In this sermon from Pastor Nate Holdridge, we explore the profound impact of our words and the necessity of taming our speech through the book of James. James presents a sobering picture of the tongue's potential for destruction, likening it to a raging fire set ablaze by hell itself. Yet, he also offers hope, reminding us that true maturity in Christ is marked by a mastery over our words. Join us as we unpack James' teachings, raising our awareness of the significance of our speech and learning to allow God to transform our words into vessels of blessing, healing, and life. Prepare to be challenged and empowered in your journey towards Christlike speech.
Chapters 0:00 Reading of James 3:1-12 6:19 Intro 14:34 1. Raise Your Opinion of the Significance of Your Words (3:1-5a) 26:39 2. Believe Only God Can Tame Your Words (3:5b-8a) 36:59 3. Allow God to Heal the Source of Your Words (3:8b-12) 44:38 Closing Prayer & Communion
Jesus Famous is a ministry of Calvary Monterey.We long to see the fame of Christ. By fame, we mean His glory, His renown, or, to borrow from Colossians, His preeminence (Colossians 1:18). When Jesus is famous, everything changes and He becomes our passion, because His love is better than life.
When Jesus is famous in us, we love Him. We know Him and He knows us. We are captivated by His grace, His forgiveness, and His love.
When Jesus is famous among us, we grow in Him. Our motivations change in pursuit of the gospel. His Spirit transforms us into a loving community.
When Jesus is famous through us, we share Him. Jesus saturates our everyday rhythms and conversations. We are empowered to be on mission, serving those around us.
