http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php en-us Library of sermons given at Saint James Church, 2006 and newer are available as MP3 downloads. Outlines are provided as available. 2012 Saint James Church 1440 Saint James Church Library of sermons given at Saint James Church, 2006 and newer are available as MP3 downloads. Outlines are provided as available. Saint James Church email@saint-james.org Fri, 18 May 2012 06:53:26 -0400 Louise Weld 5/13/2012 Maternity Ward Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 98; Acts 10: 44-48 ; John 15: 9-17 Outline GOD CHOSE US TO BEAR FRUIT (AND HE DIDN’T ASK HOW WE FELT ABOUT IT)PETER’S DIVINE APPOINTMENTWHO ARE THE PEOPLE GOD IS USING TO TEACH YOU TO LOVE?EVERYONE OF US, CALLED TO BE MOTHERS OF GOD Life ApplicationWho besides you deserves the Gospel? (Trick question) What did it take to set Peter free of his bigotry?Who has God placed in your life to help you to love?Where and with whom has God chosen you to bear fruit? We are all meant to be mothers of God…And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten in us. Meister EckhartNext week: Easter 7Psalm 1; Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19 Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120513Msermon.mp3 5/13/2012 Maternity Ward Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 98; Acts 10: 44-48 ; John 15: 9-17 Outline GOD CHOSE US TO BEAR FRUIT (AND HE DIDN’T ASK HOW WE FELT ABOUT IT)PETER’S DIVINE APPOINTMENTWHO ARE THE PEOPLE GOD IS USING TO TEACH YOU TO LOVE?EVERYONE OF US, CALLED TO BE MOTHERS OF GOD Life ApplicationWho besides you deserves the Gospel? (Trick question) What did it take to set Peter free of his bigotry?Who has God placed in your life to help you to love?Where and with whom has God chosen you to bear fruit? We are all meant to be mothers of God…And what good is it to me if Mary is full of grace if I am not also full of grace? What good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his Son if I also do not give birth to him in my time and my culture? This then, is the fullness of time. When the Son of God is begotten in us. Meister EckhartNext week: Easter 7Psalm 1; Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19 Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=992 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 12:48 Arthur Jenkins 5/13/2012 Change of Heart Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 98; Acts 10: 44-48 ; John 15: 9-17 Outline Life Application Next week: Easter 7Psalm 1; Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19 Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120513Csermon.mp3 5/13/2012 Change of Heart Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 98; Acts 10: 44-48 ; John 15: 9-17 Outline Life Application Next week: Easter 7Psalm 1; Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5: 9-13; John 17: 6-19 Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=993 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 16:25 Arthur Jenkins 5/6/2012 The Power of a Disciple Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Outline THE JESUS CULTUREFAITH SHAREDSHARING FAITH Life Application What is your initial opinion of the Ethiopian? Do people who are better than you need Jesus? What prevents us from ministering to them? Why do we prefer to minister to people who seem to be less than us? Why was the “Suffering Servant” passage (Isaiah 53:7,8) good news for the Ethiopian? Why was it uncharacteristic for the Ethiopian? How did he humble himself? Does God put specific people in your life to whom you are to minister? When connected to the vine are you bearing fruit? What blessing are you missing when you pass your person by? Faith At Home: Share a time when God put someone in your path with a need for your specific ministry. Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120506Msermon.mp3 5/6/2012 The Power of a Disciple Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Outline THE JESUS CULTUREFAITH SHAREDSHARING FAITH Life Application What is your initial opinion of the Ethiopian? Do people who are better than you need Jesus? What prevents us from ministering to them? Why do we prefer to minister to people who seem to be less than us? Why was the “Suffering Servant” passage (Isaiah 53:7,8) good news for the Ethiopian? Why was it uncharacteristic for the Ethiopian? How did he humble himself? Does God put specific people in your life to whom you are to minister? When connected to the vine are you bearing fruit? What blessing are you missing when you pass your person by? Faith At Home: Share a time when God put someone in your path with a need for your specific ministry. Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=994 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 13:43 Louise Weld 5/6/2012 Invading the Culture Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Outline WHEN GOD CALLS ABIDING IN CHRIST: TO THE FATHER’S GLORY WHERE IS YOUR PLACE OF FRUIT BEARING? Life Application Why was Isaiah 53 (the suffering servant) good for the Ethiopian?What gave Philip the courage to witness to the Ethiopian? Have you ever experienced God setting it up so He could use you in someone’s life?Do people see fruit growing in you?To whom might God want you to tell your story? What keeps you from doing it? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120506Csermon.mp3 5/6/2012 Invading the Culture Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Outline WHEN GOD CALLS ABIDING IN CHRIST: TO THE FATHER’S GLORY WHERE IS YOUR PLACE OF FRUIT BEARING? Life Application Why was Isaiah 53 (the suffering servant) good for the Ethiopian?What gave Philip the courage to witness to the Ethiopian? Have you ever experienced God setting it up so He could use you in someone’s life?Do people see fruit growing in you?To whom might God want you to tell your story? What keeps you from doing it? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=995 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 13:43 Arthur Jenkins 4/15/2012 Reunion Notes http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120415Csermon.mp3 4/15/2012 Reunion Notes http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=988 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 15:33 Louise Weld 4/15/2012 Reunion Notes http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120415Msermon.mp3 4/15/2012 Reunion Notes http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=989 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 8:38 Mary Ellen Doran 1/8/2012 Redemption: God's Plan A Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 Outline Isaiah 40:3 “A voice of one calling: ‘In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God.’”Luke 1: 15b – 17 “…and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous – to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”Matthew 11:11 “I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”Philippians 2:6-8 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Life ApplicationWhy is Jesus baptism important to us?What would it look like if you allowed the Holy Spirit into your life?Do you believe that God is pleased with you? Why or why not? FAITH@HOME: Because you love your children share with them if there is a place in your life where you are still waiting for God. What can you do as you wait? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120108Csermon.mp3 1/8/2012 Redemption: God's Plan A Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 Outline Isaiah 40:3 “A voice of one calling: ‘In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God.’”Luke 1: 15b – 17 “…and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth. Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous – to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”Matthew 11:11 “I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”Philippians 2:6-8 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Life ApplicationWhy is Jesus baptism important to us?What would it look like if you allowed the Holy Spirit into your life?Do you believe that God is pleased with you? Why or why not? FAITH@HOME: Because you love your children share with them if there is a place in your life where you are still waiting for God. What can you do as you wait? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=981 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Louise Weld 1/8/2012 ABOUT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS: The Baptism of Jesus Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Outline A LOT OF EXCITEMENT, AND THEN…JOHN BREAKS THE SILENCEJESUS SUBMITS TO HIS FATHER’S BUSINESSTHE DELIVERER WE NEED AND HAVE Life ApplicationWhat does Jesus’ baptism mean for us?Why does Jesus need the Holy Spirit? Why do you?Is there some place in your life where you are waiting for God to show up?Do you believe God is pleased with you? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup Next week: Epiphany 2 http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120108Msermon.mp3 1/8/2012 ABOUT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS: The Baptism of Jesus Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 Outline A LOT OF EXCITEMENT, AND THEN…JOHN BREAKS THE SILENCEJESUS SUBMITS TO HIS FATHER’S BUSINESSTHE DELIVERER WE NEED AND HAVE Life ApplicationWhat does Jesus’ baptism mean for us?Why does Jesus need the Holy Spirit? Why do you?Is there some place in your life where you are waiting for God to show up?Do you believe God is pleased with you? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup Next week: Epiphany 2 http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=982 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 14:01 Arthur Jenkins 1/1/2012 Something New No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20120101Msermon.mp3 1/1/2012 Something New No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=983 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 12:42 Louise Weld 12/25/2011 Christmas No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111225Csermon.mp3 12/25/2011 Christmas No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=984 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 10:05 Arthur Jenkins 12/24/2011 Christmas Eve No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111224Csermon.mp3 12/24/2011 Christmas Eve No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=985 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 8:26 Arthur Jenkins 12/12/2011 Advent III No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111212Csermon.mp3 12/12/2011 Advent III No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=986 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 13:11 Louise Weld 12/12/2011 Advent III No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111212Msermon.mp3 12/12/2011 Advent III No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=987 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 15:33 Louise Weld 12/5/2011 Advent II No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111205Csermon.mp3 12/5/2011 Advent II No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=979 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 13:56 Arthur Jenkins 12/5/2011 Advent II No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111205Msermon.mp3 12/5/2011 Advent II No Notes Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=980 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 16:04 Bob Lawrence 11/27/2011 Advent I notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111127Csermon.mp3 11/27/2011 Advent I notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=977 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 18:00 Louise Weld 11/27/2011 Expectation notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111127Msermon.mp3 11/27/2011 Expectation notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=978 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 14:35 Louise Weld 11/20/2011 Self-Control Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111120Csermon.mp3 11/20/2011 Self-Control Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=975 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 15:44 Arthur Jenkins 11/20/2011 Self-Control Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111120Msermon.mp3 11/20/2011 Self-Control Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=976 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 12:21 Arthur Jenkins 11/13/2011 Gentleness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111113Csermon.mp3 11/13/2011 Gentleness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=973 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 18.42 Louise Weld 11/13/2011 Gentleness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111113Msermon.mp3 11/13/2011 Gentleness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=974 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 14:52 Louise Weld 11/6/2011 Faithfulness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111106Csermon.mp3 11/6/2011 Faithfulness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=971 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 11:19 Arthur Jenkins 11/6/2011 Faithfulness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111106Msermon.mp3 11/6/2011 Faithfulness Notes to come http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=972 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 17:24 Louise Weld 10/30/2011 Who is good except God? Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:Jeremiah 7:1-7; Psalm 31:19-24; Matthew 21:12-17 “ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit." John 15: 16 Outline “I’M GOOD”WHO IS GOOD BESIDES GOD?THE TROUBLE WITH ‘JUST SAY NO’ JUST SAY YES- TO GODCOMMISSIONED TO DO GOD’S GOOD WORKS Life Application How do I exhibit God’s goodness in my daily life?Why is it so hard to be good?What is the origin of goodness in you?What blocks God’s goodness from working in you?What issue in your life would improve with more of God’s goodness and less of your trying harder? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup Fall Series: Fruit From the Compost of LifeNext Week (November 6)How We Feel: I’m tired of being a doormat.God’s Promise: Matthew 11:29, “Take My yoke upon you for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest.”Fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESSStory from the Word: Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus’ way of reconciliation COMING WEEKS: November 13 Oh God, are you really there? (FAITHFULNESS) November 20 I just can’t help myself. (SELF CONTROL) http://www.saint-james.org/podcast/20111030Csermon.mp3 10/30/2011 Who is good except God? Bible Study Don't just take our word for it...take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:Jeremiah 7:1-7; Psalm 31:19-24; Matthew 21:12-17 “ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit." John 15: 16 Outline “I’M GOOD”WHO IS GOOD BESIDES GOD?THE TROUBLE WITH ‘JUST SAY NO’ JUST SAY YES- TO GODCOMMISSIONED TO DO GOD’S GOOD WORKS Life Application How do I exhibit God’s goodness in my daily life?Why is it so hard to be good?What is the origin of goodness in you?What blocks God’s goodness from working in you?What issue in your life would improve with more of God’s goodness and less of your trying harder? Questions? Send us an email The outline and application question are intended for your further reflection and action upon the weekend message. They are also designed to facilitate discussion and accountability when you “take it home” to your family and/or within your LifeGroup Fall Series: Fruit From the Compost of LifeNext Week (November 6)How We Feel: I’m tired of being a doormat.God’s Promise: Matthew 11:29, “Take My yoke upon you for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest.”Fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESSStory from the Word: Matthew 18:15-20, Jesus’ way of reconciliation COMING WEEKS: November 13 Oh God, are you really there? (FAITHFULNESS) November 20 I just can’t help myself. (SELF CONTROL) http://www.saint-james.org/sermons.php?ID=969 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 15:06