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The Book of James, Message Nine IV. Accountability of Teachers. James 3:1-18 A. Control (Godly). 3:1-12 B. Content (Godly). 3:13-18 James now refers back to his initial statement as given in chapter 3, verses 1 and 2. He gave a … Continue reading →

IV. Accountability of Teachers. James 3:1-18 A. Control (Godly). 3:1-12 To understand the context of these verses, we must remember the foundational truth James stated in chapter one, that trials, when rightly understood and submitted to, will encourage the development … Continue reading →

III. Instructions onFaith 2:1-26 A. Empty faith. 2:1-7 B. Examined faith. 2:8-13 C. Evidence of faith. 2:14-26 James is dealing with mistaken beliefs about faith. We should begin with defining faith according to the Word of God. 1. The Characteristics … Continue reading →

III. Instruction on Faith. 2:1-26 A. Empty faith. 2:1-7 B. Examined faith. 2:8-13 Wisdom – do we have the wisdom of God or the wisdom of the world? I believe that today’s message will help us to examine ourselves and … Continue reading →

III. Repopulating Jerusalem. Nehemiah 11:1-36 A. The priority of developing the city is noted. Nehemiah solved the problem noted in chapter 7:1-5. The city needed a sufficient population for developing and organizing the community. 1. The perception of the city … Continue reading →

III. Instructions on Faith. James 2:1-26 A. Empty Faith. James 2:1-7 Our faith in Jesus leads us to have a relationship with believers and especially so as members one of another in church. This relationship involves us in fellowship which … Continue reading →

The Book of James   Message Four C.  Readiness to face temptation.  1:19-27  Continued – Last week, we learned from James through the – James 1:19-21  Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow … Continue reading →

C. The Repentance of the people. 9:1-10:31 Two days after the end of the feast of Tabernacles, a time of rejoicing, the Israelites took stock of their situation. They were ruled by a foreign government. They were surrounded by hostile … Continue reading →

The third phase of Nehemiah’s program is completed and the results are seen in the – II. Revival. 8:1-10:31 A. The Reading of the Law. Ezra the Scribe taught. 8:1-12 1. They were assembled.. 8:1,2 a. They were united as … Continue reading →

II. Revival. 8:1-10:31 A. The Reading of the Law. Ezra the Scribe taught. 8:1-12 1. They were assembled.. 8:1,2 2. They were attentive. 8:3-6 3. They were admonished. 8:7,8 4. The were affected. 8:9,10 5. They were appreciative. 8:11,12 B. … Continue reading →