Heads Up Seven Up : (Jan. 6, 2019, 2:22 p.m. )
We started off the new year with a brand new series called, Faith Works. In this series, we're walking through the book James discussing the practicality of our faith. In week one of our series, pastor Jon Kragel shares how your outlook impacts your outcome and how to battle through 3 tests of your faith.
Choose Your Weapon : James 5:13-20 (March 3, 2019, 8:56 a.m. )
In the final week of our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel preaches from James 5:13-20, sharing how bold prayer honors God and transforms us.
What Is Life? : James 4:13-17 (Feb. 24, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
In week seven of our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel shares how faith is less about getting you into heaven and more about getting heaven into you (from James 4:13-17). Watch as he shares biblical answers to some of life's toughest questions.
Fighting Fair : James 4:1-12 (Feb. 17, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
As we continue our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel preaches from James 4:1-12, sharing that conflict can harden the heart or grow your faith, but ultimately it's our choice. Jon also shares 4 sources of conflict as well as 4 solutions to better our relationships.
Taming the Tongue : James 3:1-12 (Feb. 10, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
In week five of our series, "Faith Works," pastor Jon Kragel shares truth from James 3:1-12 on the topic of taming our tongue. In short, the tongue is a measure of maturity. Therefore, we should choose how we speak wisely. Watch and look for practical tips to improve how you speak to others.
What Is True Faith? : James 2:14-26 (Jan. 27, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
In week four of our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel shares the connection between faith and works (James 2:14-26). Faith is the root. Works are the fruit. Also, Jon shares the difference between a dead faith, deceived faith, and a dynamic faith.
Time to Clean the Fridge : James 2:1-13 (Jan. 20, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
In week three of our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel discusses the difficult topic of partiality from James 2:1-13. Faith and favoritism don't mix. In a divisive culture, the church has an opportunity to share the love of Christ with EVERYONE, without showing favoritism. While faith in Christ is exclusive, the person of Jesus was the most inclusive in history. We can learn a lot from Jesus in how he treated everyone with love. Instead of seeking power, we should use our position to serve.
Spiritual Fitbit : James 1:19-27 (Jan. 13, 2019, 6:52 a.m. )
In week two of our series, Faith Works, pastor Jon Kragel shares how faith works because faith moves. Walking through James 1:19-27, he shares the connection between being, knowing, and doing. Make this year the time where your faith moves.