Sermon Title: James: Real Faith. Real Life.

Scripture: Jas. 2:14-18, 1:26-27, Matt. 15:11, Eph. 4:29, Matt. 25:45-46, Gal. 6:9-10, John 15:1-2, Eph. 4:21-23

Main Points:

1. Control Your Tongue: Scripture places a great deal of emphasis on the use of our tongue. This is more than words, it’s about responsible language. If we truly belong to God, then we have a responsibility to use our tongues in a way that honors him.

2. Care for Orphans/Widows: Love for the “least” is demonstrated with action and not just words. A heart transformed by God will see the depravity of others and choose to act.

3. Avoid Worldly Corruption: Love for God is measured by holiness. Our decisions to live for his glory and not our own is our way of remaining in him. Otherwise, we will be cut off.

Notes: Historically, there have been ...