Preacher: Nathan Hosler Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 & James 3 Mark 8:27-388:27 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 8:28 And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the…
Tag: James
Religion on the Outside and the Inside
Preacher: Jeff Davidson Scriptures: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 & James 1:17-27 What are some traditions that we have, either as individuals, or as families, or as a congregation? There are often family traditions associated with different holidays. When I was a kid we always had Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ house, Christmas Eve at my aunt and…
TANGIBLE FAITH (OIL, SONG, AND PRAYER)
James 5:13-20; John 9:1-12 Jennifer Hosler This is the tenth and final sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. Since it is Thanksgiving weekend, it would be rather appropriate to start my sermon with some gratitude. I’m thankful for many things but one which came to mind is my fantastic and caring…
THEY ALSO SERVE
James 5:7-12 Jeff Davidson This is the ninth sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/they-also-serve-november-19-2017. *Note* The audio differs from the text. If you are a fan of English literature then you may have already recognized from the title that I am going to…
YOU ARE MISTY
James 4:13-5:6, Job 38:4-21 Nate Hosler This is the eighth sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. Due to technical difficulties, there is currently no audio for this sermon. Writing this, I was sitting on the Mount of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Below me closer to the water on my…
Reflections by Members of the Congregation
James 4:1-12, Colossians 3:12-17 This is the seventh sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/reflections-november-5-2017. *Note* The audio differs from the text. Will Morris This passage has particular resonance with me because it speaks to an on-going, interior argument of sorts that constantly goes…
THE UPSIDE-DOWN or SOWING IN PEACE
James 3:13-18; Mark 9:30-37; Galatians 5:13-26 Jennifer Hosler This is the sixth sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/sowing-in-peace-october-29-2017. *Note* The audio differs from the text. For science-fiction and fantasy lovers—or people who just generally swoon over a 1980s visual aesthetic—this weekend was highly…
A WORLD OF EVIL
James 3:1-12 Jeff Davidson This is the fifth sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/a-world-of-evil-october-22-2017. *Note* The audio differs from the text. Sometimes people take things away from a sermon that aren’t necessarily what you intended them to take away. I remember when I…
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD
James 2:14-26 & Romans 4:1-12 Micah Bales This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/faith-without-works-is-dead. *Note* The audio differs from the text. I feel really lucky to be preaching today. We’re in the middle of our sermon series on James,…
YOU’RE MY FAVORITE or BLAND NEUTRALITY
James 2:1-13, Luke 6:20-26 Nate Hosler This is the third sermon in our sermon series on the book of James. You can find the audio for this sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/washingtoncitycob/youre-my-favorite-or-bland-neutrality-october-8-2017. *Note* The audio differs from the text. Jenn rightly noted that Martin Luther, the Reformer, disliked James. His big thing was faith and the grace of…
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