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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 10: The Mature Christian Life
We’ve journeyed through James, learning about tests, faith, wisdom, the tongue, judgment, riches, and more. Now, James concludes by painting a picture of what a mature Christian life really looks like (James 5:7–20). Patience in the Lord James compares maturity to a farmer waiting for fruit (James 5:7–8). Growth, transformation, and answered prayers often take…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 9: Is Entitled Being Rich in the Lord?
We are continuing our series in the book of James, Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up. Today’s message comes from James 5:1–6 and is titled “Is Entitled Being Rich in the Lord?” Wealth and the Heart James rebukes the rich, not simply because of their possessions, but because their wealth became their god. Jesus said…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 8: Judging and Boasting
We are continuing our sermon series in the book of James, Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up. If you’ve missed any of the previous messages, you can catch up in our library at ZeltmanMinistries.org. In this study, we turn to James 4:11–17 where James warns against judging others and boasting about tomorrow. These two sins…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 7: Humility Over Pride
We’ve walked through James together—learning about trials, resisting temptation, taming the tongue, and seeking wisdom from above. Now in Part 7, James brings us to the heart of many of our struggles: pride versus humility. The Root of Conflict James 4 begins with a piercing question: “What causes quarrels and conflicts among you?” The answer?…
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Christian, It’s Time To Grow Up – Part 6: Wisdom
In our journey through the Book of James, we’ve learned about enduring trials, resisting temptation, avoiding favoritism, living out our faith with action, and taming the tongue. In Part 6, James now turns our attention to wisdom—where it comes from, how to recognize it, and why it matters. James begins with a challenge: “Who among…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 5: Taming the Tongue
“If God formed His opinion of you based solely on your words… would He be pleased?” In Part 5 of our James series, we turn a spiritual magnifying glass on one of the smallest, yet most dangerous parts of the human body—the tongue. James 3 challenges us with convicting truth: “The tongue is a fire,…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 4: Faith That Works
Faith That Works –James 2:14–26 It’s easy to say we have faith—but James asks a hard question: “Can that kind of faith save you?” In Part 4 of our “Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up” series, we dive into what real, mature faith looks like—and how it always produces action. James doesn’t deny that we’re…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – Part 3: Christianity and Favoritism
A Study in the Book of James – James 2:1–13By Pastor Bill Zeltman In this third installment of our study in James, we’re hitting a topic that makes many of us squirm: favoritism. James 2:1–13 boldly calls out how we treat others—especially when we show preference to the wealthy, well-dressed, or powerful, while ignoring or…
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Christian, It’s Time To Grow Up – A Study in James Part 2
Introduction:In a world filled with distractions, temptation, and shallow faith, God is calling His people to spiritual maturity. In Part 2 of our study in the Book of James, we’re digging deeper into what it truly means to grow up as a Christian. Spoiler: It’s not about knowing more, it’s about living what we already…
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Christian, It’s Time to Grow Up – A Study in James (Part 1)
Are you growing in your faith—or just growing older? In James 1:1–12, we’re challenged to move beyond spiritual immaturity and begin living with the maturity that reflects Christ’s work in us. As believers, we rejoice in the gift of salvation and the hope of heaven—but God is also calling us to grow, mature, and reflect His…