by Justin Marple | May 16, 2010 | 2010 sermons, James, SERMONS
James 5:7-20 (also read Matthew 5:11-12 and 33-37) shows us that the one with true faith, like Elijah and Job, patiently prays. We have to define patiently not from our own experience but from the examples of the prophets (including Elijah) and Job. Job is not someone...
by Justin Marple | May 2, 2010 | 2010 sermons, James, SERMONS
James 4:1-5:6 (also read Matthew 5:5, 6:19-21, and 7:1-5) reveals at least four ways that we can provoke God’s jealousy and/or that unbelievers can provoke God’s wrath. First, we can ask for our other gods to be fed in our prayers. Second, we can exalt...
by Justin Marple | Apr 25, 2010 | 2010 sermons, James, SERMONS
James 3 (along with Matthew 5:9 and 12:33-37) show us the greatness of the tongue. It is a spark that can set a forest on fire. Some people enjoy setting fires (pyromaniacs). Some people are not consistent — bearing olives and figs at the same time, blessing God...
by Justin Marple | Apr 18, 2010 | 2010 sermons, James, SERMONS
James 2 (also read Matthew 5:7 and 5:17-20) is fairly difficult to apply in a Presbyterian church. After all, most Presbyterians assume that the seats in the back pew are the seats of honor. In any case, this message encourages sharing the gospel with the poor in word...
by Justin Marple | Apr 11, 2010 | 2010 sermons, James, SERMONS
James 1 (like selections from Matthew 7) tells us that believers should ask God for wisdom, believers should hear and do the word of God, and that not all who claim faith have it. James, in particular, tells us that we can deceive ourselves concerning God’s...
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