Working Faith (James)
The Book of James answers the question: “How does Christian Faith work?”
The Rich Beggar
Dan Neary, May 26, 2019
Wisdom: insight to see things as God sees, and understanding to choose as God would choose for us. (James 1:1-12)
Killing Temptation
Dan Neary, June 2, 2019
When snagged by temptation, cut the line and get some help. (James 1:13-18)
Listening and Living
Dan Neary, June 9, 2019
Rather than giving into that angry alter ego that we might let out online (or in our speech), consider an ALTAR ego. (James 1:19-21)
Just Do It
Dan Neary, June 16, 2019
The Bible is a powerful mirror, showing us things about ourselves (deep, soulish things) that no other mirror can reveal. (James 1:22-27)
The Favor
Dan Neary, July 7, 2019
We cannot obey God’s command to love our neighbor if we show favor to some or discriminate against others. (James 2:1-13)
Please excuse the crummy audio… we had some technical issues with the recording; it does get better about 1/3 of the way in.
Show Me
Dan Neary, July 14, 2019
We are saved by faith alone, but saving faith is never alone; saving faith is always accompanied by good work. (James 2:14-26)
Words are Deeds
Dan Neary, July 21, 2019
Words alone are not enough to validate saving faith… but words have a way of invalidating faith. (James 3:1-12)
Wisdom’s List
Dan Neary, August 4, 2019
James says “wisdom, without works, is dead”. (James 3:13-18)
He’ll Draw Near; He’ll Lift Up
Dan Neary, August 11, 2019
James says “grace, without works, is dead”. (James 4:1-12)
Knowing Better
Dan Neary, August 18, 2019
The Christian life is more about what we don than what we don’t (James 4:13-17)