Sermons from 2022

Sermons from 2022

Why We Give – Christmas 2022

Introduction Isaiah 7:14 ESV  Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 9:6 ESV  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Luke 1:30-35 ESV  And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,…

Discerning God’s Will For Your Life

Introduction James 1:18 ESV  Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1:18 ESV  Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Point One – God’s Will is For You to be Saved James 1:18 ESV  Of his own will he brought us forth by the word…

No Shadow of Change

Introduction James 1:17 ESV  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Last week we talked about the first half of verse 17… Every good and perfect gift is from God. And a what sermon that was… In it I urged all of us to stop saying good things could come from anywhere other than God… To stop saying “Not…

Defending the Integrity of Almighty God

Introduction James 1:16-17 ESV  Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.  (17)  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Back near the end of September, I preached a sermon on James 1 verses 2-4. And if you don’t remember, James 1: 2-3 says this: James 1:2-3 ESV  Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various…

Do Not Be Deceived

Introduction James 1:16 ESV  Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! That’s it this morning. DO NOT BE DECEIVED! Guess what the Title of my sermon is? Do NOT BE DECEIVED! Why does that need to be said? Why does an entire verse in scripture need to simply say “Brothers, Sisters… DO NOT BE DECIEVED!”? You would think that people would not want to be deceived, that naturally they would loath being deceived… that we would…

Temptation & Desire – How To Avoid Sin

Introduction James 1:12-15 ESV  Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.  (13)  Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.  (14)  But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. …

Turning Temporary Wealth into Eternal Wealth

Introduction James 1:9-11 ESV  Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,  (10)  and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away.  (11)  For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. James 1:9-11 ESV  Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation,  (10)  and the rich in…

Victory, Stability, Faith

Introduction James 1:5-8 ESV  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.  (6)  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.  (7)  For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  (8)  he is a double-minded man, unstable in…

Ask In Faith – The Biblical Way to Receive From God Part 2: The Limits of the Prayer of Faith

Introduction James 1:5-8 ESV  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.  (6)  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.  (7)  For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  (8)  he is a double-minded man, unstable in…

Ask In Faith – The Biblical Way to Receive from God: Part 1 The Power of the Prayer of Faith

Introduction James 1:5-8 ESV  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.  (6)  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.  (7)  For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  (8)  he is a double-minded man, unstable in…