Sermons from February 2023

Sermons from February 2023

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Introduction James 2:13 ESV  For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 ESVa  For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. 1.    The law of mercy (Matthew 5:7) 2.    Law of forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15) 3.    Law of sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-8) Matthew 5:7 ESV  “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Matthew 6:14-15 ESV  For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also…

Christians are Under the Law (Of Liberty)

Introduction James 2:12 ESV  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. James 2:9 ESV  But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. James 2:12 ESV  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. Galatians 5:1 ESV  For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to…

Guilty of the Whole Law

Introduction James 2:10-11 ESV  For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.  (11)  For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.  (12)  So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. James 2:1 ESV  My brothers, show no partiality as…

Can We Just Be a Christian church?

Introduction James 2:1-9 ESV  My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.  (2)  For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,  (3)  and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You…