If you see Jesus primarily as your ticket to heaven, you're likely missing out on God's purpose for your life. In this message, Pastor David continues unpacking James' powerful insights on what genuine faith really looks like.
What if the gospel message you've heard isn't the full story? What if being a true follower of Jesus is about more than what you believe? In this challenging message, Pastor David explores what Jesus and his disciples said about true saving faith.
Since the beginning of the church movement, favoritism has been an issue among Christians. In this message, Pastor Mike continues James' warnings against treating believers unequally.
God loves everyone regardless of status - do you do the same? In this message, Pastor Mike shares James' instructions to believers on showing impartiality to all.
Do the words you say reflect a new life in Christ, or does your speech sound like the rest of the world's? In this message, Pastor Mike shares what it looks like to model your belief with your words.
We like to think happiness comes from doing whatever we want, but if that were true, wouldn't we be happier? In this message, Pastor David shares what James wrote about the key to living a happy life.
Is there a secret to finding true happiness? Two thousand years ago, a follower of Jesus wrote that there are two simple yet challenging steps required to live a happy life. In this message, Pastor David breaks down the first step.
While desire deceives, gratitude frees. In this message, David shares how gratitude can refocus our desires away from sin and onto God's good gifts.
Like most things in life, James wrote than sin is cyclical. In this message, Pastor David shares how the cycle of sin is present in the story of King David and Bathsheba, and they key to breaking the cycle of sin.
When it comes to our temptations, who is to blame? In this message, David addresses the truth of temptation.
Regardless of their level of income, believers will face financial trials. In this message, David shares what Scripture has to say about trusting God with our finances.
James was clear: Not only does God have a plan for our trials, He also wants to lead us through them. In this message, Pastor David shares James' instructions for finding the wisdom we need to move forward.
Life is full of trouble, tragedy, and tension. For Christians, James, the brother of Jesus, said that life's difficulties are simply opportunities to prove our faith. In this message, Pastor David shares 5 promises and practices to keep your faith alive in the midst of any trial.
Whether it's the severity of current difficulties or the sheer number of problems faced all at once, sometimes it can feel like life has fallen apart. In the face of such trials, we often ask, "Why me?". Fortunately, James, the brother of Jesus, wrote a letter addressing that very issue.
In a world that can't agree upon one true definition for "love", the Apostle John writes that God is love. In this message, Pastor David shares what the gift of God's love looks like and how we can accept it.
We speak of peace on earth - but where is this peace? In this message, Pastor Mike shares the good news of God's gift of peace to all who accept it.
The terms "Joy" and "Christmas" have become closely affiliated in todays culture - yet so many people don't experience joy during the holidays. In this message, Pastor David shares the true meaning of joy.
Christmas trees, nativities, Santa Clause and cookies... However you celebrate the Christmas holiday, chances are, someone disagrees with you. In this message, Pastor David addresses the controversial question: Is it wrong for Christians to celebrate Christmas? Plus, David suggests how you may refocus your family's attention to the birth of Jesus.
God has equipped certain believers with the gifts of administration, leadership, and shepherding to lead and organize the church and its people. In this final message of our Equipped series, Pastor Mike Houck shares the function of these gifts and cautions against the misuse of them.
Perhaps two spiritual gifts reflect the nature of Christ's ministry better than all the others: the gift of giving and the gift of helps. In this message, Pastor David examines biblical examples of these gifts and how we can utilize them today.