Watts in the Word

The last chapter of James deals with two very different ends of the spectrum of life: success and earthly wealth, and suffering in earthly trials. How do we hold these two parts of life in balance while maintaining a healthy relationship with God? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through James. This sermon was preached at … Continue reading Success and Suffering

We obviously can’t cover every name and title of God in one sermon series; there are dozens or maybe hundreds of ways that God is referred to in Scripture. We conclude this series with a survey of several ways we could categorize these references and ask: what’s the point of such a study anyway? Click … Continue reading Names of God: Conclusion

In considering how the ancient wisdom of the Bible might apply to modern life, it is of utmost importance to remember the core facet of human nature that leads to rebellion against God: pride, arrogance, and selfishness. Pride manifests in all the same ways throughout human history, and thus James’ advice for overcoming pride is … Continue reading Overcoming Pride

Most of the names and titles of God that we have considered have been much more common in the Old Testament, but calling God our Father is a much more common New Testament phenomenon. Why did the Old Testament writers refrain from this language, and why is it so common in the New Testament? What … Continue reading God the Father

Perhaps the largest technological gulf between our era and the era of the New Testament writers is the internet. What wisdom does James have to offer for the social media era, and how should modern Christians behave online? Click Here to Listen. (Preaching through James. This sermon was preached at the Dewey Church of Christ … Continue reading When Words are Many