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In James 4:13-17, James rebukes planning for personal success without considering God's purposes for us.

Today's message shows us how to make plans for life while keeping God's plans first and foremost.

Do you struggle with being critical and judgmental? Maybe you compare yourself to others or you believe they're doing things all wrong.



The world tells us it's normal to put others in a box and categorize based on outward criteria, but James tells us there is a better way. Judgment isn't in line with God's way, so join us to learn more about what it looks like to be less judgmental and more generous of spirit.

How do you deal with conflict in your life? What causes it? 



For many of us, it can be hard to admit our lives have conflict at all, much less to handle it in a godly manner. 



Today’s passage from James 4:1-10 addresses the warring desires within us which lead to conflict and strife and teaches us a better way to deal with the war within. 

In a world that values heroics, strength and personal success, living gently and meekly is counter cultural. But those are some of the marks of wisdom and maturity we see in James chapter 3.

In today’s sermon, Pastor Brian Few teaches a process of how to grow more wise in order to live in line with God’s way, for God’s glory, in your every day life.  

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.