Living Stones Church - South Bend

“It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith that justifies is not alone.” - John Calvin James 1:1-2 - James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Proverbs 17:3 – NLT – Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Sermon Point #1 – Trials 1) Recognize what’s really going on James 1:2-3 - Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. Sermon Point #2 – Trials 2) Cooperate with God’s growth process James 1:4 - Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Romans 5:3-4 - Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character;