Dynamic Faith DECEIVED FAITH DYNAMIC FAITH
May 31, 2015 Ben Davis
May 31, 2015 Ben Davis
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James Pt 2: Dynamic Faith
James Pt 2: Dynamic Faith
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:22-25 (NIV) “Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.” Psalms119:29 (NLT)
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:22-25 (NIV) “Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.” Psalms119:29 (NLT)
DECEIVED FAITH
DECEIVED FAITH
Am I valuing ________________________ or ______________________?
Am I valuing ________________________ or ______________________?
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:26-27 (NIV)
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:26-27 (NIV)
Am I valuing people for what I can __________ or what I can ___________?
Am I valuing people for what I can __________ or what I can ___________?
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? James 2:1-4 (NIV)
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? James 2:1-4 (NIV)
Am I valuing ____________________ or a ____________________? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. James 2:17-19 (NIV)
Am I valuing ____________________ or a ____________________? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. James 2:17-19 (NIV)
A __________________ faith is a ___________ faith
A __________________ faith is a ___________ faith
DYNAMIC FAITH
DYNAMIC FAITH
1. Be ___________________________
1. Be ___________________________
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:19-21 (NIV)
2. _________ what you want __________________________ “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 (NIV); Luke 6:37-38
3. Eliminate _______________ “…do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did…In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:20-25 (NIV) Check out the back of these notes for important upcoming events
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:19-21 (NIV)
2. _________ what you want __________________________ “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 (NIV); Luke 6:37-38
3. Eliminate _______________ “…do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did…In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:20-25 (NIV) Check out the back of these notes for important upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Newcomer’s Lunch Next Week 6/7 New to Pathway? Join us for lunch immediately after service. We’d love to introduce you to the family and help you with some next steps. You’ll meet church leadership and learn more about the heartbeat of Pathway Church. We invite you to build friendships, grow in your faith, and see how we can make an impact together. To register, mark your Connection Card
Newcomer’s Lunch Next Week 6/7 New to Pathway? Join us for lunch immediately after service. We’d love to introduce you to the family and help you with some next steps. You’ll meet church leadership and learn more about the heartbeat of Pathway Church. We invite you to build friendships, grow in your faith, and see how we can make an impact together. To register, mark your Connection Card
Small Groups SG’s are happening all over town & are the best way to grow spiritually. Find the one that works best for you. Mark your Connection Card or see Crystal Jones @ the Connection Center for more info.
Small Groups SG’s are happening all over town & are the best way to grow spiritually. Find the one that works best for you. Mark your Connection Card or see Crystal Jones @ the Connection Center for more info.
Mon 6-8p: Ken & Tina with Erika (Near Northside Target) Kid-friendly
Mon 6-8p: Ken & Tina with Erika (Near Northside Target) Kid-friendly
Tues 7-9p: Crystal (Near Scott @ Dulles/Ambassador)
Tues 7-9p: Crystal (Near Scott @ Dulles/Ambassador)
Wed 6:30-8:30p: Greg & Jackie with Carl & Karen (Across from Acadiana Mall) Kid-friendly
Wed 6:30-8:30p: Greg & Jackie with Carl & Karen (Across from Acadiana Mall) Kid-friendly
Fri: Robby & Holly with Ben & Melanie (Near Comeaux High School) kid-friendly
Fri: Robby & Holly with Ben & Melanie (Near Comeaux High School) kid-friendly
Change the World Offering ($100K to World Missions) We have a bold vision to give $100K above our normal operating budget to world missions this year. Approximately 1/3 will be invested in local outreach, 1/3 in nation-wide church-planting & 1/3 in international missions projects. To join us, mark your gift “CTWO.”
Change the World Offering ($100K to World Missions) We have a bold vision to give $100K above our normal operating budget to world missions this year. Approximately 1/3 will be invested in local outreach, 1/3 in nation-wide church-planting & 1/3 in international missions projects. To join us, mark your gift “CTWO.”
We Want YOU! Do you have a passion to make a difference? We would love to have you join one of our amazing Go-Teams that help create a Life-Giving service week-in & week-out. Simply mark your Connection Card to learn more about connecting to one of our Teams.
We Want YOU! Do you have a passion to make a difference? We would love to have you join one of our amazing Go-Teams that help create a Life-Giving service week-in & week-out. Simply mark your Connection Card to learn more about connecting to one of our Teams.
TEAMS: Kids check-in Team//Pathway Kids Team//Greeter Team// Media Team//Usher Team//Set-up or Tear-down Team//Worship or Sound Team//Prayer Team//Sm Group Leader Team
TEAMS: Kids check-in Team//Pathway Kids Team//Greeter Team// Media Team//Usher Team//Set-up or Tear-down Team//Worship or Sound Team//Prayer Team//Sm Group Leader Team
KEY: WORDLY CONCERNS, GODLY INTERESTS GAIN, GIVE LIPSERVICE, LIFESTYLE DECEIVED, DEAD TEACHABLE GIVE, TO RECEIVE EXCUSES
May 31, 2015 Ben Davis
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James Pt 2: Dynamic Faith
James Pt 2: Dynamic Faith
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:22-25 (NIV) “Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.” Psalms119:29 (NLT)
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.” James 1:22-25 (NIV) “Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.” Psalms119:29 (NLT)
DECEIVED FAITH
DECEIVED FAITH
Am I valuing ________________________ or ______________________?
Am I valuing ________________________ or ______________________?
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:26-27 (NIV)
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1:26-27 (NIV)
Am I valuing people for what I can __________ or what I can ___________?
Am I valuing people for what I can __________ or what I can ___________?
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? James 2:1-4 (NIV)
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? James 2:1-4 (NIV)
Am I valuing ____________________ or a ____________________? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. James 2:17-19 (NIV)
Am I valuing ____________________ or a ____________________? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. James 2:17-19 (NIV)
A __________________ faith is a ___________ faith
A __________________ faith is a ___________ faith
DYNAMIC FAITH
DYNAMIC FAITH
1. Be ___________________________
1. Be ___________________________
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:19-21 (NIV)
2. _________ what you want __________________________ “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 (NIV); Luke 6:37-38
3. Eliminate _______________ “…do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did…In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:20-25 (NIV) Check out the back of these notes for important upcoming events
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” James 1:19-21 (NIV)
2. _________ what you want __________________________ “Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” James 2:12-13 (NIV); Luke 6:37-38
3. Eliminate _______________ “…do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did…In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” James 2:20-25 (NIV) Check out the back of these notes for important upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Newcomer’s Lunch Next Week 6/7 New to Pathway? Join us for lunch immediately after service. We’d love to introduce you to the family and help you with some next steps. You’ll meet church leadership and learn more about the heartbeat of Pathway Church. We invite you to build friendships, grow in your faith, and see how we can make an impact together. To register, mark your Connection Card
Newcomer’s Lunch Next Week 6/7 New to Pathway? Join us for lunch immediately after service. We’d love to introduce you to the family and help you with some next steps. You’ll meet church leadership and learn more about the heartbeat of Pathway Church. We invite you to build friendships, grow in your faith, and see how we can make an impact together. To register, mark your Connection Card
Small Groups SG’s are happening all over town & are the best way to grow spiritually. Find the one that works best for you. Mark your Connection Card or see Crystal Jones @ the Connection Center for more info.
Small Groups SG’s are happening all over town & are the best way to grow spiritually. Find the one that works best for you. Mark your Connection Card or see Crystal Jones @ the Connection Center for more info.
Mon 6-8p: Ken & Tina with Erika (Near Northside Target) Kid-friendly
Mon 6-8p: Ken & Tina with Erika (Near Northside Target) Kid-friendly
Tues 7-9p: Crystal (Near Scott @ Dulles/Ambassador)
Tues 7-9p: Crystal (Near Scott @ Dulles/Ambassador)
Wed 6:30-8:30p: Greg & Jackie with Carl & Karen (Across from Acadiana Mall) Kid-friendly
Wed 6:30-8:30p: Greg & Jackie with Carl & Karen (Across from Acadiana Mall) Kid-friendly
Fri: Robby & Holly with Ben & Melanie (Near Comeaux High School) kid-friendly
Fri: Robby & Holly with Ben & Melanie (Near Comeaux High School) kid-friendly
Change the World Offering ($100K to World Missions) We have a bold vision to give $100K above our normal operating budget to world missions this year. Approximately 1/3 will be invested in local outreach, 1/3 in nation-wide church-planting & 1/3 in international missions projects. To join us, mark your gift “CTWO.”
Change the World Offering ($100K to World Missions) We have a bold vision to give $100K above our normal operating budget to world missions this year. Approximately 1/3 will be invested in local outreach, 1/3 in nation-wide church-planting & 1/3 in international missions projects. To join us, mark your gift “CTWO.”
We Want YOU! Do you have a passion to make a difference? We would love to have you join one of our amazing Go-Teams that help create a Life-Giving service week-in & week-out. Simply mark your Connection Card to learn more about connecting to one of our Teams.
We Want YOU! Do you have a passion to make a difference? We would love to have you join one of our amazing Go-Teams that help create a Life-Giving service week-in & week-out. Simply mark your Connection Card to learn more about connecting to one of our Teams.
TEAMS: Kids check-in Team//Pathway Kids Team//Greeter Team// Media Team//Usher Team//Set-up or Tear-down Team//Worship or Sound Team//Prayer Team//Sm Group Leader Team
TEAMS: Kids check-in Team//Pathway Kids Team//Greeter Team// Media Team//Usher Team//Set-up or Tear-down Team//Worship or Sound Team//Prayer Team//Sm Group Leader Team
KEY: WORDLY CONCERNS, GODLY INTERESTS GAIN, GIVE LIPSERVICE, LIFESTYLE DECEIVED, DEAD TEACHABLE GIVE, TO RECEIVE EXCUSES
