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James 1:13-18

“God vs. Sin”

James 1:13-18

“Sin always leads to death. God always gives good gifts.”

Vs 13-15: Temptations

* God


* You



* Desires

Vs 16-18: God

* Gifts

* Creation and New Creation

Questions to reflect on: What are some desires that entice and drag you away from God? What are some of the good gifts you have received from God? How can you live as a “first fruit”?

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Community Disciplines

Following Jesus is not a solo endeavour. As James concludes his letter, he has several rapid-fire commands and encouragements that he urges the believers to put into practice as a community. These commands concern prayer, healing, confession, and more.
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James 5:12-20
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
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Patient Perseverance

None of us enjoy difficult periods of life but we all go through them. James gives us practical advice that helps us to persevere well through challenges that we face.
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James 5:7-11
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
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The Perils of Wealth

The temptation to trust in wealth comes to all of us. In the hardest-hitting section of James’ letter, he condemns those who are relying on their wealth and oppressing the poor, which causes us to reflect on our own position towards material things.
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James 5:1-6
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
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The Sin of Presumption

Nobody can predict the future and yet we try to do so all the time. James urges believers to submit every part of their lives to God, including our future plans.
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James 4:13-17
Craig Thiessen
Craig Thiessen
Lead Pastor
January 21, 2024

"Grieve, Mourn, & Wail"

Often, we easily perceive faults or foolishness in others' motives, while we excuse our own actions by assuming good intentions.
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James 4:1-12
Dave Rosborough
Dave Rosborough
January 7, 2024
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