The concluding passage calls us to prayer, praise, and pursuit of those who need spiritual help.  James’ practical conclusions are a culmination of “faith that saves is faith that works."  I. Prayer is Continual through all Life Circumstances for Believers. (James 5:13-15)   A.      Pray when you are going through suffering. B.      Pray when you and others are sick. C.     Pray with confession when you sin. Discussion:   Find and list what we pray for from each chapter of Ja

Solomon’s Best Seller: “Song of Songs” 1:1 God’s love song poetically declares His design for marriage. Introduction: King Solomon is the author (1:1-5;  3:11;  8:12).                      He was young, & Israel was still one kingdom (3:11; 6:8-9).   He disobeyed God as he got older.  I Kings 11:3-11;  Ex. 20:14  Purposes: 1.      Prepare Young people  for purity & pleasure in marriage.   The daughters blessed & praised her  (1:3b-4, 11; 6:8-9). Young virgins, don’t awaken l

James 5:7-9 1. The Call to Patience in Suffering (v. 7) Like a farmer waiting for rain, believers endure trials knowing fruit is coming....

Ecclesiastes 12 1. Remember Your Creator NOW (v. 1, 13-14) a. Establish the habit now, or while young, to meditate on and worship Him...

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Chapter 3: God is Sovereign over the times and seasons of life carrying out His eternal plans for His glory and our good. Appointed Times...

Text: James 3:1–12 Theme: Our words are not neutral—they steer, destroy, and delight. Goal: To reflect on the power of our words and...

In Ecclesiastes 2 & 4, the writer tries to find meaning, value, satisfaction & happiness. How will these things that he tried still lead...

God reveals reasons for fear & cheer. Faith overcomes Fear. Fear's Causes are Temporally Real & Normal (46:1-2) Troubling times (46:1). ...