Prestoncrest Church of Christ

Prestoncrest Church of Christ
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Bible-based preaching to help you grow as a disciple and experience the power and presence of Jesus Christ in your daily life. Messages that come from weekend services of the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. “Upbeat Party ” by scottholmesmusic.com

  1. Sep 28

    Faith IRL: Wisdom Made Visible - September 27, 2026 Second Service

    WISDOM MADE VISIBLE Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 3.13-18 James 3.13 (ESV) Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. Real wisdom becomes visible in the kind of life it produces. Biblical wisdom is not merely truth collected. It is truth embodied. James 3.14 (ESV) But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. James 3.16 (ESV) For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. “. . . earthly, unspiritual, demonic.” James 3.17 (ESV) The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. A teachable spirit is not a sign of weak conviction. It is a sign that your humility outpaces your ego. James 3.18 (ESV) And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. What would wisdom from above look like here? Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  2. Sep 28

    Faith IRL: Wisdom Made Visible - September 27, 2026 First Service

    WISDOM MADE VISIBLE Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 3.13-18 James 3.13 (ESV) Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. Real wisdom becomes visible in the kind of life it produces. Biblical wisdom is not merely truth collected. It is truth embodied. James 3.14 (ESV) But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. James 3.16 (ESV) For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. “. . . earthly, unspiritual, demonic.” James 3.17 (ESV) The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. A teachable spirit is not a sign of weak conviction. It is a sign that your humility outpaces your ego. James 3.18 (ESV) And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. What would wisdom from above look like here? Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  3. Sep 21

    Faith IRL: Tongue Tied - September 20, 2026 Second Service

    TONGUE TIED Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 3.1-12 James 1.26 (ESV) If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. A transformed tongue requires a transformed heart. James 3.1–2 (ESV) Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. James 3.2 (ESV) For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. James 3.3–5 (ESV) If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder… A sentence can take seconds to say and years to forget. James 3.5 (ESV) How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! “Do people know what you think of everything? They shouldn’t. That’s why you have a journal or a prayer closet or a dog.” - Kevin DeYoung Vs. 8: "It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." James 3.9–10 (ESV) With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. Luke 6.45 (ESV) Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. What is going on in my heart? Jesus did not come merely to make rude people polite. He came to make dead people alive. The One who forgives can teach us a new tongue. Pause. Pray. Proceed. Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  4. Sep 21

    Faith IRL: Tongue Tied - September 20, 2026 First Service

    TONGUE TIED Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 3.1-12 James 1.26 (ESV) If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. A transformed tongue requires a transformed heart. James 3.1–2 (ESV) Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. James 3.2 (ESV) For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. James 3.3–5 (ESV) If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder… A sentence can take seconds to say and years to forget. James 3.5 (ESV) How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! “Do people know what you think of everything? They shouldn’t. That’s why you have a journal or a prayer closet or a dog.” - Kevin DeYoung Vs. 8: "It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." James 3.9–10 (ESV) With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. Luke 6.45 (ESV) Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. What is going on in my heart? Jesus did not come merely to make rude people polite. He came to make dead people alive. The One who forgives can teach us a new tongue. Pause. Pray. Proceed. Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  5. Sep 16

    Women of Worship Opening Day 2026

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  6. Sep 14

    Faith IRL: Faith That Works - September 13, 2026 First Service

    FAITH THAT WORKS Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 2.14-26 James 2.14 (ESV) What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? James is confronting the difference between a PROFESSED faith and a PRACTICED faith. James 2.15-16 (ESV) If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? Having the right theology—the right beliefs—without a life that follows is like having a perfect set of blueprints for a house you never build. Verse 14: A non-saving faith Verse 16: A no-good faith Verse 19: demonic faith Verse 20: Useless faith Verse 22: Incomplete faith Verse 24: Inauthentic faith Verse 26: Lifeless faith Genuine belief always affects behavior. James 2.19 (ESV) You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! Biblical faith is more than agreement. Biblical faith is allegiance. Romans 3.28 (ESV) For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. James 2.24 (ESV) You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Paul says: Works are not the root of salvation. James says: Works are the fruit of your salvation. 1 Corinthians 15.10 (NIV) . . . By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. James 2.22 (ESV) [Abraham’s] faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works. . . Romans 5.8 (ESV) God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. James 2.26 (ESV) For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. What act of obedience have you postponed while continuing to tell yourself that you believe? Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  7. Sep 13

    Faith IRL: Faith That Works (James 2:14-26)

    What does real faith actually look like? James 2 gives us a challenging answer: living faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. It serves. It obeys. It gets its hands dirty. In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., from our IRL: In Real Life series, we explore one of the most debated passages in the New Testament: “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Are we saved by faith or by works? And how do James and Paul fit together? The good news is that our hope doesn’t rest in our work for Jesus, but in Jesus’ work for us. We don’t work to earn grace. But when grace takes hold of a life, it leaves evidence. Grace comes first. But grace never comes alone. Living faith becomes visible. It has dirt on its knees, calluses on its hands—and work boots on its feet. 📖 James 2:14–26 🎙️ IRL: In Real Life 📍 Prestoncrest Church of Christ | Dallas, Texas Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

  8. Sep 7

    Faith IRL: No Favorites - September 6, 2026 First Service

    NO FAVORITES Gordon Dabbs, PhD James 2.1-13 James 2.1 (ESV) My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. Favoritism sees people according to what they can potentially give us. Grace sees people according to the value God has already given them. Galatians 3.27 (NLT) And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. James 2.5 (ESV) Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom? The person you barely notice is someone God deeply treasures. We must never confuse visibility with value. James 2.8 (ESV) If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. James 2.12-13 (ESV) So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty . . . Mercy triumphs over judgment. People who forget how much mercy they have received become stingy with mercy. The gospel does not merely save us. It retrains our eyes. Who do I naturally notice . . . and who have I trained myself not to see? Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

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Bible-based preaching to help you grow as a disciple and experience the power and presence of Jesus Christ in your daily life. Messages that come from weekend services of the Prestoncrest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas. “Upbeat Party ” by scottholmesmusic.com

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  • Creator
    Prestoncrest Church of Christ
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Prestoncrest Church of Christ
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