Culturally Engaged
Engaging the culture to share the message of salvation includes both doing good deeds and having a voice—for our church and for us personally. Motivated …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Sermons
Listening and Doing
In this passage, James speaks to fellow believers about what it really means to be a Christian—we must both hear and respond to God’s leading. …
Downtown Campus Pastor
Trials and Temptations
As James begins his epistle to the early Church, he calls believers to act in faith. While he is clear that being a follower of …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Hearing and Doing
In this passage, James calls us to move—to embrace the transformative power of the gospel by obeying God’s Word. This kind of action requires humility …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Partiality and Faith
In this passage, James calls us to test the authenticity of our faith by examining how we treat others. The notions of rank and position …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Faith and Works
James continues to unpack his central theme—faith and works are bound together as a vibrant expression of the Christian life. In a religious setting, it …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
The Power of the Tongue
James does not mince words when it comes to the power of our tongues. Our words matter—they are a window into our souls. And when …
Downtown Campus Pastor
True Wisdom
In this passage, James contrasts false, earthly wisdom with true wisdom as modeled by Jesus. As we consider what this wisdom may look like in …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
True Humility
As James addresses the issue of conflict in relationships, he digs down to the root issue, exposing our propensity towards scheming self-reliance. The prescribed solution …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Boasting and Backbiting
James’ audience is dealing with division over issues rooted in envy and jealousy. While being judgmental is innate to the human condition, as believers, we …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
A Warning to the Rich
In this passage, James adopts a prophetic tone of warning and rebuke. While we may not view ourselves as wealthy, we should heed his words, …
Anderson Campus Pastor
Patience, Prayer, and Suffering
As we navigate the suffering inherent in a corrupt and broken world, James holds out the hope we can have through patience, courage, confession, and …
Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director
Restoration
In his final words to these believers, James urges them to pursue the restoration of those who wander, as an act of love that embodies …
Pelham Associate Campus Minister