Langenburg Non-Denominational Christian Church

In Isaiah chapter 1, a courtroom drama begins to unfold. The Righteous Judge describes the case against the plaintiff, the nation of Judah. What are the charges? The evidence? Can a plea deal be struck before sentence is passed?

The Book of Isaiah is one of the most fascinating books in the Bible. Writing between 700 and 800 years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah prophesied about the Messiah's birth, His Crucifixion, His return, and the glory of God's Eternal Kingdom. Pastor Bryan takes us through an Introduction to the Book of Isaiah.

Our months-long study of the Book of James concludes with James 5:13-20, "The Test of Faithful Prayer." As Christian, prayer is a fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. But are we just going through the motions, or are we really people of prayer?

Patience and suffering seem to go hand in hand. We need patience in order to get through times of suffering, and yet it is often through times of suffering that we learn patience and build up endurance. James 5:7-12 gives us encouragement and some practical wisdom for dealing with these times. Here, James provides us with the next test of genuine faith, the Test of Patience in Suffering.

James 5:1-6 presents us with the next test of genuine faith: The Test of Wealth. Do we handle wealth as good stewards of God's blessings? What warning does James provide?

We like to make grand plans, but James 4:14 reminds us that we are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. For that reason, we need to constantly be in submission to God's will in order to make our life count! In this message, Pastor Bryan walks us through the next test that James presents: The Test of Submission to God's Will (James 4:13-17).

James 4:11-12 describes part 3 of the Test of Worldliness: Slander. It seems like slander is so widespread that we don't really even notice it anymore. But what does God think about it? And what should our reaction be toward it?

Our response to the disgusting 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.

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.

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.

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 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?