of the financial spectrum have their own temptations that can lead us away from God.

When we meet the trials that James tells us are coming, we need the wisdom of God to make it through.

Scripture: James 1:1-4 In the opening verses of the book of James, we are warned of the hardships that will come because of our faith. It is through these trials, however, that we become more like Christ.

Worship should be planned in such a way as to please one focus target – Jesus. To do that, we must keep our worship by the book.

God has called pastors to equip the saints for the work of ministry. All believers are called to grow and mature in Christ.