Today we will hear from Brad as he preaches from James 1:19-27. These verses give us a challenge and a warning. The warning is to not be deceived. The challenge? In order to remain steadfast in trials and receive the crown of life, we must not only be "hearers" of the Word of truth, but also "doers" of this Word. Real, saving Faith that hears the Word, will also do what it says.

Everyone wants to be happy. We all seek happiness, and the options for our pursuit are seemingly endless. However, we were MADE to rejoice and be glad, in God. Conversely, for those who run after other paths to joy, other god’s, their sorrows will multiply.

So, how can I find joy in God? Psalm 15-16 present to us God’s answer by giving us what we may call, the path of Gospel Joy. Finding refuge in Him, we share in His salvation and eternal blessings. The result? Joy now and forever.

Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, is greatly concerned for the church. Why? Because God’s salvation communicated through the gospel is under attack. In the name of liberty, freedom, and tolerance, certain unbelievers have crept in the church, undermining the authority of Christ and the nature of true grace in salvation.

On this Sunday, Brad teaches us from Jude 1:1-6 to contend for the faith-don't add to it, don’t take away from it, for it has been delivered “once and for all.”

As he is approaching death Peter urges the church to remain steadfast and fruitful, and thereby obtain entrance into Jesus’ eternal kingdom. To rebuke false teaching in the church and assure them in the Christian faith, Peter directs Christians to the sure, certain, and timeless truth of God's Word.

Continuing the understanding that God redeems his people to reflect his holiness, Brad shows us from 1 Peter 2:18-25 that even in unjust suffering, God's holiness is revealed. The Gospel fuels both our obedience and our endurance to remain steady as faithful witnesses to God's excellencies.