James: Real Life
THE PRAYER OFFERED IN FAITH
James 5:13-18
Just like Elijah?
James 5:13-18 1 Kings 16:18
– Faith matters, feelings don’t!
Three tips for understanding prayer:
Prayers is:
– Defined by the whole book, not just a few verses.
– More about connecting with God, than getting from God.
– An act of obedience, more than desperation!
James: Real Life
THE WAR OF THE WORDS
James 3:1-12
Talk this way!
The basics are a big deal!
You’ve Got the Power
James 3:1-12 Matthew 12:36-37 Proverbs 16:27
James: Real Life
WHY THE GOLDEN RULE STILL MATTERS
James 2:1-9
THE PASSAGE
HOW GOD SEES US
1. We are equal in sin.
2. We are equal in salvation.
3. We are equal in worth.
TAKE IT HOME
James: Real Life
RESPONDING TO THE MIRROR
James 1:21-27
A QUICK LOOK: How to be blessed in all you do.
James 1:21-27
DON’T BE DECEIVED BY…
James 1:22 1 Corinthians 4:4 Romans 10:2-3 Matthew 3:8-10
A RIGHT RESPONSE
James 1:27
– Helping the needy and keeping yourself unstained by the world.
James: Real Life
HOW TO TACKLE TEMPTATION
James 1:12-18
THE TRUTH ABOUT TEMPTATION
James 1:12-18 Matthew 4:1-11
– It is inevitable.
– It is not a sin to be tempted. It is a sin to give in to temptation.
DEALING WITH A TEMPTATION
James 1:13-16 1 John 2:16 1 Corinthians 10:13 2 Timothy 2:22
– Stop playing the blame game.
– Run!
REMEMBER
James 1:15 Genesis 2: 16-17, 3:1-3 1 John 8-10
– It can lead to spiritual death.
– Our failure need not be final.