Judgment upon Materialism

PlayStop Popout X Nothing more clearly reveals the state of a person’s heart than his view of money and material possessions. Many who profess complete dependence upon Christ invalidate this claim through their opulent, indulgent, materialistic lifestyles… a clear indication that they serve wealth, not God (Matt. 6:24). Building on the teaching of our Lord,…

The Will of God

PlayStop Popout X For James, doing the will of God identifies another test of genuine faith. Faithful Christians are characterized by “doing the will of God from the heart” (Eph. 6:6). They joyfully, willingly pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done” (Matt. 6:10). On the other hand, a constant disregard, disinterest, or manipulation of…

The Keys to Humility

PlayStop Popout X The Christians greatest battle is with his selfish flesh. (4:1) The foundational need for victory over our selfish tendencies is the grace of God. The only way to access this needed grace is through humility. This morning we want to look at what humility looks like in our lives as we seek…