The central theme of James is “faith that works.” The letter is concerned primarily with practical matters related to the Christian’s walk (or lifestyle). How does faith work itself out in a Christian’s life? “Faith without deeds is dead,” James says (2:26). There is no such thing as true faith that does not express itself in a life of godliness.
Difficult circumstances are nothing new. Believers have faced tough times through the centuries. In this message, Chip gives us a perspective on fearful times that provides more than just guidance. He’s going to tell us about a resource God offers…
Read » Looking back to the way others have risen above their circumstances is often a good way to get perspective and inspiration. Their choices to honor God and love like Jesus did, spark our motivation to do the same – regardless…
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Do you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most? Chip begins this series by uncovering the root causes of our fights and quarrels.
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We all have faith. The question is, in what or in whom do you place your faith? We’ve all had a bad experience with placing in our faith in something or someone who disappointed us. So how can we know…
Read » The world we live in is highly sensitive to discrimination. Our antennae are up when it comes to prejudice, as well they should be. Chip reminds us, from scripture, why it’s so critical for prejudice to be a non-factor in…
Read » Deception is tricky! If we’re deceived, we don’t KNOW it – or do we? Chip challenges us to stop kidding ourselves and understand the true nature of what we’re up against.
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We live in a fallen world. And in a fallen world, bad things happen to good people. When those bad things happen to you, what do you do? Chip begins this series by asking and answering three key questions that…
Read » What do you do when you get stuck in your pain and it seems like a vicious cycle with no end in sight? You want to get through it God’s way, but you’re stuck. You just don’t know how! Chip…
Read » Discouragement – how do you respond to those feelings of hopelessness and depression? If you need a spiritual shot in the arm, or a reviving dose of perspective, this message is for you. God wants to help you hang tough…
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