The Sin Beneath the Surface | James 2:1-13
August 26th, 2025
James continues his argument against partiality by giving us a vivid illustration. This is not a hypothetical story. It is exactly what was happening in the churches James was addressing. A wealthy vi... Read More
Why We Don't Play On Sundays
August 25th, 2025
Let’s get straight to the heart of the matter and address the big question. Is it a sin to play baseball on Sundays? Answer: No! We are not saying that it is a sin to play baseball on Sunday. Just lik... Read More
Faith and Favoritism Cannot Coexist | James 2:1-13
August 25th, 2025
James opens chapter 2 with a strong and unmistakable command. This is not a suggestion for more mature Christians, not a polite encouragement, not even a mere principle for church leaders. It is a div... Read More
Children of the Covenant—or Just Children? | Exodus 18 Study
August 23rd, 2025
IntroductionMoses was the man of God. The chosen deliverer. The prophet who spoke with Yahweh face to face. If ever there were a man whose children should have walked in covenant blessing, surely it w... Read More
Pure and Undefiled Religion | James 1:19-27
August 22nd, 2025
James concludes chapter 1 with one of the most memorable verses in the entire epistle:“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their afflict... Read More
True Religion & The Tongue | James 1:19-27
August 21st, 2025
James has already warned us that hearing without doing is worthless. Now he turns his attention to a specific test of genuine faith: the tongue.“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle hi... Read More
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2025
July
Psalm 63: A Hymn in the WildernessPraise Before the Wilderness: The Song of the Redeemed | Exodus 15Three Days to Grumbling: The Temptation of Forgetfulness | Exodus 15Bitter Made Sweet: The Cross in the Wilderness | Exodus 15Tested and Healed: The Call to Obedient Trust | Exodus 15Walking in the Light | Psalm 119:105-112Twelve Springs and Seventy Palms: God’s Providence in the Journey | Exodus 15The Heart That Grumbles | Exodus 16Daily Bread & Divine Tests | Exodus 16The Bread That Came Down | Exodus 16Don’t Hoard the Manna | Exodus 16A Jar of Manna | Exodus 16Manna & The Sabbath | Exodus 16If Anyone Is In Christ | Baptism & The New CreationThe Old Has Passed Away | Baptism & The New CreationBehold the New Has Come | Baptism & The New CreationWhen the Lord Leads You to Dry Ground | Exodus 17:1-7The Heart That Fails The Test | Exodus 17:1-7The God Who Stands on the Rock | Exodus 17:1-7Massah & Meribah | Exodus 17:1-7
August
Christ, the Rock That Was Struck | Exodus 17:1-7God Uses Trials to Build Endurance | James 1Endurance Leads To Spiritual Maturity | James 1God Gives Wisdom to Those Who Ask in Faith | James 1Faith Is Not Double-Minded | James 1God Levels the Ground: How Trials Humble the Proud and Exalt the Lowly | James 1Blessed Is the One Who Remains Steadfast Under Trial | James 1God Does Not Tempt Anyone | James 1Trials, Temptations, and the Source of Sin | James 1Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes from Above | James 1Born by the Word of Truth | James 1A Bridegroom of Blood: Moses, Zipporah, and the Unequally Yoked Home | Exodus 18 StudyThe Marks of a True Believer | James 1:19-27Desire Before Doing | James 1:19-27Be Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only | James 1:19-27True Religion & The Tongue | James 1:19-27Pure and Undefiled Religion | James 1:19-27Children of the Covenant—or Just Children? | Exodus 18 StudyWhy We Don't Play On SundaysFaith and Favoritism Cannot Coexist | James 2:1-13The Sin Beneath the Surface | James 2:1-13The Riches of True Faith | James 2:1-13The Royal Law & the Unity of God’s Commands | James 2:1-13Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment | James 2:1-13Sanctifying the Household | Exodus 18 Study
September
Does James Contradict Paul? | James 2:14-26What Is Saving Faith? | James 2:14-26Faith Without Fruit Is Dead | James 2:14-26Abraham and Rahab | James 2:14-26The Living Faith That Saves | James 2:14-26Legacy Lost and Lessons Learned | Exodus 18 StudyWhat We Do On SundaysNot Many Should Teach | James 3:1-12The Power of the Tongue to Steer the Whole Life | James 3:1-12The Tongue as a Fire | James 3:1-12Blessing and Cursing | James 3:1-12Tongue Power for God’s Glory | James 3:1-12
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2023
January
Devoted to Teaching | Acts 2:42"All This Is From God" | 2 Corinthians 5:18Battle For The Truth | Jan HusThree Elements of Prayer Taught by King Solomon | 1 Kings 8:22-30Time To Act, Reflecting On A Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones SermonExploring 2 Corinthians 5:21Exploring Isaiah 40:7-8Sin Separates Us From God
February
March