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We conclude our sermon series by coming back to a primary image and invitation to eat with Jesus and those he was with. Will we connect to Jesus with others at the table?

Today we are reminded that Jesus has something to say and we are invited to listen. But will we open our ears to what God is doing in the world?

This morning we listen to Jesus teaching as he reminds disciples of the true nature of the kingdom life. Will we receive and become the blessing God intends?

This morning we return to the beginning of the ministry of Jesus and notice how he “trained” for ministry in the wilderness and was led by the Holy Spirit. Will we choose to pursue the habits of Jesus?

We launch our new series this morning by renewing our commitment to our mission to be a Refuge church. Join us as we explore the first church to live fully into a refuge posture so they could rescue the world. Today we imagine a church for discipleship not just membership.

We conclude our study on James this morning by listening afresh to the final exhortations for prayer, community, and faith. Join us as we learn to live into these concluding words of challenge from the brother of Jesus.

How is your patience in the midst of your suffering? Today James invites us to consider a world imagined in scripture where God has the final word and we, as disciples of Jesus, set an example of endurance for those around us.

"Your life is a mist." This is a challenging word as we consider the time we do spend with the time we have left. This morning we lean in and listen to James as he gives some "timely" instructions on how we live a life of discipleship.

You cannot be in a relationship without experiencing conflict. In the churches James is writing, it is obvious there is conflict amongst themselves and with the world in which they live. Churches who follow Jesus have some decisions to make... are we willing to make the right choice?

This morning James is addressing perhaps the most difficult of all teachings: words matter so watch what you say. I hope you make plans to not only listen but absorb the righteous gentleness James encourages.

When it comes to our faith and discipleship, is it about Bible studying or Bible doing? Though it is a combination of both James is reminding his readers that faith without works is "dead." Join us as we unpack this powerful tension and truth.

No one likes to be left out or shoved aside... especially when they are supposed to be included. Today James gives us a hard word about our relational living and reminds us of the most important matters of the law.

How are your words demonstrating your anger? How can we "do" what God wants us to do? What does God really want as we pursue a "religious" life? These are the questions James has for us this morning. Join us as we dare to respond.

This morning we are listening to James, the brother of Jesus, inviting us to believe in the midst of a world filled with riches and temptation. Are we willing to lean into the gifts only God gives?