In this teaching, Doug helps you consider if your following of Jesus is conditional - asking questions like: Are you following Jesus' examples or just relating for the benefits? Do you expect more obedience from Jesus than you're giving to Him? How are you giving your life?

Continuing in chapter 1:12-16, the Apostle James switches focus from trial we fall into from outside sources to inner moral struggles and gives us an understanding of the strategy the devil uses to defeat us. Starting with ungodly desires he steps us through moral deception, being disobedient, and spiritual death.

In Session 3 of the James Series we cover verses 9 through 11 in chapter 1, discussing God's view on a specific struggle common to all of us: wealth or money.

In Session 2 of the James Study we will cover verses 1-8 of the letter's first chapter. As we do, we start to understand trials from God's perspective, helping us stay calm and cheerful, seek wisdom, and expect God's help while waiting.

In this kick off session we present an introduction to the Epistle of James and identify the author, his life, who he is writing to, and discuss the theme of the letter or why he wrote it.

Some Scriptures to Consider

A quick look at Paul's encouragement to be about being strong in the Lord, standing, and the armor of God.

In this final episode of the Jonah Series we talk about "heart health." God gives us a heart to experience love in our relationship with Him and others. The condition of our hearts impacts our ability to love and relate and if they become hardened, they become impaired.

In the 5th segment of "Learning lessons from one who probably didn't," the King of Nineveh sets an example that is absolutley essential for our own spiritual maturity: We must give up the throne to the rightful King!

In Part 4 of the Jonah series, Jonah is back on solid ground and God once again calls him, giving him a "do over." Today we will talk about making the most of a second chance.