Gospel City Church

James 1:26-28 // Walk the Talk

If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, his religion is useless and he deceives himself. Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world. We resume our series on the book of James. Sermon by Pastor BJ Chursinoff.

Blueprint Part Four: Jesus’ Mission // 9-22-2024

Pastor BJ walks us along the very fundamentals of Christian faith through Jesus' Mission, the how, the why and the gift of salvation. Worthy is the lamb!

James 1:22-25 // Be Doers of the Word (Part 2)

James continues unpacking the profound truth of V.22 that true faith is transformative, leading to observable changes in our lives. We're encouraged to look 'intently' into God's Word, allowing it to reveal our true selves, show us who God is, and remind us of our identity in Christ.

James 1:21-22 // Be Doers of the Word (Part 1)

James shares one of the most important verses in the Bible, telling us plainly that salvation isn't just about hearing God's Word, but acting on it. This message urges us to reflect on whether we're merely accumulating knowledge or truly allowing God's Word to change our lives. It's a sobering reminder that self-deception is a real danger, and that the evidence of our faith is found in our obedience to Christ.

James 1:19-20 // Fighting Anger and Bitterness

In this study, we'll delve into the critical importance of controlling our anger and speech. We'll learn how to handle our anger in a God-honoring way by turning to reflection, rather a reaction, when we're upset. And we'll learn what the power of grace is supposed to do in our lives with regard to anger, as we grow in godliness over the years.

James 1.19-20 // Slow Down

James 1:19 contains three specific commands to believers that profoundly affect how we interact with one another, be it in conversation or conflict. The second and third exhortations are to be "slow to speak, and slow to anger".

Luke 9:23-24 // Gospel Death

Jesus died on the Cross so we could live a life full of His resurrection power. But a lot of us don’t realize that we have to die too before we can experience that power in our lives.

1 Corinthians 15:1-8 // Gospel Balance

Christians need to maintain spiritual balance as we follow Jesus. And we are able to experience this balance when we live out the implications of the Gospel in our life.