Meet James. Who is he? The half-brother of Jesus? Yes. But he calls himself "a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ". And what is the purpose of his book? To bring you into an all-out pursuit of holiness. Are you ready?

Pastor Jon Hueni - Sept 7. 2008

What brings you pure joy? Is trials on your list? It should be. Listen to today's message to find out why.

Pastor Jon Hueni - Sept 14. 2008

The steadfastness produced by a faith strengthened by trails is to have its full effect - "that [we] may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." But what if we lack wisdom? Aren't you finding that you come up short on the wisdom needed to navigate the various trials of this life? Then "ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach...but ... ask in faith .. for [a doubting person] must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord." - James 1:5-7

Ask our generous Lord and don't doubt that you will receive the wisdom asked for.

Pastor Jon Hueni - 9/21/2008

There's a lot of boasting going on here. What's everyone so proud about? Well, there's poor man, and he's boasting in the riches that are his in Christ. He is a child of God, heirs and co-heirs with Christ. There is no one richer than that poor man! There's someone else boasting; who's this? It's the rich man. Is he boasting in all he has in this life? No! He's boasting that he will one day get to leave it all behind and have Christ. He's so happy that this is not all there is - for he has come to realize that "fading is the worldlings pleasure, all his boasted pomp and show; solid joys and lasting treasure, none but Zion's children know."

Are you able to boast like this? Today's message is all about finding joy - no matter what your financial condition.

Pastor Jon Hueni - 9/28/2008

The race to heaven is a marathon. But it is not like a normal marathon where the spectators are cheering you on. It's like some freak marathon where the spectators are there to push you down and hinder your race. But be encouraged believer! There is encouragement to be had! And here it is -- the prize waiting for you at the finish line -- the crown of life. Eternal life, not earned, like when runner receives a gold medal - but given as a gift. A gift to whom? ".. the one who perseveres under trail, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." - James 1:12

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