Grow in Faith,
Grow in Good Works

The Prayerful Church in the last days (James 5:13-20)

1. We need to pray for one another (vs 14-18)

2. We need to share the gospel of Christ (vs 19-20)

The endurance of the church in the last days (James 5:7-12)

1. Be Patient in trials (vs 7)

2. Be strong in the Lord (vs 8)

3. Stop Complaining (vs 9-11)

4. Fulfill Your oath and do not lie (vs 12)

How to show dependence on God in an arrogant world (James 4:13-17) (James 5:1-6)

1. Boastful arrogant is demonic (vs 13-17)

2. Materialistic greedy is hell bound (vs 1-6)

The Reward of Drawing Near to God (James 4:7-12)

1. Show humility towards God (vs 7-10)

2. Do not slander one another (vs 11-12)

True Faith in Christ Hates the World (James 4:1-6)

1. Friendship with the World will damage relationships with God and with people (vs 1-6)

How to Control a Restless Evil Tongue (James 3:1-12)

3 ways to understand your restless evil tongue.

1. The tongue is a powerful force (vs 1-4)

2. The tongue is a restless evil (vs 5-8)

3. The tongue should produce good fruit (vs 9-12)

Recognizing Living Faith in the Church (James 2:21-26)

1. The living faith of Abraham the father of faith (vs. 21-24)

2. The living faith of Rahab the harlot (vs. 25-26)

Recognizing Dead Faith in the Church (James 2:14-20)

1) Faith without compassion is dead (vs 14-17)

2) Faith without evidence of spiritual works is useless (vs 18-20)

1) there is salvation in the Word of God ( vs 19-21)

2) there is a blessing in the Word of God (vs 22-25)

3) there is a true religion in the Word of God (vs 26-27)

Biblical perspectives in pursuing holiness in temptation

1) God does not tempt people to sin (vs 13-16)

2) God is a giver of perfect gift (vs 17)

3) God’s will for us to live holy (vs 18)

1) Set your mind to Christ (vs 2-4)

2)Seek wisdom from God (vs 5-8)

3) Stay humble for Christ (vs 9-11)

4) Expect rewards from God (vs 12)