Sermons on James (Page 2)

Sermons on James (Page 2)

Desire Conceived Gives Birth to Sin

Taught live on Sunday Evening, January 22, 2023 Lively discussion using James 1:13-14 on whether thoughts alone (without action) can constitute sin. Please note: Initial presentations contained false teaching. The elders met with Dave and corrected his flawed understand. Correction presented in Part 3.

Blessed are the Meek

Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 5:51 Peter 2:23Philippians 2:4–8Numbers 12:3James 1:211 Peter 3:15Colossians 3:12–13Matthew 11:28–30

Pure of Heart

Scriptures Referenced: Exodus 32:19–20Exodus 33:13aHebrews 8:10Exodus 33:14–161 John 3:2–3Exodus 34:1–21 Timothy 1:3Romans 16:17–18Exodus 34:8–9James 4:8Psalm 51:10 There are five aspects of a Pure Heart. The Pure of Heart desire to be taught of God, and by God. The Pure of Heart refuse to continue without God’s presence. The Pure of Heart earnestly desire to see God’s glory. The Pure of Heart are eager and thorough in their obedience to God. The Pure of Heart begs God’s forgiveness, and mercy.

Lifetime Commitment

Scriptures Referenced: Romans 12:1–2Ruth 1:15–17John 14:15Luke 9:62Luke 14:27–30James 2:21–241 Corinthians 13:7John 19:30Revelation 2:10

Faith & Baptism

Scriptures Referenced: James 2:17;Hebrews 11:6;Mark 16:16;Ephesians 2:8–9;John 6:29;Matthew 3:8;Titus 2:11–12;Galatians 3:10–11;Ephesians 2:8–9;John 3:16;Romans 4:5;James 2:24

Can We Know God?

Scriptures Referenced: Acts 17:22-31;Acts 17:28–29;John 4:24;James 2:26;Genesis 2:7;Romans 1:20;2 Peter 3:8