James 1:9-11: The Trial of Our PossessionsSeptember 27, 2026 James 1:9–11[9] Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, [10] and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. [11] For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. (ESV)...  Read More

Fair warning to our hearts: this Sunday we’ll look at James 1:9-11.[9] Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, [10] and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. [11] For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. (ESV)I’d li...  Read More

[5] If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; [8] he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (ESV...  Read More

James 1:5-8: Trusting GodSeptember 20, 2026 James 1:5–8[5] If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; [8] he...  Read More

James 1:1-4: Being Made CompleteSeptember 13, 2026 James 1:1–4[1] James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:Greetings.[2] Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, [3] for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. [4] And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, ...  Read More

This Sunday we will begin our work in the book of James. I chose James as our first book to study together because it lays out an extremely clear and practical description of what it means to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. It is unflinching in its exhortations of what it looks like to live in community and step out into the community. As we start our journey together, I can think of no...  Read More