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Marks of a Mature Christian
by Allan Eldridge
01 • Faith That Works Series

The book of James is considered one of the most practical books in all of the Bible. In this letter, James lays out for us what an active, vibrant faith looks like. He shows us a faith that works. In this message, Allan Eldridge kicks off the Faith That Works series by giving an overview of the book of James.

Trials // Temptations
by Eric Gray
02 • Faith That Works Series

Trials are inevitable in life. James tells us that we can view our trials with joy because we serve a God who is good and who is for our good.

Hearer // Doer
by Andrew Howell
03 • Faith That Works Series

The Bible was not just meant to be read, but God intended for His Word to read us. James gives an analogy that when we look into the Scriptures, it is like looking into the mirror. So what are you going to do about what you see in your life that might be out of place?

Practicing The Truth
by Allan Eldridge
04 • Faith That Works Series

The book of James challenges us to live out the truths of Scripture. We are challenged to have a faith that works. In this message, Allan challenges us to not show partiality to others. How do we keep from showing partiality? Look at everyone through the eyes of Christ.

Faith // Works
by Andrew Howell
05 • Faith That Works Series

True faith expresses itself in works. That is the point James is making in James 2:14-19. If your faith isn’t working, it’s probably because it’s dead.

The Power of Words
by Andrew Howell
06 • Faith That Works Series

Words are powerful. So powerful, in fact, that it was through words that God created the world. Your words have the power to bring death or to bring life. Your words are also a reflection of your heart.

Worldly Wisdom // Godly Wisdom
by Allan Eldridge
07 • Faith That Works Series

In this world there are two types of wisdom… worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. James 3:13-17 contrasts these two times of wisdom and what each one produces in our life and in our world.

Submit Yourself To God
by Andrew Howell
08 • Faith That Works Series

Submission can be a difficult thing to do. But submission is required in faith. Really, it’s required in any relationship. In this message, Andrew points out that our submission is greatest displayed in our pursuit of God.

Making Plans? Don't Forget God
by Allan Eldridge
09 • Faith That Works Series

James reminds us that our lives are short. He calls them a mist or a vapor. Therefore we should not become arrogant in how we plan out our lives. If we forget God in making our plans, we’ve forgotten what really matters.

Just Wait
by Eric Gray
10 • Faith That Works Series

We have done everything possible to remove the need to be patient in our world today. The problem is that faith requires patience and perseverance. As James concludes his letter, he reminds his audience to patiently wait on the return of Jesus. And he gives a few powerful reasons why.

Push-Button Prayer
by Eric Gray
11 • Faith That Works Series

Do you treat prayer as a vending machine? Do your part. Submit your request. And then wait for God to dispense his answer. But prayer is not a button to be pushed; it’s a relationship to be pursued.