Sermon Series: The Book of James - “A Faith that Lasts”

Sermon Title: “A Faith that Knows the End of the Story” James 5:7-12


Biblical description of the Last Days:

Jesus’ description – Matthew 24:7-15
Paul’s description – 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Peter’s description – 2 Peter 3:3, 10-13


What to do Until Christ Comes Back:

1. CLEAN OUT the garbage in my life. (James 1:20-21, Colossians 3:4-8)

2. Stay CONNECTED to Christ. (James 4:5, 7-8, 1 John 2:28)

3. Use TROUBLE to become spiritually strong. (James 1:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:23)

4. Practice LOVING everyone. (James 2:8, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13)

5. INVEST in the bank of heaven. *God’s generosity to us. (James 1:5, 12, 17-18, 4:6) *Our generosity to others. (James 1:27, 2:16, Luke 12:33,1 Tim. 6:18-19)

6. Use the GIFTS God gave me to reach others. (7" class="scriptRef">James 4:17, 1 Corinthians 1:4,7, 2 Peter 3:15 )