Words Of Truth From The Scriptures

Studies In James - James 2:21-24

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?  Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?  And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.  Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only” (James 2:21-24).
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“Nor Inclined My Ear To Them That Instructed Me!”

What are some things that could get someone to a point wherein they just will not listen to the truth?  We are going to use a Proverb and uncover some things to consider along this line.
 
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Studies In James - James 2:18-20

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.  Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?” (James 2:18-20).
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Having A Work-Life Balance

With the Scriptures teaching that God expects us to work for a living, sometimes people have a hard time balancing work and pleasure.  We are going to take some time to think about this in this Podcast.
 
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Studies In James - James 2:15-17

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?  Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:15-17).
 
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There Are Things That Can Change Your Perspective

There are things in this life that can change how you see things.  Some of that is good and some of that is bad.  We are going to consider a few things along those lines in this Podcast.
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Studies In James - James 2:14

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works?  can faith save him” (James 2:14)?

Why Is God To Be Feared?

God is love.  Is that it though?  Does He have other attributes?  What is there to fear about Him? 

Studies In James - James 2:13

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment” (James 2:13).

Dagon Was Fallen…

What happens when man creates our own gods and those gods are put up against the true and living God?  Well, we are going to talk about that in this Podcast.
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Studies In James - James 2:10-12

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.  For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.  So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty” (James 2:10-12).

The Assembly Is Not The Place For Teaching The World

Does the church assemble for the purpose of evangelism?  Should non Christians be permitted to assemble with the saints?  What is the main focus on the saints assembling?  We are going to address these things in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 2:8-9

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors” (James 2:8-9).

Who Is Wise And Will Observe These Things? (Live Sermon)

In this Podcast we are going to be taking into consideration Psalm 107.

Studies In James - James 2:5-7

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?  But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called” (James 2:5-7)?

First Be Reconciled To Thy Brother (Live Sermon)

One must be in a right relationship with God to worship Him (Isaiah 59:1-2 and I Peter 3:12).  In this lesson, we will see that one must also be in a right relationship with the saints to worship as well.
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Studies In James - James 2:1-4

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.  For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts” (James 2:1-4)?

“His Wife Stirred Him Up” (Live Sermon)

Women have a great amount of influence on men.  This can be for good.  It can also be bad.  There is one woman in the Scriptures that stirred up her husband in a bay way.  This sermon was preached live in El Paso, TX on 9/22/2024.

Studies In James - James 1:27

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world” (James 1:27).

The Mouth Of The Righteous

How do you speak?  Who do you listen to?  How do you test information?  We are going to consider these related questions in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:26

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain” (James 1:26).

Being Well Reported Of

Is it sinful to talk about someone (positive or negative) when that person is not present?  Is it good to give a report about someone that may damage their reputation?  How valuable is a good report about someone?  These things and more will be discussed in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:25

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed” (James 1:25).

It’s Not A Democracy

I was thinking about the political season we are in.  That got me into thinking about modern day religious practices.  People treat what they think is the faith of Jesus Christ as though they have a say in the matter or that they can “elect” representatives to have a say in the matter.  Is this right?  Maybe most people need to think more about who the KING is and what that means!

Studies In James - James 1:23-24

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was” (James 1:23-24).

There Is Nothing In The Scriptures Authorizing Abortions

Does God approve of aborting pregnancies?  Is He pleased when a woman chooses to do so?  What does His word teach us about life in the womb?  This is what we will consider from His word in this Podcast.

Studies In James - James 1:22

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22). 

Looking At Ourselves As Members Of Christ

If a member of the body of Christ sins, isn’t there more than just his or her reputation at stake?

Studies In James - James 1:21

In this Podcast we break down and study through the following: "Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls" (James 1:21).
 
*NOTE: At @ the 37:29 I said Luke 18:4.  What I meant was Luke 8:4.

They Have Not Discovered Thine Iniquity

One of the contributing factors to a time of Apostasy in Israel was that those teaching did not expose sin.  We are going to talk about that and more in this Podcast.