Kim Garcia, our Children’s Pastor, will discuss the place, role, and significance of those who serve in ministry within their church.
The Tongue
James 3 Introduction: Oh, the tongue! The tongue is a bodily organ humans use to form words. Thus, James applies the tongue as a metaphor for speech. He informs Bible readers that “no one can tame the tongue” (James 3:8, NLT). This statement is part of James’ teaching on the challenging problem of controlling our…
All God’s Favorites
James 2:1-14 Introduction: Today, James takes us to a touchy subject. Let’s visit the topic of favouritism and prejudice. Question: So, is there any difference between favouritism and prejudice? Favouritism is partiality or bias. To show favouritism is to give unfair . preference to one person over others with equal claims. It is similar to…
The Double-Minded
James 1:5-8 Introduction: I’d like to speak to you today aboutFaith, Expectations & Stability. Read text: James 5:1-8 Wisdom in the Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7 ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NKJ) NKJ Proverbs 2:6 ‘For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and…
Faith Without Works
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. Many verses say that true saving faith will…
Pearls for Wise Living – Week 1
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. There are many verses that say that true…
The Pool of Blessing
John 5 Let’s look at ‘The Pool of Blessing.’ Introduction:Question: If there was one thing that you’d like to see God do for you in 2026, what would that be? The Pool of Bethesda was the focus of a local legend about healing. The Pool of Bethesda was “in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate”…
Finishing Strong
Introduction: Introduction — The Difference Between Starting and Finishing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing strong is one of Scripture’s recurring themes — not just starting well, but ending with faith, endurance, and obedience. The Bible consistently frames the Christian life as a race, a fight, or a journey that requires perseverance. Question: What are some of…
It Shall Come to Pass
Introduction: Christmas is here! Wow! Isiah 9:6-7 Application: Depending…there are between 300 and 400 OT prophesies about a coming Messiah. Examples of Prophesied Events & Locations Origin: Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15), Virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), Descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:3), From the line of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Life & Ministry: Born in Bethlehem…
