We just celebrated 46 salvations—God is moving! In this message from our “Life Under Pressure” series, we open James 1:2–8 to learn how to face “trials of many kinds” with joy, grow perseverance, and ask God for wisdom without doubting. You’ll discover why trials don’t have to break you—they can build you, how “wisdom turns pain into purpose,” and how to anchor your faith so you’re not “blown and tossed by the wind.”

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What does real faith look like? In Part 1 of our Book of James series, Pastor James shows why James 1:22–25 calls us to be doers, not hearers—and how looking into God’s “mirror” moves us from an orphan mindset to living as sons and daughters. Learn how faith (the seed) naturally produces fruit (our works), and why this letter speaks powerfully to our chaotic, polarized moment.

In this message, you’ll discover:

Why James and Paul don’t contradict—root vs. fruit of salvation

The identity shift: from orphan spirit to beloved child

Practical next steps to actually live what you’re learning

Key Scriptures: James 1:22–25; Ephesians 2:8–9

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This message dives into Luke 15 and reframes the Prodigal Son by putting the spotlight on the Father’s house—how churches cultivate a spirit of return that welcomes sons and daughters home. Pastor shares three heartbeat themes: reaching the lost, equipping pastors, and loving the local church. You’ll hear why expectation matters (the Father watching the road and preparing the fatted calf), how serving and generosity build a home that prodigals can return to, and what celebration looks like when people come back to God.

What you’ll learn:

Why the local church is God’s “lost & found” for the world (Luke 15: the lost coin, lost sheep, and lost son)

The shift from “my house” to His house—and how that reshapes culture

How an expectant heart prepares the house (fatted calf = preparation)

The difference between repentance and bringing old lifestyles into the Father’s house

Why serving, small groups, and generosity create space for salvation, healing, and celebration

The older brother mindset vs. grace that doesn’t keep score

Real-life impact: when someone flushes a bag of drugs because they’re done with the pigpen, heaven throws a party

If you’re praying for a prodigal—or you are one—this message will help you see how the Father runs to meet us and why the church must be ready every Sunday with expectation, service, and celebration.

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📖 Scripture: Luke 15 (Prodigal Son, Lost Sheep, Lost Coin)

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