This morning as we begin a series of messages on the birth of Christ, we have to cover the birth of His "Opening Act," John the Baptist.  This birth account has valuable lessons for us as we eagerly anticipate the Second Coming of Christ.

While we're celebrating the First Coming of Christ, let's look forward with eager anticipation to the Second!

This psalm calls the redeemed of the Lord to give thanks, and reminds those who are saved of four other ways that God's mercy has been evident in our lives and worthy of our gratitude.

This is the only psalm titled 'a psalm of Thanksgiving' so it's appropriate that we dive in and see the three activities of true gratitude in worship.

American Christianity has a real praise and worship problem.  Psalm 145 is designed to correct us and instruct us on the proper way to praise.

Who is the architect and general contractor for your home? ...not your house, but your home.  Solomon has a recommendation.

James wraps up his powerful little epistle with some life-saving advice.

James tells us how we can see supernatural results from our prayers, and also exposes the important aspect of prayer that is often overlooked.

Mature Christians are Christians who pray.  James helps us jump-start and grow our prayer life with his guidance this morning.

God works through the smallest things to bring about the greatest victories. Guest speaker David Gilbert explains how and why He does this.

James, after explaining the power of patience in the life of a believer, offers up a sermon illustration to help us understand exactly what Christian patience looks like.

How ought believers act when they have suffered an injustice or been defrauded of funds? James tells us to be patient, but not passive.

As believers, do we handle our money any differently than the lost all around us?  James has some strong words for self-proclaimed believers who misuse the wealth God has given them.

Who is in control of your life?  Is it you? Or is it God?  

Judging others has been a favorite Christian pastime for centuries, but it ought not be.  How do we distinguish being discerning, which we are commanded to do, and being judgmental, which we are commanded not to do?

James continues to explain the difference between a mature growing Christian and an infantile, immature, self-proclaimed Christian.  It has to do with our appetite -- do we feast on the wisdom of the world or the wisdom of God?

Even the New Testament church in James' day had issues with infighting, personal agendas, and warring factions.  Are these signs of spiritual maturity and wisdom?

This morning's passage helps us to see if we are truly wise, or only think we're wise!

James is on a holy tirade about the destructive nature of the untamed tongue.  He paints vivid pictures of how damaging it can be.  This morning we look at how to tame it.

Everyone showed up for church this morning carrying their most dangerous and destructive weapon. What is it, and why should we as Christians be concerned?