Living Ready: Faith that Works to the Finish What does it look like to maintain a vibrant, active faith in the final stretch? This series through James 5 explores the practicalities of "living ready"—from how we handle wealth and suffering to the power of persistent prayer. It is a call to move beyond a stagnant belief system and embrace a steadfast faith that remains resilient, patient, and focused on God’s promises until the very end.
June 7 | The High Cost of Living Rich (James 5:1-6) A sobering look at the dangers of misplaced security. This week, we examine the ethical responsibilities that come with resources and how a faith that "works to the finish" prioritizes eternal treasures over earthly hoarding.
June 14 | Waiting Well: Patience in a World of Pressure (James 5:7-9) In a culture of instant gratification, patience is a revolutionary act. We’ll learn how to cultivate a "farmer’s heart"—waiting with expectation and endurance while keeping our hearts firm as we anticipate the Lord’s return.
June 21 | Steadfast Like the Prophets: Learning Endurance (James 5:10-12) Taking cues from those who walked the path of faith before us, we explore the grit required to stay the course. This week focuses on maintaining integrity and endurance, even when the journey becomes difficult.
June 28 | When Life Hurts, Who Do You Call? (James 5:13-16) Faith isn't just for the mountaintops. We dive into the community’s role in suffering, exploring the importance of confession, mutual support, and turning to God first when life becomes overwhelming.
July 5 | Reasons God Heals (Part One - Various) Part one of a special focus on divine healing. We will look at the biblical foundations for why God intervenes in our physical and spiritual brokenness and the purposes behind His healing touch.
July 12 | When God Doesn’t Heal (Part Two - Various) One of life’s hardest questions is why healing doesn't always come. In part two, we discuss finding hope, sustaining faith, and trusting in God’s sovereignty even when our prayers for physical restoration aren't answered in the way we expect.
July 19 | When Ordinary People Pray, God Moves (James 5:17-18) You don’t need a special title for your prayers to be powerful. Using the example of Elijah, we’ll see how the earnest prayers of ordinary people can lead to extraordinary moves of God.
July 26 | If You Have Drifted – God is Calling You Home (James 5:19-20) The series concludes with a powerful invitation to restoration. We look at the communal responsibility to seek out those who have wandered and the grace that waits for anyone ready to return to the fold.