What does a life that pleases God look like? Does it mean our theology is tight? Does it mean we attend Bible studies, pray and read the Bible every day? While spiritual disciplines are good, we love God by loving his people. We are built for others. As we wrap up the Gospel of John, the final chapter challenges us to move from right beliefs about Christ to caring for others in the name of Christ as the way we express our love to God.

John 21 - Built for Others - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
John 21 - Built for Others - Manuscript - PDF
John 21 - Built for Others - Sermon Handout - PDF
John 21 - Built for Others - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF
John 21 - Built for Others - Leader's Guide - PDF

Tags: Grief, Repentance, Jealousy, Contentment, Comparison

James taught us there is something called Fake Faith. It is a counterfeit faith in Jesus that will not save in the end. The way you can tell the difference between saving faith and fake faith is that only saving faith changes our lives. Saving faith doesn't just prompt us to acts of mercy and compassion but it even changes the way we think. It gives us a different set of values, a whole new understanding of what is foolish and what is wise.

James - Saving Faith Changes My Thinking - Audio - MP3
James - Saving Faith Changes My Thinking - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - Saving Faith Changes My Thinking - Manuscript - PDF
James - Saving Faith Changes My Thinking - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - Saving Faith Changes My Thinking - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Church Conflict, Division, Diotrephes, Jealousy, Selfish Ambition