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In this message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that our money and possessions are tools to help expand God's kingdom. You must be careful that your possessions do not possess you. Text: James 5:1-6; Psalm 146:9; and 2 Corinthians 8:9

In this message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that in life we are all hitched to something. Our posture in an unstable world is to trust our unchanging God. Text: James 4:13-17; Acts 18:21; and 1 Corinthians 4:19

In this message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that God forbids speech that runs down another person created in His image. Humility does not allow sins of speech against others. Text: James 3:5-10, 4:11-12; Leviticus 19:16; Psalm 19:14, 50:16-20; and 1 Peter 2:1-2

In this latest message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that you cannot resist the devil until you first submit to God. A byproduct of unrepentant sin is to go through the motions spiritually. Text: Job 38:4-7, 12-13; Deuteronomy 32:3-4; James 4:4, 7-10; and Isaiah 1:11-16

In this message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that you cannot be a friend of the world and a friend of God simultaneously. Dating the world while married to Jesus brings brokenness, not life. Text: James 4:1-6

In this ninth message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks helps us see that authentic wisdom always begins with God. Texts: James 1:5, 3:13-18; and Proverbs 9:10, 3:5-6.

In this eighth message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that our personal influence occurs through personal speech than in any other way. Words spoken outwardly reflect the condition of one's heart inwardly. Texts: James 1:26, 3:1-12; Proverbs 18:21; Luke 6:43-46; Ecclesiastes 10:12; 1 Peter 3:10; Psalm 141:3 and Ephesians 4:29

In this seventh message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that good works are an outward evidence of an inner saving faith. Works are not done separately from faith to gain salvation; works flow naturally from faith because of salvation. Texts: James 2:14-26 and Acts 20:21

In this sixth message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks helps us see that the Gospel levels the ground on which all of us stand. Texts: James 2:1-13

In this fifth message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that sin inhibits our appetite for God's word and truth. Texts: James 1:19-27

In this fourth message from our series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks reminds us that every temptation is a lure to find fulfillment somewhere other than Jesus. Texts: James 1:13-18; and Matthew 3:17, 4:1-10

In this third message from our new series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, Pastor Brooks will help us see that though trials in life cannot be avoided we should never give up. Your status is determined spiritually, not materially. Texts: James 1:1, 9-12; Acts 8:1, 11:19, and Matthew 22:35-37

In this second message of Pastor Brooks' new series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James, we will focus on wisdom. We are reminded that when we ask God for wisdom we must trust Him and His guidance. Texts: James 1:5-8; Proverbs 3:13, 4:5-9, and 9:10

Welcome to the first message of Pastor Brooks' new series, Wholehearted: A Message Series From the Book of James. In this message we are introduced to James, the half-brother of Jesus, and are reminded that though every trial is a test we are not victims. Texts: James 1:1-4 and John 7:2-5

This Easter seems very different as we find ourselves in a season of social distancing and change. Though many are facing hardship this Easter, Pastor Brooks reminds us that hardship not only refines our priorities, but it also makes eternity seem closer. We will explore Jesus' interaction with the two thieves who were crucified alongside him as we seek to answer life's big questions. Text: Luke 23: 32-43

In this message beginning our Easter celebration this year, Pastor Brooks helps us see the deeper significance of Palm Sunday and the triumphal entry of Christ. Easter may look different this year while we are social distancing, but Christ remains the same! Text: John 12:12-15

In this latest sermon from our series, Nuts & Bolts, Pastor Brooks takes a look at the story in John 9 of the blind beggar whom had his site restored by Jesus. We are reminded that we are surrounded by people in pain and the remedy for that pain is a relationship with Jesus. Texts: John 9: 1-3, 6-11, 15-22, and 26-33

In this latest sermon from our series, Nuts & Bolts, Pastor Brooks helps us see that every life has a story, every story is significant, and every life story tells something about Jesus. What's your story? Post your 15 Second Testimony on your favorite social media platform with #FBCIMyStory. Texts: Acts 25: 24-26 and Acts 26: 4-5, 9-20

In this timely message, Pastor Brooks responds to the current COVID-19 pandemic by exploring the Biblical response to the coronavirus. We are reminded that God is fully in control and that followers of Christ cannot lose. Texts: Romans 8:18-39; John 16:33; and 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

In this latest sermon from our series, Nuts & Bolts, Pastor Brooks helps us see that all of us view life through a specific lens. Seeing through a Biblical, Christ-centered lens, is part of the nuts and bolts of an effective Christian life. Texts: John 6:38; John 17:4; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:18; Hebrews 13:4; Romans 14:13; and Ephesians 4:17-24