Focus: During the Season of Lent, we hear a lot about the importance of prayer and fasting. We also learn about how Lent is about “giving things up.” How…
Focus: Is God’s grace the opposite of God’s law, and vice versa? Is faith the opposite of works, and vice versa? James continues to harmonize these difficult concepts, reminding…
Focus: In James 2:14-26, James addresses the words that send shivers down our spines—“faith without works is dead.” These words, although tough, help realign our focus and develop…
In James 1:19-2:13, James discusses the importance of using “the Royal Law” to guide how we talk and interact with other people. Sermon Outline The Law of Our Lord:…
Focus: Matthew 11 captures the inner workings of John’s mind and spirit as he contemplates his ministry in his final days. Throughout his ministry, John endured the trials of…
Some of us attended the memorial service for Al Hochstetler yesterday. As Al was able he did puzzles… smaller towards the end but many fairly complicated ones before that. …
This Sunday we conclude our series on James, The Other Sacrifice. In his closing chapter James revisits the key themes that have been woven throughout the letter. Last Sunday…
Here in chapter 5 James begins to conclude his letter giving last admonitions concerning his most key themes. Verses 1-6 are a final warning to the rich. It harkens…