The Book of James
Pastor David Harrold

The book of James is a book dedicated to living out the Christian life.
James calls Christians to live a life in agreement with the sacrifice of Christ.
James is calling us to live out our faith by the actions we do
and by living a life in obedience to the Word of God.

Faith Works- Introduction-
April 22, 2007
James 1:1
1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.
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Trials and Our Response, Part I
April 29, 2007
James 1:2-4
2) Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3) knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. (4) And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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Trials and Our Response, Part II-
May 6, 2007
James 1:2-4
2) Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3) knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. (4) And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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The Wisdom of God -
May 13, 2007
James1:5-8
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Our Position During Trials
May 20, 2007
Pastor David Harrold
James 1: 9-11

James is continuing his encouragement on living with trials. He will tell us not focus on our situation and to focus on Christ. He tells us that we will spend eternity with Christ, if we are truly His. Because we are truly His, we can have hope, joy and confidence in this life.

9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits.

Temptations and Our Response
June 3, 2007
Pastor David Harrold
James 1:13-16

Temptations are all around us. James shows us the cause of temptations in our lives and the results of those temptations if we give in to them.

13Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. 14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren.

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God’s Goodness
June 17, 2007
Pastor David Harrold
James 1:16-17

In James 1:13-15, James tells us not to blame God, or call God evil for the temptations that come in our life or the sin that we choose. Now, he is telling us that God does provide the good things in our lives and we should praise Him for it.

16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,
and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

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The Book of James Pastor David Harrold
July15, 2007
James 1:18
18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.

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God’s Word Is Our Authority - Pt1
September2, 2007
James 1:19-21
Pastor David Harrold

God’s Word Is Our Authority - Pt2
September2, 2007
James 1:19-21
Pastor David Harrold

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Obedience to God’s Word

What is the purpose of hearing God’s Word? Is it just so we can know things? No. God’s Word should change our lives. If we are still living like the world and pursuing the things of the world, are we Christians? James answers these questions in our passage for today.
James 1:22-25
Pastor David Harrold

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True Religion

There are innumerable well-established religions in the world today, with many more added each day. The trend today is for everyone to come up with their own religion, their own idea on who or what God is, or if He even exists. Everyone is encouraged to define their own style of worship. However, Scripture identifies the true God and how we are to worship Him.
James 1:26-27
Pastor David Harrold

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Favoritism in the Church

Our society today seems to be going the direction of increasing separation of people based on many factors. People stay in groups defined by ethnic background, skin color, education, wealth, or part of town they live in. This attitude has come into the church. As Christians, we are not to divide the body for any of those reasons.
James 2:1-4
Pastor David Harrold

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Caring for the Poor

We live in a world that is focused on self. We want to live our lives without any interference from others, especially those who can’t take care of themselves. We have come to live in a world that tries to insulate itself from the problems. We would like to ignore people that need help, or at most, just send a check to someone. God, however, is concerned with all of the affairs of all people.
James 2:5-7
Pastor David Harrold

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Partiality Is A Sin

We live in a world that doesn’t mind separating people based on different factors. We can group people based on where they live, where they work or ethnic background.
But God says we are to treat everyone the same, regardless of position or place. James identifies partiality as a sin that will separate us from God for all eternity.

James 2:8-11
Pastor David Harrold

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Show Mercy

Chapter 2 of James has discussed the sins of favoritism in the church, the neglect of the poor and partiality in our treatment of others. Now, James is calling us to live according to the grace we have been given by God through faith in Jesus Christ.
James 2:12-13
Pastor David Harrold

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True Faith Works- Part I

We live in a society that is very religious. People believe that they can have faith in God, yet continue in their worldly lifestyle. They believe the faith they claim does not need to interfere with their life. On the other side, there are people who do good works, but do not have a faith in God. A true faith in God will manifest itself in good works.
James 2:14-20
Pastor David Harrold

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True Faith Works- Part II

We live in a society that is very religious. People believe that they can have faith in God, yet continue in their worldly lifestyle. They believe the faith they claim does not need to interfere with their life. On the other side, there are people who do good works, but do not have a faith in God. A true faith in God will manifest itself in good works.
James 2:14-20
Pastor David Harrold

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Justification By Faith

Do a man’s works produce salvation? Or, does saving faith produce works? There has been much discussion about James 2:21-26 regarding works. Is James teaching in opposition to Paul about justification by faith alone? No, James is teaching that faith will produce works, as Paul does.
James 2:21-26
Pastor David Harrold

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Teachers in the Church

God has called teachers to instruct us in His word and to be examples to the church. James continues his discussion about the Christian life with a warning to potential teachers. He is telling teachers to live above reproach. He also tells us teachers will be accountable for everything taught and for their conduct.

James 3:1
Pastor David Harrold

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James 3:2-4
Pastor David Harrold

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Control of the Tongue Pt 1

The tongue is the window to our soul, as James made clear in V2-4.
Now, we need to see what controls the tongue and the effect that has on us, our families, our church and our Lord.

James 3 : 5-6
Pastor David Harrold

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The Standard for the Tongue Pt 1

James tells us we must not behave as the unbelievers do. We have a different standard for what we say and how we say it. He continues his characterization of the tongue as uncontrollable and as evil, then gives us a call to control the tongue.

James 3:7-12
Pastor David Harrold

The Standard for the Tongue Pt2

James tells us we must not behave as the unbelievers do. We have a different standard for what we say and how we say it. He continues his characterization of the tongue as uncontrollable and as evil, then gives us a call to control the tongue.

James 3:7-12
Pastor David Harrold

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Heavenly Wisdom and Worldly Wisdom Pt 1

James turns his attention to the philosophy that guides our life. As he has with trials, works and
our tongue, he tells us to live a life that is consistent with the wisdom God has given us.

James 3:13
Pastor David Harrold

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Heavenly Wisdom and Worldly Wisdom Pt 2

James turns his attention to the philosophy that guides our life. As he has with trials, works and our tongue, he tells us to live a life that is consistent with the wisdom God has given us.

James 3:13-18
Pastor David Harrold
March 30, 2008