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Tempers are short and frustrations high during our current economic crisis. While we may be tempted to point fingers and lash out at those around us, God has a better idea. Join us as James gives us practical and timely advice on how to survive difficult times like these. ( James 5:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Thanks be to God!” (1 Cor 15:50-58)

Do you want to make sound decisions? Do you want to make wise plans? According to James, our making a single change can make all the difference in the world. For some of us it’s obvious, for others, not so obvious. Unfortunately, the change requires us to go against our natural tendency. Wise decision-making and sound planning is just a sermon away.

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is…to keep oneself from being polluted by the world” (Jam 1:27). What does it mean to be polluted by the world? Is it really that big of a deal? Join us as James tells us what we need to hear, even if we don’t want to hear it. (James 4:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 5:1-12 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Persevere.” (James 5:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 5:13-20 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Pray.” (James 5:13-20)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 4:1-13in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Seek.” (James 4:13-17)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 4:1-12 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool Christianity: Submit.” (James 4:1-12)

It’s apparent that God defines wisdom differently than others. In fact, from His perspective, there is more than one kind of wisdom. How many kinds are there and how can we tell what kind we have? Make sure you bring your #2 pencil. (James 3:13-18)

To most of us the tongue is the thing in our mouth that enables us to taste food and talk. To James, however, it is “evil” and “full of deadly poison.” Why does he say that and what happens when we don’t heed his advice? (James 3:1-12)

Our judicial system relies heavily on evidence: It either confirms or contradicts what someone says. Evidence also plays a prominent role in the spiritual realm: It either confirms a profession of faith or contradicts it. If you’ve ever yearned for a concrete way to tell if you’re really saved and going to heaven, then this is a message you’ll want to hear. (James 2:14-26)

How does God feel about favoritism? Just as important, what happens to the person who treats some people better than others? God has something to say to both those who are doing the judging and those who are being judged. (James 1:1-13)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 3:13-18 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called “Wise Up.” (James 3:13-18)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 3:1-12 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called “Tame.” (James 3:1-12)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 2:14-26 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the sermon, “Tool belt Christianity: Prove.” (James 2:14-26)

The writer of James gives us yet another “tool” to help us live the Christian life. This one is especially valuable because it helps us avoid making mistakes and bad decisions. If you’d rather do it right the first time instead of learning the hard way, then stick around and add another tool to your tool belt. (James 1:19-27)

Life can be very difficult. Our health can fail, our money can run out, and our relationships can turn sour. How should followers of Jesus react when hard times come? Join us as James gives us the practical advice—the tool—that we need in order to live the Christian life in the midst of painful trials. (James 1:2-18)

According to the writer of Hebrews, Jesus is not only a high priest, He’s superior to all other priests. Seven reasons are provided to support the contention that Christ best represents us in matters related to God. If the writer is right, there are two inescapable conclusions for those of us who call ourselves Christians.

What does Jesus mean when He says eat my flesh and drink my blood? The crowd, who heard Him say it, didn’t get it. Do we? Our lives depend on it; that is, our eternal lives depend on it. (John 6:25-58)

This podcast is a Scripture reading from James 2:1-13 in three Bible versions: the New International Version (NIV), the New American Standard Bible—Updated Edition, and The Message. It will prepare listeners to hear the message from the “Tool Belt Christianity” series called, “Love.”