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[1691.20 --> 1704.72] but instead of unbelief in response to evil imagine what your life imagine what our life together imagine |
[1704.72 --> 1712.96] what our world would look like if instead of unbelief in response to evil instead of apathy instead of fear |
[1712.96 --> 1724.80] fear instead what if we worshiped i promise you when doubts and hardships come and they will |
[1726.88 --> 1734.56] and if when they do you worship more and not less truly worshiped right in spirit and in truth in song |
[1734.56 --> 1744.88] and in word and in sacrament if you worship when you are wrecked you will find rest for your souls because you |
[1744.88 --> 1748.24] will be found by jesus |
[1750.32 --> 1752.48] that is the point |
[1754.48 --> 1763.20] that is why we are called to worship in the midst of confusion and chaos that is the legacy of habakkuk for us |
[1763.76 --> 1766.00] today i pray |
[1768.48 --> 1777.28] that you know that story of faith and i pray that when your faith is broken and you can't do it that |
[1777.28 --> 1779.60] there are people in your life who will lift you up |
[1782.00 --> 1782.80] and if there aren't |
[1784.80 --> 1790.48] would you let me be that person if there aren't would you let someone from church one of our elders or a |
[1790.48 --> 1794.88] small group member or a community group member someone whom you know from this place would you let us |
[1794.88 --> 1800.08] be that for you because that is the strength of christian community |
[1800.08 --> 1805.36] alone we might stay |
[1805.36 --> 1806.40] alone we might stay wrecked |
[1806.40 --> 1808.00] but together |
[1808.00 --> 1809.92] we can worship |
[1810.96 --> 1811.84] let's pray together |
[1811.84 --> 1818.72] lord our god we come to you |
[1818.72 --> 1825.84] in the midst of the chaos of our lives from the midst of the confusion we may be facing now we come to you |
[1825.84 --> 1827.84] to worship to sing your praises |
[1829.04 --> 1836.24] we rest god on your sovereign rule on your promise to to guide history towards your purpose and |
[1836.24 --> 1837.68] the glory of your name |
[1837.68 --> 1847.52] no matter what we face though you may slay us we yet praise you |
[1847.52 --> 1861.52] in our heart of hearts today may we sing your praise in jesus name amen |
[1861.52 --> 1865.52] you |
• The speaker discusses the book of James and its emphasis on a fully engaged faith. |
• Scholars debate whether James is referring to faith or works, but the correct interpretation is that they are intertwined. |
• An all-in faith requires a deep connection with God, and losing this connection can cause faith to fade. |
• A German newspaper tested the theory that you can be connected to anyone in six social associations by tracing connections between people. |
• The speaker uses this example to illustrate how many people rely on easy social associations rather than genuine connection with God. |
• James' letter concludes with two ways to stay connected to God: living in the light of eternity and understanding how money, wealth, and material possessions can hinder or help one's relationship with God. |
• The book of James offers encouragement for those facing trial and hardship. |
• Trials and hardships can be considered pure joy as they strengthen faith through perseverance. |
• Connection to God is sustained by hope in Christ's return, not circumstances. |
• People who think they're in control of their lives are not connected to God. |
• Making plans without considering God or seeking His will is warned against. |
• James warns the wealthy of coming judgment for their mistreatment of workers and the oppressed |
• The condemnation is not solely aimed at the rich, but to create a background for the real point: living in light of eternity |
• Enduring hardship and oppression is possible when viewed through the lens of eternity |
• God's sovereignty and ultimate justice are emphasized as reminders that one does not own their life or control outcomes |
• Living in light of eternity solidifies connection with God, regardless of circumstances |
• Francis Chan's illustration of one inch of life in the midst of eternity |
• The importance of living in light of eternity, rather than just focusing on one's short lifespan |
• Being rooted in connection to God through prayer and learning to live in the context of prayer |
• James' instructions for prayer in times of trouble or sickness, including calling for elders to pray over them |
• The effectiveness of prayer, as seen in Jesus' teaching to ask and receive |
• A critique of the scientific method's limitations in understanding reality, suggesting that it assumes only what can be proven is real. |
• The concept of a closed universe and the struggle to understand prayer's effectiveness |
• James' reminders on the power of prayer in his letter, specifically that God listens and responds to our prayers |
• Prayer is effective not because we get the outcome we want, but because it connects us with God |
• Wrong motives for praying, such as seeking pleasure or control, can lead to ineffective prayer |
• Connection to God is rooted in learning to be connected through prayer |
• Prayer draws us into the presence of God and should not be taken for granted |
• Confessing sins to God in prayer is crucial, but James also emphasizes confessing sins to one another |
• Public confession can be superficial; individual confession is necessary for true connection with God |
• God's forgiveness and mercy are available when we live in the context of prayer |
• The speaker describes a recording issue with an overexposed image, making it difficult to see the bridge. |
• A living bridge in Meghalaya, India is mentioned as a better illustration of James chapter 5. |
• The speaker explains that these living bridges are built using ropes and roots, and require maintenance to prevent erosion from heavy rainfall. |
• The comparison is made between building connections with God and building living bridges, highlighting the need for stability and resilience in both cases. |
• The speaker reflects on how people often struggle to maintain their connection with God when faced with hardships or trials. |
• A natural tree was discovered in India with the ability to train its roots to cross a stream and be planted on the other side, allowing for the creation of a path. |
• This process illustrates the concept of connection between God as described by James, requiring a lifetime of learning to live in the light of eternity and in the context of prayer. |
• Establishing roots of learning takes time and may involve stumbling or setbacks, but ultimately leads to a firm foundation that can grow into a web-like connection with God. |
• The importance of living with the assurance that God is always present |
• Praying to thank God for being a God who hears and listens to prayers |
• Recognizing God's sovereignty over the universe from creation to eternity |
• Asking God to teach what it means to live in the light of eternity and be connected through prayer |
• Confessing the tendency to give up easily and asking God to restore, renew, and draw them closer |
• Seeking to proclaim God's goodness, let His light shine, and announce His kingdom |
[0.00 --> 3.90] Well, good morning again. |
[4.78 --> 5.86] It's good to be with you. |
[6.94 --> 9.06] Over the summer at New Life, |
[9.16 --> 11.46] we spent some time in the letter of James. |
[11.72 --> 13.12] And so this morning, |
[13.32 --> 14.90] I want to share with you |
[14.90 --> 18.08] some of the exploration we did |
[18.08 --> 19.60] in the letter of James |
[19.60 --> 20.70] in the back of the New Testament. |
[23.88 --> 25.12] In that letter, |
[25.12 --> 30.08] James emphasizes a fully engaged faith. |
[30.18 --> 30.94] A lot of times, |
[32.00 --> 34.02] scholars debate |
[34.02 --> 36.00] whether James is talking about faith |
[36.00 --> 37.94] or whether he's talking about works. |
[38.16 --> 41.24] But really, James is putting the two together. |
[41.78 --> 47.14] And he wants us to live out our faith |
[47.14 --> 49.36] in every aspect of our lives. |
[49.42 --> 51.40] And so we called the series All In. |
[51.40 --> 57.02] That when we say we profess Jesus as our Savior, |
[57.32 --> 59.92] it has to be an all-in faith. |
[61.46 --> 64.32] But an all-in faith requires |
[64.32 --> 66.90] a deep connection with God. |
[68.32 --> 71.70] Otherwise, faith just gradually fades. |
[71.80 --> 73.34] And I think that's one of the dangers |
[73.34 --> 75.54] in this pandemic situation |
[75.54 --> 77.06] that we find ourselves in, |
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