Sermons from November 2022

Sermons from November 2022

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…