March 22, 2026 James 5:1-6 “Rich in Stuff, Poor in Spirit” Service Overview: James delivers a prophetic rebuke to the wealthy who oppress others, hoard resources, and indulge themselves. Their riches decay, their garments rot, and their wages cry out against them. Real faith uses earthly resources for Kingdom purposes, not merely for comfort,...
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James 4:1-17 “The War Within and the Will of God”
March 15, 2026 James 4:1-17 “The War Within and the Will of God” Service Overview: James exposes the desires that fuel conflict, desires at war within us. Friendship with the world fractures fellowship with God, yet He gives more grace to the humble. Real faith draws near, repents deeply, resists the devil, and submits...
James 3:13-18 “When Wisdom Works”
March 8, 2026 James 3:13-18 “When Wisdom Works” Service Overview: James contrasts earthly wisdom (marked by jealousy and selfish ambition) with heavenly wisdom that is pure, peace-loving, gentle, and full of mercy. True wisdom is seen not in brilliance, but in a beautiful, Christlike life. Real faith produces real wisdom. Memory Verse for...
James 3:1-12 “The Fire in Our Mouth”
March 1, 2026 James 3:1-12 “The Fire in Our Mouth” Service Overview: James reveals the unbelievable power of the tongue: to direct, to destroy, or to display what’s really in our hearts. Human effort alone can’t tame it, we need God’s transforming grace. Real faith reshapes our words because God reshapes the heart behind...
James 2:14-26 “A Faith that Works”
February 22, 2026 James 2:14-26 “A Faith that Works” Service Overview: James confronts a faith that is all talk and no transformation. Using the examples of the poor, Abraham, and Rahab, he shows that genuine belief produces active work. To James, while works don’t save, they reveal that reality of the faith we profess....
James 2:1-13 “The Partiality Problem”
February 15, 2026 James 2:1-13 “The Partiality Problem” Service Overview: James exposes favoritism as incompatible with the character of Christ and with the royal law to “love your neighbor as yourself.” God’s people are to reflect His mercy, not worldly status patterns. Communion Sunday reinforces the truth that the ground is level at the...
James 1:19-27 “Pure Religion in a Messy World”
February 8, 2026 James 1:19-27 “Pure Religion in a Messy World” Service Overview: James insists that real faith doesn’t stop at hearing God’s Word; it responds. He calls believers to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, letting the implanted Word reshape their reactions and relationships. According to James, real faith...
James 1:1-18 “Blessed through the Test”
February 1, 2026 James 1:1-18 “Blessed through the Test” Service Overview: James opens his letter by showing believers what real faith looks like when life gets hard. Trials aren’t signs that God has abandoned us, they are tools He uses to make us mature, steadfast, and whole. While temptation will inevitably come, God gives strength...
Matthew 7:24-29 “Weather-Proof Faith”
January 25, 2026 Matthew 7:24-29 “Weather-Proof Faith” Service Overview: Jesus ends His sermon with a call to action: build your life on His words, or risk collapse when storms come. It’s not enough to admire His teaching, we must live it. This closing parable challenges us to ask not what we believe about Jesus, but...
Matthew 7:13-23 “Wide Roads and Empty Religion”
January 18, 2026 Matthew 7:13-23 “Wide Roads and Empty Religion” Service Overview: Jesus here warns of two paths, two kinds of prophets, and two eternal outcomes. This sobering passage reminds us that not everyone who sounds spiritual is walking the narrow way. Real discipleship bears fruit and does the Father’s will. In a culture of...

