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September 1, 2016 What are the works of faith? James 2: 15 Gen. 22:1 James 2: 17-23

August 31, 2016 James 2: 14-18  If you are not meeting the needs of the needy, your faith is worthless. Matt. 7: 21  The bottom line is the origin of your works. Is it coming from self?  from self seeking? … Continue reading →

August 30, 2016 Background on James, a half-brother of Jesus, head of the church in Jerusalem. James 1: 2-25 22-25  The doer of the word is the one who sees Christ.  Christ is the only one who can “do” the … Continue reading →

August 29, 2016 James 1: 1-12  Our minds are always the enemy of the cross and will constantly tell us that suffering is strange. 1 Cor. 9: 24-25  The crown is the knowledge of the mystery.

August 26, 2016 Heb. 13: 1 Easy way to tell if a group is a church – if one suffers all suffer. Contentment – inward certainty that God is in control. Tribulation, persecution comes when we speak what we believe … Continue reading →

August 25, 2016 Heb. 12: 12-17 Gen. 25: 19-34  Esau sold his birthright Heb. 12 continued   Everything must be shaken so that only that which cannot be shaken (Christ) will remain. 2 Peter 3: 9-14  That all should come to … Continue reading →

August 24, 2016 John 16: 1 No one can convince another to repent. What’s the difference between sin, trespass and iniquity? Phil. 3: 17-19  The Holy Spirit’s job is to let us know when we are minding early things. Gen. … Continue reading →

August 23, 2016 Heb. 12 1-2 Matt. 17: 1-7   (transfiguration)  This is our inheritance, for the bride (not as individuals), laid his life down on the cross, an instrument of shame. Heb. 12 Matt. 12: 24  Are your value … Continue reading →