Sermons – Page 45 – St Andrews Roseville

July 10, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on July 10, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 11

More than merely prohibiting devious oath making, James calls Christians to truthful integrity in all their relationships. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

July 3, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on July 3, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 10

James addresses arrogant merchants, rich oppressors, and the faithful oppressed, and reminds them all of the justice and compassion of God, who will make all things right at the coming of Christ. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

June 26, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on June 26, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 9

James brings the message of the book so far to a challenging climax: he lays down the charges of economic 'murder' and 'adultery', calls on us to return to the Lord with an undivided heart, and directs us to restore any relationships that have been disfigured by our pursuit of wealth and pleasure. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

June 19, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on June 19, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 8

James now calls us to good deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. This wisdom from above, quite different from natural earthly wisdom, is to become our inward compass for life in Christian community. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

June 12, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on June 12, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 7

Having urged us to show love and mercy to the poor of the world (James 2:8-26), James now applies the 'royal law' of love to the way we speak to other human beings made in the 'likeness of God'. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

June 5, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on June 5, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 6

James chapter 2 contains the most famous discussion in the Bible about 'faith and works'. But it isn't really about theology, at all. It is designed to urge those who claim to have 'faith' to do the specific 'works' of caring for those in need. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

May 29, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on May 29, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 5

Not only should believers avoid favouritism toward the rich, they should also practise 'mercy', i.e., show practical love for those in material need. Nothing else more clearly demonstrates that we ourselves have experienced the mercy of God. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

May 22, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on May 22, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 4

In uncertain times, both the affluent and the less affluent can be tempted to shore up their position by favouring the rich and neglecting the poor. James insists that in light of Christ's glory such favouritism' is both illogical and evil. (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).

May 15, 2016

Published by Alys Martin on May 15, 2016

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Undivided – the letter of James Pt 3

James 1 acts as a kind of executive summary' to the rest of the letter. It introduces all the main themes that will be elaborated upon later in the letter. Immediately prior to this week's passage, James 1:18 reflects on God's good gifts to his people in this way, "He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created." (Please note, bible study questions relating to the sermon can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon, found on the right).