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Prayer How It Works sermon video audio notes. James’ context is the danger of swearing or making deals with God. Instead, be a person of integrity and be a person of prayer. God’s people should say “Yes” when we mean yes and say “No” when we mean no. By being people of integrity, we will … Read more

Wealth And The Lord’s Coming How They Work sermon video audio notes. Of what coming was James speaking? What did James mean when he told people two thousand years ago they had hoarded wealth in the last days? James sounded like John in the Revelation talking about Jesus coming soon and quickly. What’s up with … Read more

Slander And Judging How They Work sermon video audio notes. It was interesting as I studied this to learn if a person will not repent and attempt to correct his or her slander and judging ways, the Lord will actually give them over to it. He will not stop a slanderer from slandering. He stops … Read more

Fights And Quarrels How They Work sermon video audio notes. How many of us have seen fights and quarrels in church? Okay. How many of us have been involved in fights and quarrels in church? Aren’t we ashamed of ourselves? We can’t even remember what some of those ‘major issues’ having us so upset at … Read more

Wisdom From Heaven How It Works sermon video audio notes. In this passage, James contrasts the wisdom from heaven and the wisdom from hell. There is no other. The wisdom I use in my life or with people is either from heaven or from hell. The wisdom I receive for my life is wisdom from … Read more

Tongue How It Works – How to Speak Life Not Poison video audio notes Our tongue determines our maturity level. James, being somewhat facetious, said if we have gotten to the place where we never say the wrong thing, then we have arrived at total maturity. Not only does the person never say anything wrong. … Read more

Faith How It Works sermon video audio notes. Out of the gate, James punches us in the nose with a startling fact. Faith only works if it is producing deeds. If I say I am saved, but I am not doing anything in the kingdom of God, I am deceived. Before we go any further, … Read more

Anger How It Works: How to Change Your Heart video audio notes. The temptation we look at today is anger. Has anyone ever been tempted by this? James connects this temptation with talking when we should be listening. Have you ever thought about it? People who become angry quickly and excessively are people who are … Read more

Temptation How It Works: How to Recognize the Bait examines the subtle ways temptation lures individuals into poor choices. It emphasizes that temptation often appears attractive and harmless, masking its true nature. Recognizing the “bait” involves being aware of one’s vulnerabilities and temptation’s deceptive nature. The process follows four steps: desire, deception, disobedience, and destruction. … Read more

Trials How They Work: How to Thrive in Difficult Times teaches that everyone faces challenges, but how we respond shapes our lives. James urges believers to maintain joy during trials, not letting hardships steal it, and to seek wisdom from God to understand and navigate difficulties. These experiences test and strengthen faith, developing perseverance and … Read more