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In these verses we are given the pattern of how the church ministers to the sick among them. I think it’s important for us to recognize this is the pattern for the church. I believe any disciple of Jesus can go to a sick person, lay hands on them, pray for God to heal them, and if God chooses, they can be healed. But sometimes there is a need for the church body to specifically minister to the sick among them. This passage gives us the pattern.

A disciple's character is determined by Christ not circumstances.

Despite oppression and hardship, the righteous hold on, keep going, and refuse to give up because they know it’ll be worth it all when Jesus returns. To teach us how to do this James gives us two commands, two warnings, and three examples. All of which point us to the one Judge who is our Savior.

America needs disciples of Jesus with vision, faith, and courage.

The Lord Jesus is coming as judge and will judge the world in righteousness. This, however, means different things for different people.

We strengthen the church when we Biblically care for one another

We strengthen the church when we Biblically care for one another

We strengthen the church when we Biblically care for one another

Life is brief and tomorrow is uncertain, so we must seize the day by living for Jesus.

We strengthen the church when we Biblically care for one another

We strengthen the church when we Biblically care for one another

To win the war "out here" we must first win the war "in here."

The pastor and the people each have mutual responsibilities one to the other.

Why do we need an outpouring of the Holy Spirit?

We are all called to encourage and build one another up.

This passage is not about end times timelines, but about how disciples of Jesus live while we wait for Jesus to return.

Wisdom is demonstrated, not declared.

Report on my mission trip to Ecuador

Ways to pray for our young people

Ways to pray for our young people

There is a cry going out in this world right now. It’s constant. It’s urgent. It never stops. But most people don’t hear it. Not because it’s quiet, but because they’re not listening.

There is a cry going out in this world right now. It’s constant. It’s urgent. It never stops. But most people don’t hear it. Not because it’s quiet, but because they’re not listening.

Every disciple of Christ is an ambassador for Christ.

Every disciple of Christ is an ambassador for Christ.

Disciples of Jesus prepare themselves for the return of Jesus.

Disciples of Jesus prepare themselves for the return of Jesus.

We’re going to look tonight at parts of 2 Kings 3, 4, 5. In these chapters we’ll see some sharp contrasts I’m calling mountain and valley contrasts.

We’re going to look tonight at parts of 2 Kings 3, 4, 5. In these chapters we’ll see some sharp contrasts I’m calling mountain and valley contrasts.

As Jesus bore the curse for our sin, He declared, “It is finished.” What did He mean—and what was finished for us?

As Jesus bore the curse for our sin, He declared, “It is finished.” What did He mean—and what was finished for us?

Our goal tonight is to understand the joy of the Lord and see what we need to do to fight for it in our lives.

Our goal tonight is to understand the joy of the Lord and see what we need to do to fight for it in our lives.

Jesus' return brings comfort for the believer and judgment for the unbeliever

Jesus' return brings comfort for the believer and judgment for the unbeliever

Part of the problem with fasting is many people have unanswered questions about fasting. Can I eat at all? Can I drink water? What does fasting do? What I want to do tonight is answer some of the common questions we may have about fasting.

Part of the problem with fasting is many people have unanswered questions about fasting. Can I eat at all? Can I drink water? What does fasting do? What I want to do tonight is answer some of the common questions we may have about fasting.

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with others.

Our relationship with Jesus changes our relationship with others.

Purity is always God's will

Purity is always God's will

Spiritual growth requires specific, surrendered prayer.

Spiritual growth requires specific, surrendered prayer.

In God’s Word, blessing someone in God’s name is weighty and significant. It’s something intentionally connected to God’s promises, God’s character, and God’s actions in the world. When God’s people spoke blessing in God’s Word, they weren’t just saying nice words. They were expressing real faith God would do what He had said He would do.

In God’s Word, blessing someone in God’s name is weighty and significant. It’s something intentionally connected to God’s promises, God’s character, and God’s actions in the world. When God’s people spoke blessing in God’s Word, they weren’t just saying nice words. They were expressing real faith God would do what He had said He would do.

A godly Gospel influence can make an eternal difference.

A godly Gospel influence can make an eternal difference.

A living faith shows signs of life.

A living faith shows signs of life.

One of the most important spiritual disciplines we can learn is to pray God's Word.

One of the most important spiritual disciplines we can learn is to pray God's Word.