Jeff Stevens

Mar 09 2025 227 ep. 36 mins 1

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Theology, Biblical teaching and encouragement from a former Special Operations Medic, father, husband and lover of the Word of God.

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Self-Indulgence

Mar 09 2025 40 mins

James begins this portion of his letter by addressing the rich who are so self-indulgent that they are taking advantage of those who are of lesser means. Their evil ways are preparing them for their own slaughter. The Bible is very clear about the dangers of being rich. As believers, we should recognize that our needs are not met by earthly riches. It is God who meets our needs acc

Life is short!

Mar 02 2025 47 mins

James give us a lesson today about the reality of life being a vapor. The rebuke that he gives is about merchants focussed more on making money than the will of the Lord. But this is very applicable to our lives today. We need to put in perspective the reality that life is short; and we all need to focus on Jesus and what His will is for our lives.

Humble yourself!

Feb 23 2025 44 mins

James gets very serious with the church and the way that people are hedonistic and lustful. The wisdom that we seek from God leads us to be subject to Him and to draw near to HIM! This was not just a relevant lesson for the church in Jerusalem, it is a perfect message for the church today. Humble yourself!

Wisdom from above

Feb 16 2025 40 mins

In this study, James reveals the qualifications for wisdom from above. It is a wisdom that is revealed through good behavior and gentleness. But it is also pure and meek. Today we learn about the fruit of Godly wisdom. We need to pray that it permeates the entire Christian Church!

Women supporting life...

Feb 13 2025 33 mins

Every February, the Life Care Pregnancy Center in Carthage, NC, is invited to speak at this women's group. This year, I was asked if I would share my experiences as a men's mentor. Specifically, how can these ladies can get men more involved in the plight to save the unborn. This is another example of how we can be doers, not just hearers of the Word!

Watch your tongue!

Feb 09 2025 42 mins

Chapter 3 of James reminds us of the importance of watching our tongues. Not only does the tongue lead a person to sinfulness, but it can be used to influence others as well. We must be careful what we say and how we say it. Let’s put our treasure in Christ, so that our hearts will be in Him and our words will pour out from His hope and love.

Faith without works is dead!

Feb 02 2025 46 mins

This famous passage is one that is used to attempt to show that a person must do certain things in their faith in order to be saved. By following certain ordinances or practices, that a person earns favor with God or participates in their salvation. But the context of this passage is essential. Faith without works is dead, but faith is also a free gift from God and paid for in full

Playing Favorites

Jan 26 2025 42 mins

James will continue on the theme of being doers of the word, not just hearers. And in this case, not paying special attention to some in the church, while setting others aside. This important message should motivate all of us to realize that no matter what our background is, or our place in culture, we all need a Savior just the same. In the church, we do not play favorites...

Doers of the Word

Jan 19 2025 44 mins

The message that James brings to believers starts to get more and more challenging as we dive into the text. In this case, James tells us to be doers and not just hearers of the word. Realizing the great work that Jesus has done in us, as we put off the old and put on Christ, helps us to understand what it means to be 'doers of the word.'

Wisdom

Jan 12 2025 54 mins

James encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. And that God will give wisdom 'generously and without reproach.' Walking through trials, growing in wisdom, boasting in the Lord or humbling ourselves; these are all a part of how the Lord is bringing us forth as His first fruits. In this lesson we learn not to be carried away by our own desires, but to go first to God for the wisdo