Letter of James
The Power of Prayer?
The Power of Prayer? Sermon series on the Letter of James. 4 of 4. In prayer, we strengthen our relationship with God and also with each other. While understandable, especially with little children, that we ask God for things we want to have, wish fulfillment is not at the core of prayer. We are not trying to persuade God to act according to our will, we are trying to open ourselves up to God, so that God may transform us…
The Tongue is a Fire
The Tongue is a Fire Sermon series on the Letter of James. 3 of 4. The tongue is a fire. Words are powerful. Even before our times of the rapid spread of fake news on social media, rumors, lies, and gossip travelled fast and wide, and successfully destroyed reputations, livelihoods, and even lives. But the technical means available to us today through the world-wide-web and social media have greatly multiplied the effectiveness of lies, rumors, and propaganda. I want to…
What Does it Mean to be Great in Jesus Eyes?
What Does it Mean to be Great in Jesus Eyes? Sermon series on the Letter of James. 2 of 4 When God came down to earth in form of the simple carpenter’s son with the name Jesus, God chose to live a humble life. God chose to experience human life from the downside, not the upside. After all, God could also have chosen to come to earth in form of a great king or military hero, but God didn’t. And…
Nobody is Perfect!
Nobody is Perfect! Sermon series on the Letter of James; 1 of 4 Life is not perfect; we are not perfect; perfection is not what Christian living is about. Faith is a journey, and the foundation of Christian discipleship is faith in God. The wisdom we need to embark on this journey comes from God. It’s God’s wisdom, not ours. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights (James…