WELCOME TO NOCBC

Working together to extend God’s kingdom (Isaiah 54:2).

July 31, 2022

Welcome

We’re glad you’re here!

40th Anniversary Commemoration

Please contact Br. David

if you have not

picked up one.

Sunday Morning

Small Group

• When: Every Sunday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Where: Enter from parking lot, first classroom on right
• What: Bible Study, Discussion, Snacks
• Why: Grow in Christ, Build Friendships

Friday Night Fellowship

• Time: 6:45–8:30 p.m.
• Where: Gym
• What: Food, Games, Devotional
• Why: Relationship with God and others, introduce friends to Jesus

Worship through giving

Prayer

SERMON

‘Wise’ Is a Verb

James 3:13–18

‘Wise’ Is a Verb

Wisdom from God demands actions of righteous living that result in peace.

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‘Wise’ Is a Verb

Wisdom from God demands actions of righteous living that result in peace.

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1. True wisdom is transformational (v 13)

James 3:13–18

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

‘Wise’ Is a Verb

Wisdom from God demands actions of righteous living that result in peace.

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1. True wisdom is transformational (v 13)
2. Worldly wisdom creates catastrophe (vv 14–16)

James 3:13–18

14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

‘Wise’ Is a Verb

Wisdom from God demands actions of righteous living that result in peace.

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1. True wisdom is transformational (v 13)
2. Worldly wisdom creates catastrophe (vv 14–16)
3. Heavenly wisdom radiates righteousness (vv 17–18)

James 3:13–18

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

‘Wise’ Is a Verb

Wisdom from God demands actions of righteous living that result in peace.

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1. True wisdom is transformational (v 13)
2. Worldly wisdom creates catastrophe (vv 14–16)
3. Heavenly wisdom radiates righteousness (vv 17–18)

Closing Prayer

Share your faith!

English Fellowship Cleaning Day Today!

• Set up tables for fellowship lunch
• Clean up gymnasium after lunch