Sermons on James
Idea Virus #4 Why Can’t we just get along (James 4:1-4)
If you want to make a gift/offering to Hope in Christ Church, click here to learn about ways to give. You can view a digital bulletin Here You can watch a Livestream at 9:30 am on our facebook account. Sermon Outline We all long for peace (Prov 18:21) What is the Origin of all the conflicts in the world? Simply stated, sinful human desires are. Listen to (James 4:1-4) But People want to blame anything else, but themselves for…
Idea Virus #4: Why can’t we just get along? (James 4:1-4, Romans 8:6)
If you want to make a gift/offering to Hope in Christ Church, click here to learn about ways to give. You can view a digital bulletin Here You can watch a Livestream at 9:30 am on our facebook account. Sermon Outline We all long for peace (Prov 18:21) What is the Origin of all the conflicts in the world? Simply stated, human desires are. Listen to (James 4:1-4 , Lk 8:14) Peace is won and secured through Prayer…
5 Praying for Discernment Dan 2;1-19
The Song lyrics are included in the youtube post, or you can download this lyric sheet, by clicking on the link to the right: HICC Lyrics 3.29.20 Sermon Outline Introduction (James 1:5, 3:17) Daniel 2 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream The Chronology Problem (Dan 2:1) The Dream (Dan 2:1) Dreams in Bible God gave dreams to warn people in OT (Gen 20:3, 41:16-24) God gave dreams to foretell future (Judge 7:13-15, Gen 31:10) Dreams are promised to increase in last days (Joel…
26 Growing in Patience (James 5:7-11)
Sermon Outline Patience James on Patience (James 1:3, 1:12, 5:7-11) James 1:3 testing of our faith produces steadfastness/perseverance James 1:12 says Christians are blessed if they are steadfast under trials But the largest teaching on patience in the book is James 5:7-12 The Command to be patient (Jam 5:7-8) Context Rich and Poor (James 4:13, 5:1ff) What is Patience and why should we practice it? Prayerful waiting (James 5:7) Reason: Jesus is coming back (James 5:7-8, Acts 2:17, Heb…
Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering)
Why, O Lord? (Lessons in Suffering) Ps 22:1-5, Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4 J. Todd Billings, Rejoicing in Lament The Bible is full of people asking God Why? And How long? A Difficult Pregnancy ( 25:22) When the pursuit of freedom brings more suffering (Ex 5:22-23) When food & water are lacking? (Num 11:11-12, 20:4) Joshua asks God why the nation was defeated in a battle (Josh 7:7) And then of course there is the story of Job (Job 3:11-12,…