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Can you imagine how much better your life would be if you controlled and directed your words for good?

James says, “If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot wants it to go, even though the winds are strong.”

In this week's message Brian talks about how to learn and grow in James’ vision for a mature life.

Are we saved by faith, works or both? This is a 2,000 year old debate.

James said, “What good is it if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” Paul said, By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

The reformer Martin Luther said, “The church is like a drunken peasant riding a donkey. He falls off on the side of legalism, climbs back on. And then falls off the other side of license.” In this message Pastor Brian Few helps resolve the tension of faith and works by showing how they work together.

Do you ever favor some people over others because they are attractive, cool, wealthy or accomplished? Favoritism has no place in church. Today's message shows us a better ways.



James 2:1 asks: “How can you claim to have faith in Jesus Christ when you favor some people over others?” When the church gathered for worship they favored the wealthy over the poor by offering the wealthy the best seats in the house.



It’s easy to judge these people on this side of history, but we have to ask ourselves, “do we ever show favoritism?” Do you ever favor some people over others?



In this message the Book of James shows us a better way to live!

In this week's sermon on James 1:19-27, Brian talks about the importance of listening to the Word of God, and putting it into practice in daily life.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Brian Few preaches about how to persevere through trials and temptation, with little or with much; in blessing or in struggle; aware of God's goodness in it all.

Have you been overwhelmed by life's trials? Disoriented by things you aren't sure how to handle? In this weeks' sermon, Brian Few teaches on wisdom; what it is, how to grow wise, and the ways God imparts wisdom to his children.