The Pride of Presumption
James 4:13-17
I. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE SPEAK
II. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE PLAN
III. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE THINK ABOUT OURSELVES
IV. THE PRESCRIPTION FOR PRESUMPTION
The Pride of Presumption
James 4:13-17
I. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE SPEAK
II. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE PLAN
III. THE PRIDE OF PRESUMPTION IN HOW WE THINK ABOUT OURSELVES
IV. THE PRESCRIPTION FOR PRESUMPTION
Let God Be God
James 4:11-12
I. OUR TONGUES WERE NOT MADE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF OTHERS
II. TO SPEAK EVIL AGAINST A BROTHER IS TO BREAK THE ROYAL LAW OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES
III. TO MISUSE OUR TONGUES IN THIS WAY IS TO ASSUME GOD’S PLACE
Let God Be God
James 4:11-12
I. OUR TONGUES WERE NOT MADE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF OTHERS
II. TO SPEAK EVIL AGAINST A BROTHER IS TO BREAK THE ROYAL LAW OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES
III. TO MISUSE OUR TONGUES IN THIS WAY IS TO ASSUME GOD’S PLACE
The Right Kind of Brokenness
James 4:4-10
I. THE BROKENNESS OF OUR WORLDLY DESIRES
II. THE JEALOUSY OF GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE
III. THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S GRACE
IV. THE RIGHT KIND OF BROKENNESS
The Right Kind of Brokenness
James 4:4-10
I. THE BROKENNESS OF OUR WORLDLY DESIRES
II. THE JEALOUSY OF GOD FOR HIS PEOPLE
III. THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD’S GRACE
IV. THE RIGHT KIND OF BROKENNESS
The Heart of the Matter
James 4:1-3
I. THE ROOT OF PRIDE, JEALOUSY, AND DISORDER
II. THE RESULTS OF UNCHECKED SINFUL DESIRES
III. THE REMEDY FOR OUR SINFUL HEARTS IS THE GOSPEL
The Heart of the Matter
James 4:1-3
I. THE ROOT OF PRIDE, JEALOUSY, AND DISORDER
II. THE RESULTS OF UNCHECKED SINFUL DESIRES
III. THE REMEDY FOR OUR SINFUL HEARTS IS THE GOSPEL
Wisdom from Above
James 3:13-18
I. THE CHALLENGE TO DEMONSTRATE GODLY WISDOM
II. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FALSE WISDOM
III. THE CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE WISDOM
IV. THE CULTIVATION OF GODLY WISDOM
Wisdom from Above
James 3:13-18
I. THE CHALLENGE TO DEMONSTRATE GODLY WISDOM
II. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FALSE WISDOM
III. THE CONSEQUENCES OF FALSE WISDOM
IV. THE CULTIVATION OF GODLY WISDOM
Let Us Draw Near
Hebrews 10:19-25
I. Let us draw near to God
II. Let us hold fast
III. Let us consider how to stir up on another to love and good works
Let Us Draw Near
Hebrews 10:19-25
I. Let us draw near to God
II. Let us hold fast
III. Let us consider how to stir up on another to love and good works
Authentic Faith & Speech
James 3:1-12
OUR SPEECH WILL BE JUDGED
OUR SPEECH HAS INCREDIBLE POWER FOR GOOD OR BAD
OUR SPEECH IS INCREDIBLY HARD TO CONTROL DUE TO SIN
OUR SPEECH REVEALS OUR NEED FOR A NEW HEART
Authentic Faith & Speech
James 3:1-12
OUR SPEECH WILL BE JUDGED
OUR SPEECH HAS INCREDIBLE POWER FOR GOOD OR BAD
OUR SPEECH IS INCREDIBLY HARD TO CONTROL DUE TO SIN
OUR SPEECH REVEALS OUR NEED FOR A NEW HEART
Living Hope through the Resurrection1 Peter 1 :3-9
I. THE RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION FOR US
A. Because of the Resurrection there is salvation
B. Because of the Resurrection there is living hope
C. Because of the Resurrection there is a future inheritance
D. Because of the Resurrection there is security for believers
II. THE RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION IN US
A. Because of the Resurrection we persevere in trials with joy
B. Because of the Resurrection we love Jesus by faith
C. Because of the Resurrection we worship
Living Hope through the Resurrection
1 Peter 1 :3-9
I. THE RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION FOR US
A. Because of the Resurrection there is salvation
B. Because of the Resurrection there is living hope
C. Because of the Resurrection there is a future inheritance
D. Because of the Resurrection there is security for believers
II. THE RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION IN US
A. Because of the Resurrection we persevere in trials with joy
B. Because of the Resurrection we love Jesus by faith
C. Because of the Resurrection we worship
Authentic Faith and Works
James 2:14-26
FAITH WITHOUT WORK IS USELESS, UNPROFITABLE, & UNABLE TO SAVE
LOVE, JUST LIKE FAITH, WITHOUT BEING SHOWN IS GOOD FOR NOTHING
SAYING YOU HAVE FAITH WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF THAT FAITH IS USELESS CHATTER
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY WORKS IN THE BIBLE
Authentic Faith and Works
James 2:14-26
FAITH WITHOUT WORK IS USELESS, UNPROFITABLE, & UNABLE TO SAVE
LOVE, JUST LIKE FAITH, WITHOUT BEING SHOWN IS GOOD FOR NOTHING
SAYING YOU HAVE FAITH WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF THAT FAITH IS USELESS CHATTER
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY WORKS IN THE BIBLE
The Gospel and Partiality
James 2:1-13
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS INCONSISTENT WITH PARTIALITY
GOD SAVES IMPARTIALLY ACCORDING TO HIS OWN GRACE AND PURPOSES
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS INCONSISTENT WITH PARTIAL OBEDIENCE
The Gospel and Partiality
James 2:1-13
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS INCONSISTENT WITH PARTIALITY
GOD SAVES IMPARTIALLY ACCORDING TO HIS OWN GRACE AND PURPOSES
AUTHENTIC FAITH IS INCONSISTENT WITH PARTIAL OBEDIENCE