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DESCRIPTION:Living Ready: Faith that Works to the Finish What does it look 
 like to maintain a vibrant\, active faith in the final stretch? This serie
 s 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 fait
 h that remains resilient\, patient\, and focused on God’s promises until
  the very end.\nJune 7 | The High Cost of Living Rich (James 5:1-6) A sobe
 ring look at the dangers of misplaced security. This week\, we examine the
  ethical responsibilities that come with resources and how a faith that "w
 orks to the finish" prioritizes eternal treasures over earthly hoarding.\n
 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.\nJune 21 | Steadfast Like the Prophets: Learning Endurance (James 
 5:10-12) Taking cues from those who walked the path of faith before us\, w
 e explore the grit required to stay the course. This week focuses on maint
 aining integrity and endurance\, even when the journey becomes difficult.\
 nJune 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 sufferin
 g\, exploring the importance of confession\, mutual support\, and turning 
 to God first when life becomes overwhelming.\nJuly 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 a
 nd spiritual brokenness and the purposes behind His healing touch.\nJuly 1
 2 | When God Doesn’t Heal (Part Two - Various) One of life’s hardest q
 uestions is why healing doesn't always come. In part two\, we discuss find
 ing hope\, sustaining faith\, and trusting in God’s sovereignty even whe
 n our prayers for physical restoration aren't answered in the way we expec
 t.\nJuly 19 | When Ordinary People Pray\, God Moves (James 5:17-18) You do
 n’t need a special title for your prayers to be powerful. Using the exam
 ple of Elijah\, we’ll see how the earnest prayers of ordinary people can
  lead to extraordinary moves of God.\nJuly 26 | If You Have Drifted – Go
 d 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.
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SUMMARY:Sermon Series: Living Ready - James 5
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