Langenburg Non-Denominational Christian Church

James 4:7-10 offers 10 commands that simplify our attempt to draw near to God. During those times when God seems distant, it's often because we are not hitting on all of these cylinders.

James 4 presents with a new test of our faith: the test of worldliness. Verses 1-6 describe three types of conflict that mark this test: conflict with others; conflict with self; and conflict with God.

With Canada Day just this past week, let's consider how we can pray for our nation from a Biblical perspective.

Throughout history, kings and philosophers have sought to obtain (and dispense) wisdom. But unless wisdom is grounded in the correct source, it usually ends up being foolishness.

In James 3:1-12, James presents us with the next test of faith: the test of the tongue. How can something so small cause so much damage?

Over the last couple of weeks, we've worked through the Test of Works as laid out by James. We've looked at "dead" faith, as well as the difference between "saving" faith and "serving" faith. In this video, Pastor Bryan concludes the Test of Works with James' take on "living" faith, as demonstrated by Abraham and Rahab.

Pastor Bryan continues the conversation about "faith without works is dead," with a focus on saving faith versus serving faith.

A reflection on Canada's MAID program. Kevin Korzenowski

James says that "Faith without works is dead!" Does that mean that we require works in order to be saved? Then what about "Grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone?" Which is it? Pastor Bryan breaks it down for us.

In this passage, James strongly speaks out against preferential treatment in the church. We'll unpack this section as the fourth test that James provides to measure our faith by.

Last week, we began looking at the third test that James issues for us to measure our faith: the Test of the Word. We learned that we first need to have a proper "reception" to the Word. But that isn't enough. We must also have a proper "response" to the Word. Part 2 of 2

The third test that James uses to measure our faith is how we respond to God's Word. Do we listen to it carefully? Do we obey it? Or do we try to add our own twist to it in order to get it to say what we want it to say? Part 1 of 2.

Temptation is another test that James uses to test our faith. How do we handle temptation? Where does it come from? Whose fault is it when we give in to temptation? Whose fault is it that we are tempted?

The Test of Trials is the first test that James identifies for testing the genuineness of our faith. How can we have joy when we are going through trials?

Kevin Korzenowski brings a relevant and timely message.

The Book of James has been called the "Proverbs of the New Testament." But with a heavy emphasis on works and righteousness, it has also been criticized as if it stands in opposition to Paul's writings about faith and grace. But does it really oppose Paul? Or does it complement Paul by testing the authenticity of the faith we claim to have? In other words, do we "walk the walk," or do we just "talk the talk"? Join us for an introduction to the Book of James.

He is Risen!

This Good Friday, consider the words from Isaiah from this perspective: It Should Have Been Me!

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. We recognize that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowds received Him waving palm branches and shouting, "Hosanna!" It's a most joyous occasion merely days before a most horrific occasion. But what is the significance of Palm Sunday? Do we find references to it in ancient prophecies?

We continue our journey to the Cross with two more important words of the faith that we hear a lot, but maybe don't really know what they mean: Reconciliation and Justification. What does it mean for God and sinners to be reconciled? How are we justified through Christ? Why does any of this matter?

As we continue our journey to the Cross, we encounter many big words used in Christianity. One of those words is a banking term. How does banking apply to Easter??? And according to 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jesus became sin, and we became His righteousness! What does that even mean??? So many questions... but there are answers! In this sermon, Pastor Bryan preaches a message called, "Words of the Faith: Imputation (God Credits Our Account)."

Throughout the Scriptures, and in many sermons, we encounter some big words that we struggle over. But it's important to understand what these words mean in order to hold tight to the basics of our faith. As we approach Easter, we'll be breaking down some of these words that apply directly to Christ's work on the cross. This Sunday, Pastor Bryan brings the message: "Words of the Faith: Propitiation." Come and learn what it means for God's wrath to be satisfied.

In the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, the question of Cain's wife came up. Without a reasonable answer, this question has been used to debunk Christianity for decades. After all, if Adam and Eve were the ancestors of the human race, and their son Cain went to another land and found a wife, then who was she? Where did she come from?

As Jonah chapter 3 ended last week, the city of Nineveh repented and turned to God. In chapter 4, Jonah returns home to Israel all happy and heroic... right??? Well... see how a worm steals the show in our message called, "So Mad I Could Die!" In this message, we conclude our series on the Book of Jonah.

Have you ever felt that you were so far away from God that you'd never find your way back? I'm pretty sure Jonah felt that way when he was inside a fish for three days. But even then, God heard his prayer and Jonah was redeemed and given another chance to go preach to Nineveh.