Think, Say, Do: A Letter From James

In our Christian faith, we often talk about what we believe. But we also need to emphasize the importance of what we think, say and do. One of the first leaders of the church, James wrote a letter to Christ-followers who had fled Jerusalem's persecution. He wanted to make sure they understood what we believe AND what we do matter.

April 19th | Trial | James 1:1-12

Life can be difficult. When we least expect it, bad things can happen. Where is God when people hurt us or circumstances overwhelm us? Are you in a hard spot right now? James will point you in the right direction. To prepare, read James 1:1-12.

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April 26th | Temptations | James 1:13-27

Sometimes we struggle to fight against old habits and sins. How can I beat back the temptations that seem so powerful in my life? Are there things I can do to resist influences that try to take me back to old ways of thinking, speaking and acting? James gives you the tools to say yes to God and no to temptation. To prepare, read James 1:13-27.

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May 3rd | Every Person Matters | James 2:1-13

One of the world-changing ideas Jesus brought to the world was the value of every human being. The Lord loves all people, no matter their social status, income level or physical appearance. If every person matters to God, every person should matter to us. To prepare, read James 2:1-13.

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Mother's Day - May 10th | Doing Good | James 2:14-26

What we do shows the world what we believe. Our actions should represent the life and teaching of Jesus. How do I translate my beliefs into decisions and actions that convince people my faith is real and authentic? To prepare, read James 2:14-26.

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May 17th | Words That Work | James 3:1-12

What we say has great potential to elevate people. At the same time, we can speak pain and condemnation into someone's spirit and destroy their feelings of personal worth. James reminds us that our words can work wonders into someone's life. To prepare, read James 3:1-12.

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May 24th | Wisdom That Works | James 3:13-18

There are a lot of "smart" people in the world that don't merge their intellect with wisdom. James shows us the origin of wisdom and how to maximize our knowledge with wisdom's leadership. How do I take the next step toward a wisdom that works? To prepare, read James 3:13-18.

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May 31st | Loyalties That Work | James 4:1-17

Pastor Nate York

What is the foundation I'm building my life upon? We often act out of instinct rather than a devotion to God's design and God's will for our lives. Our loyalties and world view are evident by how we prioritize our activity. Who is the leader of our lives? To prepare, read James 4:1-17.

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June 7th | What's Most Important? | James 5:1-6

Most people would say they value servanthood and deride selfishness. The question is, does my life reflect those values? Am I a person who passionately pursues more wealth without considering how it should be used to honor God who made me? What is most important when it comes to all the wealth I've acquired, no matter the amount? To prepare, read James 5:1-6.

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June 14th | When Life Gets Hard | James 5:7-12

When life gets hard, we can default to negativity, blaming others or self-indulgence. Sometimes the longer we suffer, the more difficult it is to think and act in a God-glorifying manner. How can I persevere in struggle when the pressure is intense and immense? To prepare, read James 5:7-12.

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Father's Day - June 21st | The Way We Pray | James 5:13-20

Of all the things we think about, talk about and act upon, the opportunity to pray to and listen to God is perhaps the greatest opportunity of all. In our suffering, in our confusion and our pursuit of happiness, the Lord offers us the privilege of constant communication with Him. He will guide our steps through every life experience: easy or hard. How then can we develop a strong life of prayer? To prepare, read James 5:13-20.

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