When a Christian experiences trials, God is working in the heart. He is revealing himself as a generous Father and strengthening us for enduring faithfulness. Our joy comes from knowing God's purpose and relying on his promise as we walk through our trials. Text: James...
Week of January 28-February 3 Whole Bible Reading Plan Day 1: Exodus 1-3; Galatians 5 Day 2: Exodus 4-6; Galatians 6 Day 3: Exodus 7-9; Psalm 105; Ephesians 1 Day 4: Exodus 10-12; Ephesians 2 Day 5: Exodus 13-15; Psalm 114; Ephesians 3 Day 6: Reflection Day Day 7: Reflection Day Download full plan Foundations Reading Plan Day...
In our trials we must remember that though God will do it, we must go through it. This is the messages of the first chapter of the book of James. James is writing to Christians who are experiencing all kinds of challenges, some related to being...
This week Justin and Scott talk about why the mindset of being a bondservant of Christ is important. They explore the need to define God correctly, and know his heart, in order to understand the meaning of being Christ's servant. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2019/2019WoGP0121.mp3...
A close look at the life of James shows us that though he was the half-brother of Jesus and leader of the church in Jerusalem, it was a resurrection encounter with Christ that changed his heart. James introduces himself as one who moved from unbelief...
Week of January 21-27 Whole Bible Reading Plan Day 1: Gen 41-42; Mark 16 Day 2: Gen 43-44; Psalm 24; Gal 1 Day 3: Gen 45-46; Psalm 108; Gal 2 Day 4: Gen 47-48; Psalm 25; Gal 3 Day 5: Gen 49-50; Gal 4 Day 6: Reflection Day Day 7: Reflection Day Download full...
I often find myself in the middle of a parent-child teachable moment. The parent is trying to teach the child how to introduce himself. “Look at Pastor Scott, shake his hand, and tell him your name,” the parent says. All the while, the child is...
In light of our new sermon series in the book of James, Scott and Justin talk abut the need for searching our hearts, and how we can focus on the heart rather than on gaining head-knowledge. https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/WoGP/2019/2019WoGP0114.mp3...
Week of January 14-20 Whole Bible Reading Plan Day 1: Genesis 28-29; Mark 11 Day 2: Genesis 30-31; Psalm 11; Mark 12 Day 3: Genesis 32-34; Psalm 145; Mark 13 Day 4: Genesis 35-37; Psalm 12; Mark 14 Day 5: Genesis 38-40; Mark 15 Day 6: Reflection Day Day...
A close reading of James shows us that every topic mentioned in this little book relates to the heart. Humility of heart before God is the foundation for living as a follower of Christ. Text: The Book of James https://s3.amazonaws.com/grace-audio/Sermons/20190113.mp3...
