Have you ever wished someone would paint a simple, basic picture of what being a Christian looks like? You aren’t alone. Heartland Christian Fellowship is going to go through a small book in the Bible called James. Five chapters, five weeks, no frills, just the basics.
Jan 3 Persevering / Pastor Bill Rose
James 1:2-18 While some people have a difficult time starting something almost all of us struggle to stay with it and to finish well. James challenges us to not only do that but to realize the powerful process of growth that takes place in as a result. You too will find the power of persevering as you listen.
Jan 10 Listening and Doing / Pastor Bill Rose
James 1:19-27 As a parent of four, I have often told our children to do many things, and they have often responded "I know." The problem is getting them to "do" what they "know". This message challenges us to "do" what we "know" from God's Word.
Jan 17 Faith and Deeds / Pastor Bill Rose
James 2:14-26 Isn’t believing something sincerely enough? Isn’t doing good things enough? According to this message from James those two things are not in conflict, but always compliment each other. Listen in to this very practical message concerning living out your faith.
Jan 24 Two Kinds of Talking / Pastor Bill Rose
James 3:1-8 James says that from the same mouth we praise God we also curse people and then he says “this should not be.” Listen as Pastor Bill challenges us to live out our faith through what we say and don’t say.
Jan 31 Getting Close to God / Pastor Bill Rose listen
James 4 When do you have enough of God? We know sometimes God seems distant, but aren’t there also times when we want Him to keep His distance? This message challenges us to get as close to God as possible and stay there.
Feb 7 Prayers and Faith / Pastor Bill Rose listen
James 5:13-20 James tells us if we are in trouble or sick we should pray for ourselves and for one another. This message will challenge you to pray and to be a person of prayer because of God’s amazing promise to answer our prayers.