Sermons on James
Religion and the Heart of Man
In James 1:26–27, James emphasizes the importance of religious worship that is pure and undefiled and living the Word through our speech and conduct. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches Scripture’s view of worthless religion, pure religion, and true religion.
“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is…
Listening to the Word, Living Out the Word, Blessing in the Word
In James 1:22-25, James stresses the importance of listening to God through His Word and being diligent to live according to His Word. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches listening and living, listening and forgetting, and looking deeply and living freely.
“But the one who looks into the perfect law, the…
Righteous Speech, Righteous Anger, and the Righteous Word of God
In James 1: 19-21, James forbids unrighteousness of speech and anger and calls us to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches righteous speech, righteous anger, and the righteous Word of God.
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak,…
Sin, Temptations, Desires, and Our Perfect God
In James 1:13-18, we learn that God is never to blame for our temptations during our trials, the true source of temptation, and how all good things come from God. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the false accusation, the heart’s incrimination, and God’s vindication.
“Let no one say when he is tempted,…
Trusting God’s Sovereignty and Walking in Humility
In James 1:9–12, we learn how to humbly rely on the Lord’s sovereign providence and provision in all circumstances and how to work not for riches that fade but for eternal riches! Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches humiliation and prideful exultation, prideful exaltation and humiliation, temporal riches or…
Suffering with Wisdom
In James 1:5–8, we learn God’s grace and wisdom are wholly sufficient in our trials and sufferings if we will seek wisdom from God who promises to give generously. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the God Who supplies His wisdom and grace, spiritual wisdom and our suffering, and spiritual doubt and our suffering.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives…
Suffering with Joy and Maturity
In James 1:1-4, we learn those who rely on the sufficiency of Christ and His Word will gain the benefit from facing trials in their lives of faith. Mr. Matthew Reyes preaches the introduction of James and the greeting, spiritual passions and our suffering, and spiritual growth and our suffering.
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for…
Human Nature Simply Put
How should human nature be understood? James 1:13–16 gives us an answer. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on human nature simply put: recognize, realize, restore.
“Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.”
The Heidelberg Catechism (26): The Good Works from Living Faith [Lord’s Day 24]
James 2:14-26 says that true saving faith is a living faith, and the believer does good works in the power of the Holy Spirit and cannot stop doing good works. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven contrasts the dead faith of pretenders that is fruitless versus the living faith of believers that bears…
Desire: The Double-Edged Sword
James 3:13-18 contrasts the wisdom from above with the desires of a sinful heart. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett describes evil desire, pure desire, and mixed desire.
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”