Trey VanCamp Teachings Podcast Trey Van Camp

In this message, Pastor Trey examines Luke 1 & 2; Isaiah 8 &9 to learn what joy is and how we build more of it into our lives.

In Luke 1, we learn the secret to hope is getting silent with God.

In this message, we study James 5 and discover the meaning behind a "prayer of faith."

In this conversation, Pastor Billy (my dad) discusses his journey through different decades of life and ministry. He reflects on his drive for success in his 30s, the challenges faced in his 40s, and the intentional planting of seeds for a meaningful future in his 50s. The discussion touches on the complexities of relationships in ministry, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and the significance of making wise investments for the future.

As James nears the end of his letter, one of the last encouragements he wants to give is a call to perseverance. In a world accustomed to anger, favoritism, slander, and ambition, it’s easy to feel the pressure to give up on the practices of Jesus, the truths of Jesus, or even on the way of Jesus altogether. But James reminds us that perseverance in our relationships with others and with God will reap rewards.
Everything we deeply desire, from formative friendships to a tangible hope in God, requires us to pass through suffering with endurance, not sidestep suffering with escape. When we commit to loving each other well and maintaining hope in God, we become people able to reject the lies of the world and live out the truth of the gospel.
James 5:7-12

As humans, we’re all accustomed to greed. By default, we strive to hoard and live extravagantly in order to build up wealth for ourselves and our families. But according to James, this lifestyle comes at a cost. Not only do we feed our greed at the expense of the poor and oppressed, but we also bring rot to our own souls.
The more we indulge, the less like Jesus we become. But the gospel frees us from this trap of greed.
In Christ we have no reason to hoard, live extravagantly, or perpetuate injustice because we have true and lasting contentment that comes from living a life focused on the Kingdom in communion with God.