Mar 09 2021
The Life of Faith, Part 12, A Study in James – Anointing With Oil Within this instruction on how to pray for the sick, we are told to anoint with oil when we pray for healing. James was not the first or only one to anoint with oil and lay hands on the sick for …
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Mar 01 2021
We are exploring our life of faith. James just instructed us to live humbly and with patience. Now he is telling us to pray with faith. What is prayer? James 5:13 NKJV Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. The word for prayer means to speak to …
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Feb 23 2021
James 4:13 through James 5:12 encourages believers to put their trust in God. After telling us to humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, James instructs believers to trust God and not our own wisdom. The focus of this section is preparing believers for the future. There are three sections in this text. Two …
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Feb 17 2021
In a world filled with selfish desires and passions, we contend with all kinds of wars, disputes, strifes, quarrels, and fights. The life of faith requires believers to submit to God regardless of the instinct or urge of the flesh, world, or the devil. James 4 confronts the personal passionate desires of the flesh that …
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Feb 10 2021
James 1 began a discussion on God-given wisdom. James 3:1–12 begins a new discussion on God-given wisdom. We are being shown how to manifest God-given wisdom in the manner we influence others, how to control our speech, and how to live right. In James 3:1 we are shown our awesome responsibility of influencing others. James …
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Feb 02 2021
The Book of James addresses a faith that is sustained through every situation of life. True faith is a lifestyle that reveals Christ in us. James is encouraging the believer’s faith to increase, persevere, and be unwavering. To understand what the Holy Spirit is saying, we need to look at the whole Epistle of James …
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Nov 10 2020
After James told us to maintain control over ourselves, he said our faith should be expressed in actions that are pure and unblemished in God’s sight. He is encouraging believers to remain unspotted and uncontaminated by the world. There are three things that we should do to continue to live the life of faith. Exhibit …
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Nov 04 2020
James 1:17-27 In the process of becoming mature and complete, not lacking anything, James tells us that we must successfully navigate through trials and temptations. Although God does not tempt us, He promises aid and strength for every situation. The basis for our faith relies on God’s faithful aid, support and strength. We gain this …
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Oct 28 2020
James 1:2 NKJV When you fall into various trials. The enemy of our soul is bearing down on us with as much strength as he can muster. He wants to wreak havoc and destruction in our lives. God is not content to stand by and watch the enemy of your soul steal, kill and destroy. …
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Oct 21 2020
James is interested in the development of our faith. God’s plan is to make us like Jesus Christ. Every test or trial should promote that development. James 1:2-8 NIV84 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must …
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Oct 12 2020
James wants believers to have mature, complete and full faith. This kind of faith produces a true calm, peace, and joy in the face of all kinds of trials. Over the years of pastoring, I have met several believers with this kind of faith. Obviously, I have encountered many who struggled with everything that happened. …
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Oct 06 2020
We are beginning a series from the Epistle of James. James was a common name during the New Testament era. Four men were named James in the New Testament. James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were fishermen. James the son of Alphaeus, called “the Younger” or “the Less,” was an apostle. The third James …
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