James // Pastor Gene Pensiero: Recent Episodes
Calvary Hanford
Verse by verse studies through books of the Bible with Pastor Gene Pensiero of Calvary Hanford. In this series titled, "Wiseguy" we learn about the wisdom of God and His extravagant love for His people.
James instructs those who are severely sick to call upon the church elders to anoint them with oil (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James uses the farmer as one example of patient waiting for the coming of the Lord (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James describes believers in the church as though they were prodigals living at home (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
Do you have a zeal for the Lord that is heavenly and good, or one that is earthly and bad? (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
To emphasize his point that your tongue can cause incredible harm, James says “it is set on fire by Hell” (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
If you say that you have saving faith, James says, “Show me” by helping your destitute brother or sister, rather than sending them away hungry (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James denounces the partiality being shown to wealthy visitors wearing fine clothing and gold rings (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James encourages us to overcome temptation because we are the first-fruits of the harvest who go forward with the Gospel (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James calls us double-minded if we ask God for wisdom then doubt that He will give it to us (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James tells us that we should cultivate joy when trials befall us (Pastor Gene Pensiero)
James introduces himself to his audience as a bond servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (Pastor Gene Pensiero)