How can I know if my faith is genuine? James 2:14-26 shows how saving faith rests in Christ and becomes visible through obedient love.

James 2:1-13 confronts the snap judgments that lead us to favor some people and overlook others. Because Jesus is the Lord of glory and mercy triumphs over judgment, Christians can step down from the judge’s seat and love every neighbor with the mercy they have received.

James 1:19–27 warns that hearing God’s Word without obeying it can become self-deception. Pastor Chris Jessee explains how the Word takes root as we receive it with humility, respond in obedience, and see its effects in everyday life, trusting Christ and depending on the Holy Spirit for change.

Can I trust God is good when life is hard?

Belonging Before Becoming opens our series through the book of James by showing that living faith begins with belonging to Jesus Christ

Joshua calls Israel to remember God’s grace, put away every rival, and choose whom they will serve. Jesus, the greater Joshua, gives His people the grace to remain faithful.

Joshua’s final words call us to remember God’s faithfulness, cling to Christ, and trust Him with every room of our lives. Discover how the greater Joshua fulfilled God’s promises and gives us confidence to follow Him with wholehearted devotion.

Joshua 22 recounts how a misunderstood altar nearly divided God’s people and shows how faithfulness, honest conversation, and a willingness to pursue peace can preserve unity. Because Jesus crossed the distance to reconcile us to God, His people can approach conflict with humility, truth, and grace.

Joshua 21 shows that God keeps every promise He makes, even across long seasons of waiting. Because every promise finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and our inheritance is guaranteed by the Holy Spirit, we can rest our lives on the faithfulness of God.

Joshua 20 shows us the mercy of God through the cities of refuge, where the endangered could run, tell the truth, receive protection, and wait for release. This sermon points us to Jesus, our greater refuge and Great High Priest, who shelters sinners and brings them home.