PlayStopNext»«Prev HIDE PLAYLIST Popout X The tongue is you in a unique way. It is a tattletale that tells on the heart and discloses the real person. Not only that, but misuse of the tongue is perhaps the easiest way to sin. There are some sins that an individual may not be able to commit…
PlayStop Popout X The truth that James emphasizes in this text is what we do reveal who we are. That truth, of course, is on the deepest and most important level possible. James is not speaking simply of beliefs and intentions in general but rather the foundational belief of saving faith. The genuineness of a…
PlayStop Popout X When we think of the attributes of God, we usually think of such things as His holiness and righteousness and His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. We think of His immutability His eternality, His sovereignty, His justice, and His perfect grace, love, mercy, faithfulness, and goodness and the list goes on and on.…
PlayStop Popout X Moving away from the analogy of the mirror, James makes it clear that the doer of the Word is not simply someone who is involved in religious activity. If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is in…
PlayStop Popout X In our text this Sunday, James adds another piece of evidence that God is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for us being tempted, much less our sin. There is clear proof from the nature of regeneration itself that the new life that the Lord gives to those who believe in Jesus Christ…
PlayStop Popout X I think mothers are some of the most under-appreciated people in the world. On this Mother’s Day I would like to remind us to be good to our mothers and appreciate them more. However, today’s message is not about how to be good to your mom; but rather it is about a…
PlayStop Popout X Recognizing that trials are the essential means that God uses to perfect Christian character, James gives five keys for growing in our Christian character. Last week we discussed the necessity for a joyful attitude leading to contentment in the midst of trials. Today, we will discuss the other three. Are there really…
PlayStop Popout X To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with incredible brilliance. An imitation stone, on the other hand, will have very little sparkle at all. When the two are placed side by side, even an untrained eye can easily…