Jul 2015
Hope's Endurance
19/07/15 11:31 Filed in: James 5
Hope's Endurance
James 5:7-11
Because grumbling revels doubt, Christians must wait upon the Lord...
- grumbling within a group revels the group has lost their way
1. Wait with anticipation (7-8)
- the Lord knows the future. We need to not worry, but just wait for God to come through just like He says He will
2. Wait with consideration (9)
- we must be patient with each other and understand we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
3. Wait with adoration (10-11)
- we give God our time and attention because He's worthy of it. He deserves our best of everything
Are you grumbling or believing?
Believing means that you are...
Anticipating His coming!
Considering others!
Adoring God! Read More...
James 5:7-11
Because grumbling revels doubt, Christians must wait upon the Lord...
- grumbling within a group revels the group has lost their way
1. Wait with anticipation (7-8)
- the Lord knows the future. We need to not worry, but just wait for God to come through just like He says He will
2. Wait with consideration (9)
- we must be patient with each other and understand we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
3. Wait with adoration (10-11)
- we give God our time and attention because He's worthy of it. He deserves our best of everything
Are you grumbling or believing?
Believing means that you are...
Anticipating His coming!
Considering others!
Adoring God! Read More...
Wealth's Illusion
12/07/15 11:30 Filed in: James 5
Wealth's Illusion
James 5:1-6
Because true wealth comes by knowing Christ, let us pursue wealth...
1. By hoarding eternal riches (1-3)
- we must be sure that the blessings we have been given we aren't keeping out of the circulation of God blessings - meaning, if we hide away the blessings God has given us, He can't use them to help someone else too
- we must not save out of fear, where we are relying on what we save to supply for our needs of tomorrow. Save what God has directed you to save, but give what He tells us to give, and rely on Him to supply your needs that come in the tomorrow times
2. By practicing fair trade (4)
- the Christian should be on the frontline of fighting for fairness for those who can't fight
3. By seeking godly pleasures (5)
- often addictions set in when we are finding pleasures outside of God
- all things are good for us that God has made, but when we seek them outside of God this is when problems arise
4. By helping other people (6)
- we must learn how our wealth can help others
What kind of wealth are you pursuing?
Is it an eternal wealth?
Does it promote fairness?
Does it lead to a greater love for God?
Does it help others prosper?
Our hope should be that we are so in love with Jesus that if we ever want wealth, we must go through Jesus to find it
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James 5:1-6
Because true wealth comes by knowing Christ, let us pursue wealth...
1. By hoarding eternal riches (1-3)
- we must be sure that the blessings we have been given we aren't keeping out of the circulation of God blessings - meaning, if we hide away the blessings God has given us, He can't use them to help someone else too
- we must not save out of fear, where we are relying on what we save to supply for our needs of tomorrow. Save what God has directed you to save, but give what He tells us to give, and rely on Him to supply your needs that come in the tomorrow times
2. By practicing fair trade (4)
- the Christian should be on the frontline of fighting for fairness for those who can't fight
3. By seeking godly pleasures (5)
- often addictions set in when we are finding pleasures outside of God
- all things are good for us that God has made, but when we seek them outside of God this is when problems arise
4. By helping other people (6)
- we must learn how our wealth can help others
What kind of wealth are you pursuing?
Is it an eternal wealth?
Does it promote fairness?
Does it lead to a greater love for God?
Does it help others prosper?
Our hope should be that we are so in love with Jesus that if we ever want wealth, we must go through Jesus to find it
Read More...