James 1:19-21 – Welcoming the Word
Welcoming the Word
(James 1:19-21)
Central Idea: Our reaction to the Word is determined by our reception of the Word.
Purpose: To encourage believers to hunger for God’s Word.
- Our reaction to the Word (1:19-20).
- Our reception of the Word (1:21).
Will you let God change you by the power of His Word? All over the world, the Bible is radically changing lives. The Word of God is the most powerful force the world has ever known for transforming evil into good. No other message can do that.
In this episode, James shows us how to welcome the Word into our lives in order to receive its mighty work of transformation.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Feb 28, 2024James 1:19-21 – Welcoming the Word
James 1:19-21 – Welcoming the WordWelcoming the Word(James 1:19-21)Central Idea: Our reaction to the Word is determined by our reception of the Word.Purpose: To encourage believers to hunger for God’s Word.
- Our reaction to the Word (1:19-20).
- Our reception of the Word (1:21).
Will you let God change you by the power of His Word? All over the world, the Bible is radically changing lives. The Word of God is the most powerful force the world has ever known for transforming evil into good. No other message can do that.In this episode, James shows us how to welcome the Word into our lives in order to receive its mighty work of transformation. - Feb 22, 2024James – The Blame Game (James 1:12-18)
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- Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for happiness (James 1:12).
- Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for sin (James 1:13-15).
- Moral integrity demands personal responsibility for deception (James 1:16-18).
- Feb 15, 2024James – Valuing Your Valuables (James 1:9-11)
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- The poor Christian masters materialism by valuing their high status in Christ (1:9).
- The rich Christian masters materialism by valuing their low status in Christ (1:10-11).
- Feb 8, 2024James – Second Guessing God! (James 1:5-8)
James – Second Guessing God! (James 1:5-8)Second Guessing God!(James 1:5–8)Central Idea: Wisdom produces stability.Purpose: To teach Christians how to make good choices.
- Our resource for wisdom is God (James 1:5).
- Our reception of wisdom involves conditions (James 1:6–8).
If there is one question, I have been asked more than any other question over the years, it is this one. How do I know God's will for my life? If you are asking that question, then this message is for you. - Feb 1, 2024James – A Matter of Perspective (James 1:1-4)
James – A Matter of Perspective (James 1:1-4)A Matter of Perspective(James 1:1–4)Central Idea: Tough trials demand a proper perspective.Purpose: To challenge believers to look at their trials with joy.
- Our process of growth requires trials (James 1:2–3)
- Our perseverance through trials builds character (James 1:4)
- Our prospect after trials produces maturity (James 1:4)
Have you ever noticed that two people can face very similar situations in life and react in opposite ways? It's all a matter of perspective. In this episode we learn about how we can face hardships with the right attitude.
