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Jul 26, 2022
Jul 26, 2022
26 min
Bryan Clark challenges listeners to flee from worldly philosophies that claim, "anything goes" or "we're in charge." Instead, we must submit to the one, true lawgiver, the ultimate judge--our Lord Jesus Christ. As Bryan explores James 4, he reminds us that what we do with our time, talent, and treasure (as it relates to God's plan) is what matters. Our attitude should be, "Lord, what do you want today? Your will be done."
Jul 25, 2022
Jul 25, 2022
26 min
We're created in the image of God, so does that mean that we are, in fact, God? The answer, of course, is NO! Yet our desire to do things our way and stay in control says otherwise. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark shares how we should live: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will life you up."
(James 4)
Jul 22, 2022
Jul 22, 2022
26 min
The choice is ours: Strive to be a friend of God ... or go our own way--ultimately becoming His enemy. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark shares that God loves us with "a jealous love." So, turning our backs on Him and sinning sparks hostility. Yet returning to God in repentance and humility strengthens our friendship.
(James 4)
Jul 21, 2022
Jul 21, 2022
26 min
As we reflect on our lives--especially our relationships--do we sense God's peace and see His blessings? Or do we notice an existence filled with conflict and quarrel, chaos and disorder? Bryan Clark unpacks James 4, highlighting the kind of worldly mindset that triggers hostility between us and Lord. He points out that a friend of the world is an enemy of God.
Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
27 min
Is there an alternative to the world's value system? Can we take our eyes off personal gain and selfish motives and live for something--Someone--greater than ourselves? The answer, of course, is YES! As Bryan Clark continues to unpack James 3, he encourages us to set our hearts on the transformative wisdom from above--heavenly wisdom.
(James 3)
Jul 19, 2022
Jul 19, 2022
27 min
Bryan Clark challenges listeners to get to the source of what blocks spiritual growth. If we can identify the root of a sinful motive or a nagging struggle, we can hand it over to God, and let Him fix the problem. As Bryan explores James 3, he reminds us that the message of the gospel is a message of "brokenness and humility." As we receive Christ's teachings, we quickly discover that we cannot save ourselves. We need help. "So, in my brokenness and humility," Bryan says, "I cry out for a Savior. I surrender all to Him."
Jul 18, 2022
Jul 18, 2022
27 min
James 3 makes clear what most of us feel: Our words can be so cruel. With our very tongues we can choose to bring hope to others ... or we can choose to destroy them. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark shares a warning from Scripture: "Whatever comes out of our mouths reflects what's in our hearts."
(James 3)
Jul 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022
26 min
According to James, evidence of saving faith is often revealed through a person's mouth, especially what comes out of it. In this episode of Back to the Bible, Bryan Clark reminds us of a sobering reality: We will be held accountable before God for what we say. Do we share eternal hope with a lost and broken world? Do we build up others with our words? Our words and deeds go hand in hand.
(James 2)
Jul 14, 2022
Jul 14, 2022
26 min
If you died tonight, would you spend eternity with Jesus? Do you have a saving faith? Bryan Clark explores these questions as he unpacks James 2, reminding us that faith that saves us is a faith that works. It's not dead. It's not useless. It will manifest itself in works, in fruit, in evidence.
(James 2)
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022
27 min
What is the nature of saving faith? If a believer does more "talking" than "walking," could it be that their faith is stuck--or even worse ... dead? As he continues to unpack James 2, Bryan Clark encourages us to steer clear of empty talk and to begin infusing life into what we believe. How? With action. Bryan points to verse 17 for a clue: "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
(James 2)