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Resilient Part 5: James 2:14-26 - Faith That Moves is Alive!

Resilient Week 4: James 2:1-13-You Can’t Have Faith and Favorites.

Resilient Pt 3: James 1 - Listening and Doing

Resilient Pt.2 : James 1 - Sources of Wisdom

Resilient Pt.1: James 1 - An Opportunity for Joy

Jesus Can Redeem Your Regret

Come and Go Pt. 2: Go and Make Disciples

Come and Go Pt 1: Come and See

What if I want to invite someone to church, but I feel awkward, unqualified, or afraid they’ll say no? The answer is simpler than you think: just offer the same invitation Jesus and the early disciples did—“Come and see.” You don’t have to know every answer; your experience with Jesus is worth sharing, and rejection isn’t really about you anyway. This message calls us to move from a welcoming culture to an inviting one, remembering that we create the moment, but Jesus does the transforming work.

Hidden Idols Pt 5: Idol of Self

This message exposes the altar of self—pleasure, control, comfort, and success—through Saul’s “monument” moment in 1 Samuel 15, showing how good gifts become false gods when they serve and protect us. Romans 1 warns that when we disconnect God from His gifts, our worship drifts and our hearts grow dark and confused. The way back is clear: recognize it, repent quickly, and replace it with worship, putting God back on the throne (1 John 5:20–21).

Hidden Altars Pt 4: The Idol of Money

Why does money feel so powerful over our peace and decisions? Because money is a good gift that turns into a god when we trust it to give us what only God can—security, identity, and control (Romans 1:21–25; 1 Tim. 6:10, 17). Jesus warns that life isn’t measured by what we own, and “bigger barns” can still leave us spiritually bankrupt (Luke 12:15–21). This message exposes the altar money can build in our hearts—whether through pride or anxiety—and shows how stewardship and generosity break its grip. The goal isn’t more wealth; it’s a richer relationship with God.