Today’s sermon we will be looking at the most controversial text in James. Many see this text as the basis for the supposed disagreement between Paul and James regarding the role of ‘works’ in our faith and salvation. It’s what James says in this text that caused Martin Luther to lobby for James to be removed from the Bible. We will look at these supposed discrepancies and explain the richness of both Paul and James’ perspectives.
- Jul 27, 2017Peek-a-boo FaithJul 27, 2017Peek-a-boo FaithBy: Brian LindquistSeries: James
Today’s sermon we will be looking at the most controversial text in James. Many see this text as the basis for the supposed disagreement between Paul and James regarding the role of ‘works’ in our faith and salvation. It’s what James says in this text that caused Martin Luther to lobby for James to be removed from the Bible. We will look at these supposed discrepancies and explain the richness of both Paul and James’ perspectives.
- Jul 16, 2017Favoritism CondemnedJul 16, 2017Favoritism CondemnedBy: Brian LindquistSeries: James
In today’s sermon we’re going to look at James addressing the topic of judgment or showing partiality to individuals. We tend to do it all the time and James comes down hard on this practice - calling it sin and equating it on the level of murder and adultery. Why is he so hard on what many would consider a “lesser” sin? Because showing partiality is a subtle form of judgment and that’s God place not yours and it devalues the intrinsic value that God has placed in each and every one of us. How do we change from this type of behavior. Read through to the action points at the end of the sermon.
- Jul 12, 2017Going Beyond the RimJul 12, 2017Going Beyond the RimBy: Brian LindquistSeries: James"Today’s topic is “Going Beyond the Rim”. This is in reference to going deeper into the Grand Canyon then merely standing on the rim (note this was inspired by a talk from Jon Albert, director of Canyon Ministries). This video provides a great launching pad into our text from James in which he begins to stress the importance of us not merely learning God’s Word but also putting it into action.
- Jul 4, 2017JamesJul 4, 2017JamesBy: Brian LindquistSeries: JamesToday we begin an extension from the recent Open Door series by looking at the book of James. James is one of the most practical letters in the New Testament, dealing with a variety of issues that Christians in the first century struggled with as well as most Christians today. In the opening section of James, the author addresses head on how to maintain and deepen our faith in the midst of the struggles in this world.
- Jun 25, 2017Resisting Sin Crouching At Your DoorJun 25, 2017Resisting Sin Crouching At Your DoorBy: Brian LindquistSeries: Open Doors
This is the 5th sermon in our Open Door series. Today I’m offering practical tips on how to resist sin crouching at the doorway to your mind and heart.
- Jun 11, 2017With Every Act of LoveJun 11, 2017With Every Act of LoveBy: Brian LindquistSeries: Open DoorsLast weeks sermon ended with a powerful video encouraging each of us to strategically reach out and disciple another person and then encourage them to do the same and so on and so on. If this process continued for 30 years over 1 billion people would be discipled for Jesus Christ. And the reality is it starts with one on one. Today’s sermon spring boards off of that and encourages us to take this call seriously. We also listen to a song by Jason Grey entitled “With Every Act of Love” and the words challenge us to walk through the doors God is opening up for us.
- Jun 4, 2017Who’s Your OneJun 4, 2017Who’s Your OneBy: Brian LindquistSeries: Open DoorsWhat is Your Biggest Regret?” and “Who’s Your One?” are two very important questions we’ll be considering during today’s sermon as we continue to look at the open doors that God is intent and gracious in providing each of us.
- May 28, 2017DecidophobiaMay 28, 2017DecidophobiaBy: Brian LindquistSeries: Open Doors
Are you an “open door” or a “closed door” person and why? In today’s sermon we will continue to look at the open doors that God gives to us and begin to discern how each of us tends to respond to those opportunities. Some people embrace and look forward to them and for others they fear them or see them as an interruption to their already busy schedule. We will personalize Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan in discovering and applying these principles.
- May 21, 2017God’s Open DoorsMay 21, 2017God’s Open DoorsBy: Brian LindquistSeries: Open Doors
This past week I’ve been reading a fascinating book by pastor John Ortberg entitled, “All The Places to Go” In it he talks about the concept of “open and closed doors” and how God often uses these doors to lead us in the direction He desires for us to go. That has led me to spend quite a bit of time thinking about this concept of “open doors”.
- May 14, 2017Mothers Day 2017May 14, 2017Mothers Day 2017By: Brian LindquistSeries: Special DaysThere’s an old Jewish proverb which says: “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” Growing up that seemed to be true, and even if she wasn’t there physically she seemed to have an uncanny sense of what sort of mischief I was getting into or about to get into.