Shoe Leather Christianity, The Book of James

"Shoeleather Christianity - James"  We invite you to join us for this interactive 13-week study of the Book of James from April through June, 2008  Personal study/reflection questions and small group discussion questions will coincide with the text being preached on Sundays.  All questions and sermons will be made available in print and online as outlined below.


Sermon Series

Audio recordings of Pastor Nelson's sermons are available online for listening or downloading.  The full text of each sermon is also available online for viewing or printout.  Please see the list of available sermons below.  Alternately, you may subscribe to podcasts or download them from iTunes.com.  Audio CDs of the sermons may be obtained at the Information Booth in the Welcome Center.


Personal Study and Reflection Questions

Each week you will have the opportunity to prepare for the up-coming sermon. We have developed individual studies to help you understand the passage along with some practical application questions for you to consider. Print copies of these materials will be available in the bulletin each week, and electronic copies are available here. If you would like a notebook for your materials, they may be purchased in the Welcome Center for $5 on Sunday morning, or in the church office throughout the week.


Group Discussion Questions

A number of small groups have been formed to meet regularly to discuss the study questions and sermons.  Weekly group discussion questions are available here.  More information on Southern Gables small groups.


Scripture Memorization

A key element of the study of Romans is individual and corporate memorization of Scripture. We have designed five levels of difficulty of memorization so that you may choose a plan that fits you personally. The memorization resources page has links to memorization guides for these five levels and to other aids including the exciting new Southern Gables Verseminder.


Online Sermon Resources

Date

Title/Speaker

Read Scripture
Online

Listen Online

Download

Sermon
Text

April 6
2008

The "Good" Life
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 1:1-2
  
 

April 13
2008

The Source of Temptation
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 1:13-18
  
 

April 20
2008

Walking the Talk
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 1:19-27
  
 

April 27
2008

The Condemnation of Partiality
Dr. Rich Peterson

James 2:1-13
  
 

May 4
2008

Faith's Litmus Test
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 2:14-26
  
 

May 11
2008

Faith and Words
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 3:1-12
  
 

May 18
2008

Faith and Wisdom
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 3:13-18
  
 

May 25
2008

Wholly Surrendered - To God or To The World?
Pastor Dan Luebcke

James 4:1-10
  
 

June 1
2008

Words That Destroy
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 4:11-12
  
 

June 8
2008

Satisfying Dependence
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 4:13-17
  
 

June 15
2008

Self-Indulgence vs. Compassion
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 5:1-6
  
 

June 22
2008

The Church Crisis and the Second Coming
Joel Smith, Missionary

James 5:7-12
  
 

June 29
2008

Prayer-Proactive Patience
Dr. Jerry Nelson

James 5:13-20
  
 

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