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# James Avenue Church of Christ

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## Pages

- [Welcome to James Avenue!](https://jamesave.org/) - James Avenue Church of Christ: 80+ years of community service in West Nashville. Join us for faith, fellowship, and outreach. All are welcome!
- [History of James Avenue](https://jamesave.org/history-of-james-avenue/) - The James Avenue congregation came into being in 1939. Services were held in the home of Brother and Sister Pats. At that time, there were nine members – Brother and Sister Pats, Brother and Sister Leroy Marsh, Sister Pippin, Brother and Sister Raymond Thomas and Brother and Sister Carney Weaver. Shortly after that time, the
- [Location and Directions](https://jamesave.org/location-and-directions/) - We would love to have you visit us at James Avenue! Located in the heart of West Nashville, we are close to White Bridge Road/I-40 (Exit 204B), Nashville West, Bellevue, and only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville. Whether you live in the area or are just passing through, we would love to have you stop
- [About Us](https://jamesave.org/about-us/) - When we think of church, we all probably think very different things. Some people might have good thoughts about church, and others may not have a very good impression. But the very first church started right after Jesus went up to Heaven, and as Christians, we are supposed to model ourselves after that church. The
- [Weekly Meeting Times](https://jamesave.org/weekly-meeting-times/) - Weekly Meeting Times Sunday Classes – 9 AMSunday Worship – 10 AM, 6 PMWednesday Evening – 7 PM
- [Services](https://jamesave.org/services/) - LOCATION Located in the heart of West Nashville, we are close to White Bridge Road/I-40 (Exit 204B), Nashville West, Bellevue, and only 15 minutes from downtown Nashville. Whether you live in the area or are just passing through, we would love to have you stop by and worship with us. Detailed driving directions are available on our

## Sermons

- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 11.12-14.9](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-11-12-14-9/) - Hosea 11:12-14:9 (11.12/12:1) Ephraim has surrounded Me with lies; the house of Israel with deceit. But Judah still goes about with God; he remains faithful to the Holy One. 1 Ephraim continually feeds on the wind; he chases the east wind all day; he multiplies lies and violence. They make a treaty with Assyria, and
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 8.11-11.11](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-8-11-11-11/) - Hosea 8:11-11:11 8.11 Although Ephraim has built many altars for sin offerings, these have become altars for sinning. 12 I spelled out My Law for him in great detail, but they regard it as something totally foreign to them. 13 They offer up sacrificial gifts to Me and eat the meat, but YHWH does not
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 6:7-8:10](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-67-810/) - Hosea 6:7 - 8:10
- [Daniel](https://jamesave.org/sermons/daniel/)
- [Daniel: God's Prophet](https://jamesave.org/sermons/daniel-gods-prophet/) - 2 Chronicles 36:5-8 Jeremiah 9:12-16 Daniel 1:1-20 1. Importance of faithfulness Proverbs 3:3-4 - Let love and faithfulness never leave you Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents Revelation 2:10 - faithful until death, receive the crown of life 2. Trusting God's Promises 2 Peter 3:9 - Lord is not slack concerning His promises Romans
- [The Attacks of the Devil](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-attacks-of-the-devil/) - Revelation 12 – The Woman and the Dragon Revelation 12:13-17 Matthew 4:1-11 – The Temptation of Jesus 1 John 2:15-17 – Do not love the world Galatians 5:19-21 – Works of the Flesh 1 John 3:11-24 – Love for the brethren 1 Corinthians 1:10 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Matthew 5:38-42 1 Peter 5:6-11 James 4:1-8 –
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 5-6](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-5-6/) - Hosea 5 Hosea 6
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 3-4](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-3-4/)
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea 1.8-2.23](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea-1-8-2-23/) - Hosea 1:8-10 Hosea 1:11-2:2 Hosea 2:3-5a Hosea 2:5b-7 Hosea 2:8-9 Hosea 2:10-12a Hosea 2:12b-13 Hosea 2:14-15 Hosea 2:16-18 Hosea 2:19-20 Hosea 2:21-23
- [The Minor Prophets: Hosea](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-hosea/) - Hosea 1:1-5 2 Kings 9-10; 2 Kings 10:31 Romans 9:22
- [The Minor Prophets: Jonah - Part 3](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-jonah-part-3/) - Jonah 1:17 Jonah 3:1-3 Jonah 3.3 - 4:11
- [The Minor Prophets: Jonah - Part 2](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-jonah-part-2/) - Jonah 1:17 Luke 4:28-30 Jonah 2:1-9 Matthew 12:38-41
- [The Minor Prophets: Jonah](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets-jonah/) - 1 Kings 12:26-33 2 Kings 14:23-27 Jonah 1:1-3 1 Kings 10:22 Psalm 139:1-4 Philippians 3:8 1 John 4:16 Jonah 1:4-16 God will not be ignored forever. 1 John 4:16-19 Ephesians 2:10
- [An Introduction to the Minor Prophets](https://jamesave.org/sermons/an-introduction-to-the-minor-prophets/) - 1 Peter 1:10-12 2 Peter 1:16-21
- [The Church as You](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-as-you/) - Matthew 18:21-22 Galatians 5:19-23 2 Corinthians 1:5-11 The church experience you are meant to have is not a familiar one. The church experience you are meant to have is a growing one. 2 Peter 2:5-11 Hebrews 10:23-25 John 13:35
- [The Church as Community](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-as-community/) - 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 Ephesians 2:13-16 Acts 2:42-47 Is this community going to be a result of purpose, or just a result?
- [The Church as Resource](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-as-resource/) - Matthew 19:24-27 Matthew 19:28-29 Matthew 12:46-50 Acts 2:38-47 Acts 4:32-5:11 1 Corinthians 16:2 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 1 John 3:14-18 Matthew 25:31-46 John 13:35
- [The Church as an Investment](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-as-investment/) - Mark 10:1-27 Luke 19:1-10 Matthew 6:19-34 Luke 19: 11-27 What is the nature of your investment in people? John 13:35 The church is not the church's bank account. We invest in each other.
- [The Church as Christ](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-as-christ/) - John 8:57-58 Hebrews 12:18-24 John 15:1-5 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 1 Corinthians 12:27 Ephesians 1:22-23 Colossians 1:18 Hebrews 12:1-10 John 17:20-23 1 Corinthians 1:10 1 Corinthians 2:16 Philippians 2:2 Philippians 2:5
- [Proverbs: Proverbs 31](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-proverbs-31/)
- [Running On Empty](https://jamesave.org/sermons/running-on-empty/)
- [Proverbs: The Words of Agur (Chapter 30)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-the-words-of-agur-chapter-30/) - Proverbs 30
- [Proverbs: Politics](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-politics/) - Righteousness & Justice Proverbs 14:34 - Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 28:5 - The evil do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand everything. “Just the Facts, Ma’am” Proverbs 14:28 - Quantity is a quality Proverbs 21:1 - not even the highest among us
- [Proverbs: Economics](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-economics/) - Proverbs 29:13 The Dangers of Wealth Proverbs 11:26 - One's social currency can suffer through the unethical hoarding of wealth Proverbs 12:9 - Status is not as important as stability Proverbs 21:17 - Overindulgence in luxury will be economically counterproductive Proverbs 23:4-5 - Being rich is not a wise life goal, in and of itself.
- [Proverbs: Ungodliness and Damage (Part 2)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-ungodliness-and-damage-part-2/) - Destructive Stubbornness Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 14:24 Proverbs 14:29 Proverbs 29:9 Proverbs 26:9 Proverbs 17:12 Proverbs 19:3 Proverbs 15:12 Proverbs 29:8 Being a Hurtful Communicator Proverbs 18:2 Proverbs 18:13 Ethically Detached Proverbs 28:26 Proverbs 17:24 Proverbs 21:17 Listlessness Proverbs 10:5 Proverbs 19:24 Led by Appetite Proverbs 25:16 Proverbs 25:27 Proverbs 20:1 Proverbs 23:29-35 Proverbs 20:17 Proverbs
- [Proverbs: Ungodliness & Defeat (Part 1)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-ungodliness-defeat-part-1/) - Hatred Proverbs 10:18 Proverbs 26:24-25 Craving Violence Proverbs 13:2 Dishonesty Proverbs 12:22 Proverbs 11:20 Proverbs 12:5 Proverbs 22:17 Proverbs 12:20 Proverbs 17:4 Proverbs 17:11 Proverbs 22:12 Proverbs 26:28 Shameful Proverbs 13:5 Proverbs 24:9 Legally Unethical Proverbs 17:15 Proverbs 28:9 Proverbs 29:27 Kinda Doomed Proverbs 12:1 Proverbs 11:17 Proverbs 13:15 Proverbs 13:19 Proverbs 14:8 Proverbs 14:14
- [The Surviving Bible (Part 2)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-surviving-bible-2/)
- [Minor Prophets](https://jamesave.org/sermons/minor-prophets/)
- [The Surviving Bible](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-surviving-bible/) - Repeatedly Valued Rather Than Disproven Generational records; not just written way after the fact. People have appreciated the Bible's worldview. Canonized documents were written by or about people who could not have been wildly misrepresented without early rejection. The canonized prophecies are those that came true. The Last Old Testament Documents... One post-exilic history (1
- [Proverbs - Godliness](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-godliness/) - Proverbs 10:2-3 Proverbs 11:3 Proverbs 10:22 Proverbs 10:24 Proverbs 11:23 Proverbs 11:16 Proverbs 11:19 Proverbs 11:24 Proverbs 11:26 Proverbs 22:9 Proverbs 12:16 Proverbs 17:9 Proverbs 12:21 Proverbs 12:26 Proverbs 13:5 Proverbs 14:2 Proverbs 14:8 Proverbs 14:15 Proverbs 16:21 Proverbs 17:24 Proverbs 17:10 Proverbs 16:6 Proverbs 21:21
- [Relationships](https://jamesave.org/sermons/relationships/) - Personal/Social Relationships - Romans 12:9-21 brotherly love...giving preference (10) coals of fire - love your enemy (20) overcome evil with good (21) love your neighbor as yourself (9) - Romans 13:8-14 put on Christ ... no provision for the flesh Political / Civic Relationships - Romans 13:1-7 subject to governing authorities ... no authority except
- [Proverbs - The Secret to Happiness](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-the-secret-to-happiness/) - Proverbs 3:7-8 Proverbs 12:20 Proverbs 14:21 Proverbs 16:20 Proverbs 20:7 Proverbs 23:15-16 Proverbs 12:18 Proverbs 15:4 Proverbs 15:23 Proverbs 13:9 Proverbs 18:1 Proverbs 21:25-26 Proverbs 24:16-17 Proverbs 10:5 Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 13:18 Proverbs 19:26 Proverbs 25:7-8 Proverbs 29:1 2 Peter 3:9-10
- [Proverbs - Relationship Dynamics](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-relationship-dynamics/) - The Whole Household and Beyond Being a source of trouble breaks my relationships and hurts people Proverbs 11:9 Proverbs 11: 12 Proverbs 11:29 Proverbs 16:28 Proverbs 17:9 Bribes hurt households (Proverbs 15:27) Returning evil for good hurts households (Proverbs 17:13) Acting in a way that draws public shame is hurtful to a marriage (Proverbs 12:4)
- [Proverbs - Emotional Wisdom (Part 1)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-emotional-wisdom-part-1/) - Anger Temper Proverbs 12:16 Proverbs 14:17 Proverbs 14:29 Proverbs 15:17-18 Proverbs 17:9 Proverbs 19:11 Proverbs 21:14 Causes of Anger: Dishonor - Proverbs 12:16 Harshness - Proverbs 15:1 Provocation - Proverbs 27:3 Someone else's bad temper - Proverbs 22:24-25 Forcing someone into oversocializing or oversharing - Proverbs 25:17 Consequences of Anger: Proverbs 29:22 Proverbs 19:19 Jealousy
- [A Prayer for Comfort](https://jamesave.org/sermons/a-prayer-for-comfort/) - 2 Corinthians 1:3
- [The Sermon on the Mount](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-sermon-on-the-mount/) - Matthew 5:1-48 Matthew 6:1-34 Matthew 7:1-29
- [Privacy With God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/privacy-with-god/)
- [Community with God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/community-with-god/) - John 13:35 Matthew 18:15-17 Proverbs 18:1 Mark 10:28-30 Proverbs 15:31 1 Corinthians 12:14-26
- [John 3:1-21](https://jamesave.org/sermons/john-31-21/) - John 3:1-21 John 3:1-3 2 Samuel 7:16 John 3:4-6 Acts 2:29-39 John 3:7-10 Ecclesiastes 11:5 John 3:11-13 Daniel 7:13-14 John 3:14-17 Numbers 21:5-9 John 3:18 John 3:19-21 1 John 1:1-7 John 12:35-36
- [Proverbs Introduction](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-introduction/) - 1 Kings 3:8-12 Subjects of Proverbs: Emotions Relationship dynamics Godly and ungodly behaviors Economics Politics Vehicles of Proverbs: Our tongues Our bodies Nature A city and its king Matthew 12:42
- [Proverbs - Solomon's Intro (1.2-9.18)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proverbs-solomons-intro/) - Proverbs 1:2-6 Proverbs 1:7-9 First Things First! How do you get what you want? Violent gains come with violent ends (Proverbs 1:10-19) Is naivety bliss? No, it's destruction and death, in a number of ways. Be intentional not to ignore what there is to learn (Proverbs 1:20-2:22) What's God got to do with it? The
- [Prayer and Fasting](https://jamesave.org/sermons/prayer-and-fasting/) - James 4:2-4 1 John 5:14-15 Romans 8:23-28 Hebrews 12:18-25 Isaiah 58:1-12 1 Kings 18:25-39 Acts 13:2-3 Acts 14:23 Matthew 6:16-18
- [Talking to God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/talking-to-god/) - Matthew 11:25-26 Psalms 38:1-11 Psalms 119:9-16 James 5:13-18 John 17:1-15 Matthew 6:7-15 Psalms 74:5-19 1 Peter 5:7 Romans 8:23-28
- [Listening to God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/listening-to-god/)
- [The Deeds of the Flesh - Unspiritual Living in Galatians 5:19-21](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-deeds-of-the-flesh-3/)
- [The Deeds of the Flesh - Unspiritual Living in Galatians 5:19-21](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-deeds-of-the-flesh-unspiritual-living-in-galatians-519-21-2/)
- [Ephesians](https://jamesave.org/sermons/ephesians/)
- [Marks of Love for God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/marks-of-love-for-god/) - Scriptures: Marks of Love for God 1 John 4:l7-21 John 5:37-43 1 - Love for the Commandments of God 1 John 5:2-3 1 John 4:7 2 - Love for the Word of God Luke 4:4 Luke 11:27-28 Ephesians 6:17 3 - Love for the Work of God 1 Timothy 4:7-8 4 - Love for the
- [The Deeds of the Flesh - Unspiritual Living in Galatians 5:19-21](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-deeds-of-the-flesh-unspiritual-living-in-galatians-519-21/)
- [The Fruit of the Spirit: Purpose & Result](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-purpose-result/) - Spiritual Living is Possible... For the one knows he's sinful Matthew 5:3 1 John 1:6-10 Romans 7:15-24 Who's been given to us as a gift... Luke 11:13 John 7:39 Acts 2:38 Acts 5:32 Ephesians 2:19-22 Galatians 3:2 For our faith in Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 6:11 Romans 3:22 Galatians 5:22-23: But the produce of the
- [The Spirit - God in Galatians 5:22](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-spirit-god-in-galatians-522/) - John 3:8 Galatians 5:22-23 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Luke 1:30-35 Luke 4:1-2 Acts 10:38 Acts 1:2 Acts 2:4 Acts 4:8-12 Acts 20:22-23 Acts 4:31 Acts 9:31 Acts 5:32 Luke 1:13-17 Acts 13:2 Galatians 5:22-23 John 3:4-8
- [The Once and Future Hope](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-once-and-future-hope/) - Romans 1:16-17
- [Building Up The Church](https://jamesave.org/sermons/building-up-the-church/) - Scriptures: Building Up The Church Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Corinthians 12:19-23 Ephesians 4:8 Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:7 The Gift Came From The Lord Ephesians 3:7-8 Romans 12:6-8 Ephesians 4:7-11 Ephesians 4:1-6 Ephesians 3:14-16 Ephesians 4:12 Ephesians 6:10 Nehemiah 4:6 Ephesians 4:15-16 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
- [Give Him Glory](https://jamesave.org/sermons/give-him-glory/) - Scriptures: Give Him Glory We give glory to God because His identity demands it Do we understand who He is? The God and Father The Father of Glory Our Father For this reason I bow my knees before the Father We give glory to God because His actions compel it What He gives us in
- [Apologetics Stuff](https://jamesave.org/sermons/apologetics-stuff/) - Scriptures: Apologetics Stuff Genesis 1:1 Genesis 6:13 Genesis 1:1-31 Genesis 2:1-3 Exodus 20:8-11 Genesis 4:2 Genesis 6:1-22 Genesis 7:1-24 Genesis 8:1-22 Genesis 9:1-29
- [Hoping for Change](https://jamesave.org/sermons/hoping-for-change/) - Scriptures: Hoping for Change
- [The Great Commission](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-great-commission/) - Arnold Garcon is a missionary working in Haiti and many other countries around the world. To find out more about his work, visit his website at www.northhaitimission.com
- [Gospel of Matthew](https://jamesave.org/sermons/gospel-of-matthew/) - Scriptures: Gospel of Matthew
- [Amos - The Shepherd Prophet](https://jamesave.org/sermons/amos/) - Scriptures: Amos I. Judgement Against the Nations (1:1-2:16) II. Israel's Crimes and Her Condemnations (chapters 3-6) III. Five Visions (7:1-9:10) A. Locus Swarm (7:1-3) B. Fire as an element in Judgment (7:4-6) C. Plumb-line makes straight (7:7-13) D. Basket of summer fruit (8:1-14) E. Smitten sanctuary (9:1-10) IV. Promise of Bright Future (9:11-15)
- [Pride](https://jamesave.org/sermons/pride/) - Scriptures: Pride Psalms 94:4-7 Psalms 94:22-23 Psalms 107:10-15 Proverbs 3:34 Proverbs 16:16-19 Isaiah 2:12 Ezekiel 28:17 Romans 12:16 1 Corinthians 13:4 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 2 Corinthians 12:1-21 Galatians 2:13 Hebrews 10:14 James 4:6 1 Peter 5:5 2 Peter 3:17 1 John 2:16-17
- [Some Great Bible Questions](https://jamesave.org/sermons/some-great-bible-questions/) - Scriptures: Some Great Bible Questions "Where are you?" Genesis 3:9 Genesis 16:13 Hebrews 4:12-13 Numbers 32:23 Matthew 10:26 "Am I my brother's keeper?" Genesis 4:9 Romans 14:7 Romans 14:21 Romans 15:1 Galatians 6:1 "If a man dies, shall he live again?" Job 14:14 John 5:28-29 1 Corinthians 15:22 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 "For what profit is
- [Fathers](https://jamesave.org/sermons/fathers/) - Scriptures: Fathers Patience to nurture our children Ephesians 6:4 Romans 10:19 Deuteronomy 33:21 James 1:20 1 Corinthians 13:11 Preparing our children for eternity Genesis 47:17 Ephesians 6:4 Ephesians 5:29 Colossians 3:21 1 Timothy 5:8 Genesis 18:19 Proverbs 29:15 Ephesians 4:20-32 Pursuing God's plan Ephesians 6:4 2 Timothy 3:15-16 1 Corinthians 10:11 Psalms 119:97-104 Psalms 119:105-112
- [Our Example](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-exampleron/) - Scriptures: Our Example 1 Peter 2:21-25 Exodus 23:2 Proverbs 1:10-19 Hebrews 4:15 1 Peter 2:22 Hebrews 4:15-16 Hebrews 2:14-15 1 Peter 1:22 Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 4:10 1 John 1:7-10 1 Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 19:2 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 1 Peter 2:20-24 Matthew 5:38-48 1 Peter 2:24
- [Paul's Sermon from Mars Hill](https://jamesave.org/sermons/pauls-sermon-from-mars-hill/) - Scriptures: Paul's Sermon from Mars Hill Acts 17:19-31
- [A Living Sacrifice](https://jamesave.org/sermons/a-living-sacrifice/) - Romans 12:1-2 We are to be a living sacrifice to God Romans 6:13 Leviticus 9:1 Leviticus 9:13 We are to be a holy sacrifice to God 1 Corinthians 6 We are to be an acceptable sacrifice to God Lesson Questions 1. What two individuals are out to get us? 2. What Old Testament book devoted
- [Let Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/let-us/) - Scriptures: Let Us Hebrews 10:19-25 1. Who is "the way"? 2. What High Priest "sat down?" 3. Was Baal "near" his people? 4. Why did Saul not get an answer? 5. How do we enter the "holy place?" 6. What do we find at God's throne? 7. What did the Hebrews need (10:36)? 8. What
- [For What Is Your Life?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/for-what-is-your-life/) - Scriptures: For What Is Your Life Life is a gift Genesis 2:7 Ecclesiastes 12:1 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Matthew 5:16 Revelation 20:12 Life is a preparation Amos 4:12 2 Corinthians 5:10 John 14:6-7 Philippians 1:21 Life is a period of building Matthew 7:24-27 1 Corinthians 3:10 Life is a conflict or war Matthew 6:24 Matthew 26:41 1
- [The Threefold Nature of the Gospel](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-threefold-nature-of-the-gospel/) - Scriptures: The Threefold Nature of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 I. The Gospel Deals with Three Divine Persons GOD the Father Jesus the Son Holy Spirit 1 Peter 1:25 John 3:16 1 Peter 4:17-18 Romans 5:6-8 Matthew 11:5 Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 2 Corinthians 4:5 Luke 4:18-19 John 14:26 John 16:13 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
- [The Minor Prophets](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-minor-prophets/) - Habakkuk 1:1-17 Habakkuk 2:1-20 Habakkuk 3
- [Death, Burial & Resurrection](https://jamesave.org/sermons/death-burial-resurrection/) - Scriptures: Death, Burial, & Resurrection Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 Romans 3:21-23 Leviticus 1:4 Leviticus 17:11 Romans 6:6 Galatians 2:20 Galatians 5:24 Galatians 6:14 Romans 6:6-7 Matthew 27:57-61 Deuteronomy 21:22-23 John 19:31-35 Matthew 27:64 Isaiah 53:9-10 Romans 6:3-5 Matthew 28:6 Mark 16:6 Luke 24:6 John 20:9 Romans 4:25 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Romans 6:12-13 Colossians 2:12
- [The Resurrection: Does It Still Matter?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-resurrection-does-it-still-matter/) - Without a doubt, the two most extreme claims that Christianity makes are the virgin conception of Jesus and the bodily resurrection of Jesus. Photo finish or jump ball as to which one is most extreme. Christians have two issues regarding the resurrection. First did it actually happen. Second, Does it matter today in 2025? If
- [Strive](https://jamesave.org/sermons/strive/) - Scriptures: Are There Few Who Are Saved? Luke 13:22-28 Matthew 7:13-14 How to Strive? Our daily choices reveal the path we walk: Time/Attention Effort Money Are you walking intentionally?
- [Is This The Place?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/is-this-the-place-2/) - Scriptures: Is This The Place? Is this the place that Jesus purchased with His own blood? Matthew 26:36-46 Matthew 16:18 Acts 2:47 Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 20:28 Is this the place that the lost can find Jesus? Matthew 18:20 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 Is this the place where we truly bear one another's burdens? Galatians 6:2 1
- [Freedom in Christ](https://jamesave.org/sermons/freedom-in-christ/) - Scriptures: Freedom in Christ John 8:31-36 Freedom in Christ does not mean we are free from death Hebrews 9:27 Matthew 25:46 John 14:2 Freedom in Christ does not mean we are free from temptation Matthew 4:7 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 James 1:12 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 John 3:16-17 Romans 5:8 Matthew 1:21 Freedom in Christ means
- [God Has Not Forgotten Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-has-not-forgotten-us/) - Scriptures: God Has Not Forgotten Us 1 Peter 1:3-9 Psalms 46:1 1 Peter 5:7 Psalms 119:105 John 16:33 We are more than conquerors in Him and through Him Romans 8:37 Matthew 16:24-26 Colossians 3:17 Acts 2:47 Nothing, but nothing, can separate us from Him 1 Peter 5:8 James 4:4 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Romans 8:35-39 Jesus
- [Rags to Riches in Christ](https://jamesave.org/sermons/rags-to-riches-in-christ/)
- [Christ is Risen - Thank You Father](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christ-is-risen-thank-you-father/)
- [How Beautiful Heaven Must Be](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-beautiful-heaven-must-be/)
- [How Will You Be Found?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-will-you-be-found/)
- [Christianity At Work](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christianity-at-work/)
- [How Should A Christian Really Live?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-should-a-christian-really-live/)
- [True Godly Freedom](https://jamesave.org/sermons/true-godly-freedom/)
- [I Never Want To Go Back](https://jamesave.org/sermons/i-never-want-to-go-back/)
- [God, Our Awesome Father](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-our-awesome-father/)
- [Follow God - Not Man](https://jamesave.org/sermons/follow-god-not-man/)
- [The Christian Is Different](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-is-different/)
- [A Clean Heart](https://jamesave.org/sermons/a-clean-heart/)
- [Walking With God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/walking-with-god/)
- [The Nuts and Bolts of Christian Living](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-christian-living/)
- [There Is No Comparison](https://jamesave.org/sermons/there-is-no-comparison/)
- [Are You Ready To Live A Better Life?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-ready-to-live-a-better-life/)
- [Be a Blessing To Others](https://jamesave.org/sermons/be-a-blessing-to-others/)
- [Are You After God's Heart?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-after-gods-heart/)
- [Blessed - But Are You Satisfied?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/blessed-but-are-you-satisfied/)
- [Have You Answered the Master's Call?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/have-you-answered-the-masters-call/)
- [Will You Be Ready When Christ Comes Again?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/will-you-be-ready-when-christ-comes-again/)
- [Let Us All Be Reminded](https://jamesave.org/sermons/let-us-all-be-reminded/)
- [Yes, I Need To Forgive Myself](https://jamesave.org/sermons/yes-i-need-to-forgive-myself/)
- [Being More Like Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/being-more-like-jesus/)
- [How to Stand in the Righteousness of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-to-stand-in-the-righteousness-of-god/)
- [Sin Is Not A Toy](https://jamesave.org/sermons/sin-is-not-a-toy/)
- [Our Great Salvation](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-great-salvation/)
- [Why Then Do We Keep On Sinning?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/why-then-do-we-keep-on-sinning/)
- [Loyalty To The Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/loyalty-to-the-lord/)
- [Christ Is Risen - Mission Accomplished](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christ-is-risen-mission-accomplished/)
- [God Never Said That Life Was Fair](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-never-said-that-life-was-fair/)
- [When We Look At The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/when-we-look-at-the-cross/)
- [Our Awesome God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-awesome-god/)
- [Keeping Our Thoughts In Order](https://jamesave.org/sermons/keeping-our-thoughts-in-order/)
- [Anchor Yourselves In God’s Word](https://jamesave.org/sermons/anchor-yourselves-in-gods-word/)
- [Who Are You Following?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/who-are-you-following/)
- [When Life Brings Us Down](https://jamesave.org/sermons/when-life-brings-us-down/)
- [God is Looking For You](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-is-looking-for-you/)
- [Do you Need A Wake-up Call?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/do-you-need-a-wake-up-call/)
- [We're Marching To Zion](https://jamesave.org/sermons/were-marching-to-zion/)
- [Happy Father's Day: Are You Worthy of That Title?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/happy-fathers-day-are-you-worthy-of-that-title/)
- [Control The Tongue - But It Ain't Easy](https://jamesave.org/sermons/control-the-tongue-but-it-aint-easy/)
- [Hope for a Positive Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/hope-for-a-positive-life/)
- [Don't Run From The Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-run-from-the-lord/)
- [Let's Walk With The Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/lets-walk-with-the-lord/)
- [God's Moral Compass](https://jamesave.org/sermons/gods-moral-compass/)
- [If It Wasn't For The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/if-it-wasnt-for-the-cross/)
- [Thankfully, Christ is There](https://jamesave.org/sermons/thankfully-christ-is-there/)
- [On the Outside Looking In - On The Inside Looking Out](https://jamesave.org/sermons/on-the-outside-looking-in-on-the-inside-looking-out/)
- [Lord, Give Our Minds A Bath](https://jamesave.org/sermons/lord-give-our-minds-a-bath/)
- [Sin is a Liar - Don't Listen to Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/sin-is-a-liar-dont-listen-to-sin/)
- [I Am Tired of Being Robbed](https://jamesave.org/sermons/i-am-tired-of-being-robbed/)
- [The Cross Has Something to Say](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-cross-has-something-to-say/)
- [Our Choices Have Consequences Whether Good or Bad](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-choices-have-consequences-whether-good-or-bad/)
- [Christ Does Not Change and Has Not Changed](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christ-does-not-change-and-has-not-changed/)
- [Precious is the Fellowship](https://jamesave.org/sermons/precious-is-the-fellowship/)
- [Keep Our Focus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/keep-our-focus/)
- [Lord, I Love You, But...](https://jamesave.org/sermons/lord-i-love-you-but/)
- [Seeking After Him](https://jamesave.org/sermons/seeking-after-him/)
- [Standing On His Promises](https://jamesave.org/sermons/standing-on-his-promises/)
- [A Godly Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/a-godly-life/)
- [There is Work to be Done](https://jamesave.org/sermons/there-is-work-to-be-done/)
- [Focus on the Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/focus-on-the-lord/)
- [There is a Path to Personal Peace](https://jamesave.org/sermons/there-is-a-path-to-personal-peace/)
- [Live Righteously...Jesus is Resurrected](https://jamesave.org/sermons/live-righteously-jesus-is-resurrected/)
- [Pray Without Ceasing](https://jamesave.org/sermons/pray-without-ceasing/) - Prayer is one of the many blessings of being a Christian.
- [Making The Right Choices - Heaven or Hell?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/making-the-right-choices-heaven-or-hell/) - Our choice to make is between God and Satan. Which will you choose?
- [Expectations of the Lord's Church](https://jamesave.org/sermons/expectations-of-the-lords-church/)
- [Oh Yes, Jesus is Coming Back](https://jamesave.org/sermons/oh-yes-jesus-is-coming-back/)
- [We, Like Christ, Should Always Be Doing Good](https://jamesave.org/sermons/we-like-christ-should-always-be-doing-good/)
- [Your Life as an Example](https://jamesave.org/sermons/your-life-as-an-example/)
- [Why Jesus Left Heaven To Come Here](https://jamesave.org/sermons/why-jesus-left-heaven-to-come-here/) - Jesus came to this earth to save us.
- [This World is Not My Home](https://jamesave.org/sermons/this-world-is-not-my-home/)
- [Sin Destroys Everything (If We Let It)](https://jamesave.org/sermons/sin-destroys-everything-if-we-let-it/)
- [How Do I Live Righteously In An Unrighteous World?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-do-i-live-righteously-in-an-unrighteous-world/)
- [Make Up Your Mind](https://jamesave.org/sermons/make-up-your-mind/)
- [What Would You Do?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-would-you-do/)
- [After God's Heart](https://jamesave.org/sermons/after-gods-heart/)
- [Where He Leads I'll Follow](https://jamesave.org/sermons/where-he-leads-ill-follow/)
- [Evidence of Our Love for God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/evidence-of-our-love-for-god/)
- [God Sees It All - God Sees Everything](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-sees-it-all-god-sees-everything/)
- [Are You Ready](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-ready/)
- [All Christians Need to be Reminded](https://jamesave.org/sermons/all-christians-need-to-be-reminded/)
- [Don't Be Foolish About Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-be-foolish-about-sin/)
- [Don't Wait Too Long](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-wait-too-long/)
- [Life Can Be Tough](https://jamesave.org/sermons/life-can-be-tough/)
- [Being Thankful for the Father](https://jamesave.org/sermons/being-thankful-for-the-father/)
- [You Ought to Get to Know God's Word](https://jamesave.org/sermons/you-ought-to-get-to-know-gods-word/)
- [What Manner of Persons Ought We to Be](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-manner-of-persons-ought-we-to-be/)
- [What God Expects From You and Me](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-god-expects-from-you-and-me/)
- [Don't Dare to Give Up](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-dare-to-give-up/)
- [Maintaining Good Thoughts](https://jamesave.org/sermons/maintaining-good-thoughts/)
- [Following God and Not Mankind](https://jamesave.org/sermons/following-god-and-not-mankind/)
- [God is Always With Us and For Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-is-always-with-us-and-for-us/)
- [If We Leave Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/if-we-leave-jesus/)
- [God is Looking for a Few Good People](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-is-looking-for-a-few-good-people/)
- [Is There Proof, Is There Evidence of Your Salvation](https://jamesave.org/sermons/is-there-proof-is-there-evidence-of-your-salvation/)
- [Heaven Is My Choice](https://jamesave.org/sermons/heaven-is-my-choice/)
- [Times Can Be Tough](https://jamesave.org/sermons/times-can-be-tough/)
- [Storms in Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/storms-in-life/)
- [What Makes A Christian Different From Others?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-makes-a-christian-different-from-others/)
- [Godly Habits for a Godly Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/godly-habits-for-a-godly-life/)
- [Merry Christmas From God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/merry-christmas-from-god/)
- [Tell Me About Christianity](https://jamesave.org/sermons/tell-me-about-christianity/) - Preacher: Jerry Ladd Sr | Luke 10:25-37 2 Timothy 3:12 1 Peter 4:16 Hebrews 11:6 Revelation 2:10 Colossians 3:17 Matthew 5:16 James 1:19-25 James 2:14-26 Hebrews 9:27 2 Corinthians 5:10 Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 7:1-2 Ephesians 2:1-9 John 3:16-17 Romans 5:8 1 John 4:9 Mark 16:15-16 Romans 12:1-2 John 14:2-3 Matthew 25:30
- [Be The Best Christian That You Can Be](https://jamesave.org/sermons/be-the-best-christian-that-you-can-be/)
- [You Are Not A Failure, I Am Not A Failure](https://jamesave.org/sermons/you-are-not-a-failure-i-am-not-a-failure/) - Bible Text: Acts 2:22-24 | Preacher: Jerry Ladd Sr | Matthew 26:31-35 Matthew 26:69-75 Matthew 14:22-31 John 18:5-11 Acts 2:41 1 Peter 5:1 Acts 2:22-24 Acts 2:38 Acts 10:34-35 Acts 10:48 Acts 3:6-8 Romans 6:23 Luke 22:61 Romans 3:23 John 3:16 Romans 5:8 Philippians 3:13-14
- [I Am The Way](https://jamesave.org/sermons/i-am-the-way/)
- [Are You Keeping Your Fire Burning For The Lord?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-keeping-your-fire-burning-for-the-lord/)
- [Why Would You?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/why-would-you/)
- [Are You Listening To Jesus or the Coronavirus?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-listening-to-jesus-or-the-coronavirus/)
- [The Gospel's Way To Holy Living](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-gospels-way-to-holy-living/)
- [Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled](https://jamesave.org/sermons/let-not-your-hearts-be-troubled/)
- [Suffering Does Exist](https://jamesave.org/sermons/suffering-does-exist/)
- [Do You Have Your Heart Right With God?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/do-you-have-your-heart-right-with-god/)
- [Is This The Place?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/is-this-the-place/)
- [What Does Church Membership Mean?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-does-church-membership-mean/)
- [Looking At The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/looking-at-the-cross/)
- [Will You Be Ready?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/will-you-be-ready/)
- [Why Many Keep Sinning](https://jamesave.org/sermons/why-many-keep-sinning/)
- [The Christian And Problems](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-and-problems/)
- [Jesus, The Most Awesome Person](https://jamesave.org/sermons/jesus-the-most-awesome-person/)
- [God Watches, Chooses, Provides, and Guides](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-watches-chooses-provides-and-guides/)
- [Don't Play With Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-play-with-sin/)
- [The Christian At Work](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-at-work/)
- [Don't Dare Forget](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-dare-forget/)
- [Our Awesome God Is Always The Same](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-awesome-god-is-always-the-same/)
- [Is Your Life Godly?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/is-your-life-godly/)
- [Christ Is Risen](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christ-is-risen/)
- [Don't Leave Christ On The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-leave-christ-on-the-cross/)
- [Judgement Day is Coming](https://jamesave.org/sermons/judgement-day-is-coming/)
- [Developing the Right Habits](https://jamesave.org/sermons/developing-the-right-habits/)
- [The Christian Attitude](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-attitude/)
- [Dealing With Anxiety The Biblical Way](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dealing-with-anxiety-the-biblical-way/)
- [Preparing For Satan's Attacks](https://jamesave.org/sermons/preparing-for-satans-attacks/)
- [Keeping The Fire And Zeal For The Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/keeping-the-fire-and-zeal-for-the-lord/)
- [If I Were The Devil](https://jamesave.org/sermons/if-i-were-the-devil/)
- [Walking In The Light](https://jamesave.org/sermons/walking-in-the-light/)
- [For The Love of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/for-the-love-of-god/)
- [No Room For Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/no-room-for-jesus/)
- [Don't Make the Wrong Choices](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-make-the-wrong-choices/)
- [Jesus Shows Us the Way!](https://jamesave.org/sermons/jesus-shows-us-the-way/) - Scriptures: Jesus Shows Us the Way 1 Peter 5:8 Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus shows us the way out of the devastation of sin Psalms 23:1-6 Isaiah 59:1-2 Matthew 25:46 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 Psalms 145:20 Ephesians 1:7 Acts 20:28 John 3:16-17 Romans 5:8 Matthew 1:21 Jesus shows us the way out of this fallen and condemned world
- [Hey, Are You Listening to God?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/hey-are-you-listening-to-god/) - Scriptures: Hey, Are You Listening to God? 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 Why do so many people not listen to God? Many people don't listen to God because they can't hear Him James 1:19 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Luke 9:23 Matthew 6:33 Many people don't listen to God because they have a rebellious spirit John 14:6 When Jesus
- [What God Can Do](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-god-can-do/) - Scriptures: What Can God Do 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Philippians 3:4-6 Leviticus 24:16 Acts 26:9-11 Acts 8:4 Acts 9:1, 2 Acts 22:5 Acts 26:11 Luke 18:32 Acts 22:4, 7 1 Corinthians 15:9 Ephesians 3:8 Luke 18:11, 12 Luke 19:10 John 10:10 Ephesians2:8, 9 Titus 3:5 1 Timothy 1:14 Acts 9:26 Acts 9:21 Acts 9:15
- [Touch Me God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/touch-me-god/) - Scriptures: Touch Me God Luke 8:49-55 Romans 12:1-21 T - The touch of God transforms us Galatians 2:20 O - The touch of God orders us 1 Peter 2:21 John 4:24 U - The touch of God unifies us 1 John 1:7 Psalms 133:1 2 Corinthians 13:11 C - The touch of God makes us
- [God is Looking for His Children](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-is-looking-for-his-children/) - Scriptures: God is Looking for His Children 2 Peter 3:9 Luke 13:3 Luke 13:15 John 14:2-3 God is looking for His children that are lost John 3:16-17 Romans 5:8 Matthew 1:21-23 Romans 6:23 Revelation 2:10 James 4:8 God is looking for His children to worship Him John 14:15 John 15:14 Hebrews 10:25 John 4:24 Psalms
- [If We Leave Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/if-we-leave-jesus-2/) - Scriptures: If We Leave Jesus Philippians 3:13-14 2 Peter 2:20-22 If we leave Jesus, we go back into bondage Isaiah 59:1-2 Romans 6:23 John 8:34 If we leave Jesus, we look lightly upon the sacrifice for our sins John 3:16-17 If we leave Jesus, we are throwing away our hope Hebrews 9:27 Revelation 2:10 Hebrews
- [Hear Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/hear-jesus/) - When we hear Jesus, we are hearing the voice of authority, the voice of instruction, the voice of a shepherd, the voice of a friend, and the voice of a savior.
- [It's All About Christianity](https://jamesave.org/sermons/its-all-about-christianity/) - Christianity is about being doers of God's Word, preparing for judgement, and not about being a workaholic in the church.
- [Let Me Remind You](https://jamesave.org/sermons/let-me-remind-you/) - John 4:24 Ecclesiastes 3:9-14 Psalms 100:1-5 Psalms 95:6-7 Exodus 20:1-6 Joshua 24:14-15 John 12:25-26 Luke 14:33 1 John 1:7 Acts 2:47 Matthew 16:18 Ephesians 2:13 Hebrews 13:1 2 Corinthians 5:10 Matthew 25:46
- [Baptism Does Also Now Save Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/baptism-does-also-now-save-us/) - Scriptures: Baptism Does Also Now Save Us John 3:1-7 Romans 6:3-5 Mark 16:15-16 Acts 2:38 Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 9:1-9 Acts 22:6-16 1 Peter 3:21 Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15-16
- [Yes, We Can Stand on the Promises of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/yes-we-can-stand-on-the-promises-of-god/) - Scriptures: Yes, We Can Stand on the Promises of God Matthew 6:33 God promises us strength when we are weak and weeping 1 Peter 5:6-7 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 41:13 Isaiah 43:2 Psalms 34:17-19 Philippians 4:13 God promises us strength when we are fighting against sin Ephesians 6:10-18 2 Peter 3:14-18 Hebrews 4:12-16 Psalms 119:9-11 God
- [Away in a Manger](https://jamesave.org/sermons/away-in-a-manger/) - Scriptures: Away in a Manger Luke 2:1-20 As we look in the manger we see the Savior of the world 2 Corinthians 9:15 John 3:16-17 Isaiah 7:14 As we look in the manger we see the Prince of Peace Ephesians 6:11 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 53:1-12 As we look in the manger we see the Master
- [Go to Church](https://jamesave.org/sermons/go-to-church/) - Scriptures: Go to Church When you go to church, you can expect to worship God in sprit and in truth Ephesians 5:19 Galatians 1:6-10 Jeremiah 29:12 Psalms 17:6 1 Corinthians 16:2 Acts 20:7 Luke 14:23 When you go to church, you can expect great fellowship with one another 1 John 1:7 Acts 2:47 Galatians 5:13
- [Learning to Listen to God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/learning-to-listen-to-god/) - Scriptures: Learning to Listen to God Hebrews 1:1-2 Psalms 85:8-9 Psalms 119:105 John 10:27-28 Many fail to listen to God because they do not have a relationship with Him John 17:1-3 Luke 9:23 Matthew 6:33 1 John 2:15-17 Ephesians 4:17-32 We identify the voice of God by reading His Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 If we
- [There's Room at the Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/theres-room-at-the-cross/)
- [Getting to Know God and His Word](https://jamesave.org/sermons/getting-to-know-god-and-his-word/) - Scriptures: Getting to Know God and His Word 1 Peter 3:15 Hosea 4:6 John 8:32 John 17:17 Knowing God's Word helps us to be faithfully obedient Psalms 119:7-8 Revelation 3:14-16 Knowing God's Word can cleanse us Psalms 119:9 2 Timothy 3:14-16 Knowing God's Word keeps us from the intentional practice of sin Psalms 119:11 Romans
- [Make No Mistake, Satan is Your Enemy](https://jamesave.org/sermons/make-no-mistake-satan-is-your-enemy/) - Scriptures: Make No Mistake, Satan is Your Enemy James 4:4-8 1 Peter 5:8 Lies of Satan: he wants us to believe there is no God Psalms 14:1 John 3:16-17 Romans 5:8 Matthew 1:21 1 Peter 5:7 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 6:23 Lies of Satan: he loves to sow discord among the church. Proverbs 6:16-19 Romans
- [America's Only Hope](https://jamesave.org/sermons/americas-only-hope/) - Scriptures: America's Only Hope 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 Matthew 5:16 Luke 6:31 Proverbs 14:34 Revelation 3:13-16 Luke 9:23 John 8:31 We need to humble ourselves because we've become too proud Jeremiah 10:23 Proverbs 16:18-20 James 1:17 John 15:4-6 Proverbs 11:2 Luke 18:9-14 We need to get back to being a praying nation Romans 5:8 Matthew 16:18
- [From Stress to Strength, From Pouting to Shouting: Restoring Our Joy](https://jamesave.org/sermons/from-stress-to-strength-from-pouting-to-shouting-restoring-our-joy/) - Some people have lost their joy because they lost their focus on God and His righteousness, because of their disobedience, and because of their regret and fear.
- [Delight Yourselves in the Scriptures](https://jamesave.org/sermons/delight-yourselves-in-the-scriptures/) - We should delight ourselves in the scriptures because it prepares us for our service to the Lord, it gives us strength as we face adversity, and it guides us to living better lives.
- [There is More to Life than What is Visible](https://jamesave.org/sermons/there-is-more-to-life-than-what-is-visible/) - The rich man was foolish because he was only concerned about material things, temporal instead of eternal things, and because he put himself before God.
- [Power in the Blood of Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/power-in-the-blood-of-jesus/) - The blood of Christ is precious and powerful because of its cleansing power and its sanctifying power.
- [Trust in the Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/trust-in-the-lord/) - When we trust in the Lord, we must trust with our whole heart, do good, and trust Him forever.
- [He Is My Everything](https://jamesave.org/sermons/he-is-my-everything/) - Jesus is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, my light, my strength, my shield, my song, and my salvation.
- [It's Time to Get Back to the Basics](https://jamesave.org/sermons/its-time-to-get-back-to-the-basics/) - Let's get back to the basics of God's Word, worship, and honoring and living according to the will of God.
- [After God's Own Heart](https://jamesave.org/sermons/after-gods-own-heart/) - A heart of worship grows from a sense of belonging to God, as we follow God's instruction and leadership, and as we live a confident life in Christ.
- [You Can Know That You Are Saved](https://jamesave.org/sermons/you-can-know-that-you-are-saved/) - You can know that you are saved by your obedience and submission to Jesus, by walking as He walked, and by your possession of the Holy Spirit.
- [Love According to the Bible](https://jamesave.org/sermons/love-according-to-the-bible/)
- [The Christian Race](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-race/) - To be in the Christian race, we must know and understand the Christian race has a beginning, has rules, and has a reward.
- [Don't Leave Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-leave-jesus/) - When you leave Jesus, you go back into the bondage of sin, you forfeit your salvation, and you create a stumbling block for others.
- [The Voice of Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-voice-of-jesus-2/)
- [The Christian Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-life/) - To live the Christian life, you must know how to become a Christian, be pure, serve, and receive the blessings of being a Christian.
- [We Matter to God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/we-matter-to-god/)
- [Building Our Lives on the Lord Jesus Christ](https://jamesave.org/sermons/building-our-lives-on-the-lord-jesus-christ/) - We must build our lives on the teaching and application of God's Word, by spending time in prayer, and by being engaged with the Lord's church.
- [The Right Kind of Heart](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-right-kind-of-heart/)
- [Some Causes for Christian Failure](https://jamesave.org/sermons/some-causes-for-christian-failure/)
- [You Will Not Win at the Game of Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/you-will-not-win-at-the-game-of-sin/)
- [Reach, Teach, Preach](https://jamesave.org/sermons/reach-teach-preach/) - God needs people who can and will work for Him, that will practice what they preach and teach, and who know how and will learn how to work with Him.
- [Power from God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/power-from-god/) - We receive power from God when we have faith in Him and His word, place our dependency on Him, and are obedient children of Him.
- [Keep Going](https://jamesave.org/sermons/keep-going/)
- [Prayer: A Great Blessing](https://jamesave.org/sermons/prayer-a-great-blessing/) - Prayer strengthens, refocuses, and reminds us
- [Where Are You?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/where-are-you/)
- [The Saving Power of the Blood of Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-saving-power-of-the-blood-of-jesus/) - Sin deceives, disappoints, depresses, is demonic, and destructive. But the blood of Jesus redeems, reconciles, justifies, and sanctifies.
- [We Can Know The Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/we-can-know-the-lord/) - We can know the Lord through His love for us, our love for Him, and His great works.
- [Discipleship is Not Free](https://jamesave.org/sermons/discipleship-is-not-free/) - A true disciple of God cannot love anything more than God, your own life more than God, and must be willing to give up everything for God.
- [Proof of Our Love for God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/proof-of-our-love-for-god/) - We can show our love for God by letting our light shine, being a new creation, and by living a righteous life.
- [Christ is Risen - Thank You, Father](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christ-is-risen-thank-you-father-2/) - Christ came to reveal His Father, establish His church, and show how to love and forgive.
- [Since This World is Not My Home](https://jamesave.org/sermons/since-this-world-is-not-my-home/)
- [Our Thankfulness for the Lord - Thankful for Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-thankfulness-for-the-lord-thankful-for-jesus/) - Be thankful for the Lord's love for us, the gifts and comfort God gives us, and that we are saved and added to the church.
- [We Are Not Fully Independent](https://jamesave.org/sermons/we-are-not-fully-independent/) - As Christians, we are not independent, but we are dependent on God for peace during times of trouble, for victory over our temptations, and for eternal life.
- [Why Do So Many Folks Continue in Sin?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/why-do-so-many-folks-continue-in-sin/)
- [God and His People](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-and-his-people/) - God is carefully watching over His people, chooses the best path for His people, provides for His people, and guides His people.
- [Don't Downplay Sin, It's Deadly](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-downplay-sin-its-deadly/)
- [Being a Christian Means so Much](https://jamesave.org/sermons/being-a-christian-means-so-much/) - Being a Christian means we know God is our Creator, our Lord and Savior, the Bible is my guide to salvation, the church is my fellowship, that Christian living is a way of life, and that I have a mission regarding the souls of others.
- [God and His Blessings](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-and-his-blessings/)
- [Have You Set Your House in Order?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/have-you-set-your-house-in-order/)
- [What Happened When Jesus Died on the Cross?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-happened-when-jesus-died-on-the-cross/)
- [The Gift of Salvation](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-gift-of-salvation/)
- [The Gift of Jesus - The Gift of Life](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-gift-of-jesus-the-gift-of-life/)
- [Our Faithful God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-faithful-god/)
- [Are Your Struggles a Burden or a Bridge](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-your-struggles-a-burden-or-a-bridge/)
- [Don't Tempt Me - But If You Do, I'm Ready](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-tempt-me-but-if-you-do-im-ready/)
- [Do You Care About Your Soul?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/do-you-care-about-your-soul/)
- [Don't Settle For Failure](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-settle-for-failure/)
- [Jesus, The Center Of Our Lives](https://jamesave.org/sermons/jesus-the-center-of-our-lives/)
- [Be Sure To Answer God's Call](https://jamesave.org/sermons/be-sure-to-answer-gods-call/)
- [Yes, We Can And Do See Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/yes-we-can-and-do-see-jesus/)
- [Jesus is the Only Way](https://jamesave.org/sermons/jesus-is-the-only-way/)
- [Don't Do It - Don't Miss Heaven!](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-do-it-dont-miss-heaven/)
- [Difficult Times](https://jamesave.org/sermons/difficult-times/)
- [Are You Running From God?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-running-from-god/)
- [Respecting God's Word](https://jamesave.org/sermons/respecting-gods-word/)
- [The Christian Race or the Rat Race](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-christian-race-or-the-rat-race/)
- [Living a Life of Righteousness](https://jamesave.org/sermons/living-a-life-of-righteousness/)
- [Impurity, Not A Christian Virtue](https://jamesave.org/sermons/impurity-not-a-christian-virtue/)
- [How Do I Forgive Myself?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/how-do-i-forgive-myself/)
- [Seriously Caring About Your Soul](https://jamesave.org/sermons/seriously-caring-about-your-soul/)
- [Habakkuk](https://jamesave.org/sermons/habakkuk/)
- [David: A Man After God's Own Heart](https://jamesave.org/sermons/david-a-man-after-gods-own-heart/)
- [The Right Choices](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-right-choices/)
- [It May Be 2023, But Sin Is Still Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/it-may-be-2023-but-sin-is-still-sin/)
- [It's Christmas Time](https://jamesave.org/sermons/its-christmas-time/)
- [Are You Walking With God?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-walking-with-god/)
- [Let's Go To Church](https://jamesave.org/sermons/lets-go-to-church/)
- [Let Us Be Reminded](https://jamesave.org/sermons/let-us-be-reminded/)
- [Will You Answer God's Call?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/will-you-answer-gods-call/)
- [Standing Up For Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/standing-up-for-jesus/)
- [Being A Blessing](https://jamesave.org/sermons/being-a-blessing/)
- [More Like Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/more-like-jesus/)
- [Godly Friendship](https://jamesave.org/sermons/godly-friendship/)
- [The Way Out is Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-way-out-is-jesus/)
- [Are You Drifting Away From God?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-drifting-away-from-god/)
- [Listen To The Voice Of Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/listen-to-the-voice-of-jesus/)
- [The Story That Never Grows Old](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-story-that-never-grows-old/)
- [Living A Life That Counts](https://jamesave.org/sermons/living-a-life-that-counts/)
- [What About Our Sacrifice?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-about-our-sacrifice/)
- [It's Dangerous To Be Unforgiving](https://jamesave.org/sermons/its-dangerous-to-be-unforgiving/)
- [Don't Be a Reluctant Servant](https://jamesave.org/sermons/dont-be-a-reluctant-servant/)
- [What Is A Godly Life?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/what-is-a-godly-life/)
- [Jesus is the Way](https://jamesave.org/sermons/jesus-is-the-way/)
- [So Thankful for the Lord](https://jamesave.org/sermons/so-thankful-for-the-lord/)
- [The Church Belongs To Christ](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-church-belongs-to-christ/)
- [The War Within Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-war-within-us/)
- [A Few Of God's Promises](https://jamesave.org/sermons/a-few-of-gods-promises/)
- [Are You Ready? Are You Prepared?](https://jamesave.org/sermons/are-you-ready-are-you-prepared/)
- [Things Learned From Noah](https://jamesave.org/sermons/things-learned-from-noah/)
- [Lessons Learned From The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/lessons-learned-from-the-cross/)
- [Beware of Drifting Away](https://jamesave.org/sermons/beware-of-drifting-away/)
- [Foolishness of Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/foolishness-of-sin/)
- [The Faithfulness of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-faithfulness-of-god/)
- [Fear God and Keep His Commandments](https://jamesave.org/sermons/fear-god-and-keep-his-commandments/)
- [Had It Not Been For The Cross](https://jamesave.org/sermons/had-it-not-been-for-the-cross/)
- [Christians Can Grow Through Suffering](https://jamesave.org/sermons/christians-can-grow-through-suffering/)
- [Walking With God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/walking-with-god-2/)
- [The Awesome Touch of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-awesome-touch-of-god/)
- [Seeking God's Direction](https://jamesave.org/sermons/seeking-gods-direction/)
- [Satan And His Devices](https://jamesave.org/sermons/satan-and-his-devices/)
- [Remember and Don't Forget](https://jamesave.org/sermons/remember-and-dont-forget/)
- [This World Is Not My Home](https://jamesave.org/sermons/this-world-is-not-my-home-2/)
- [Keeping God in the Center of our Lives](https://jamesave.org/sermons/keeping-god-in-the-center-of-our-lives/)
- [The Powerful Word of God](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-powerful-word-of-god/)
- [Restoring Our Joy](https://jamesave.org/sermons/restoring-our-joy/)
- [Be Not Like The Church at Laodicea](https://jamesave.org/sermons/be-not-like-the-church-at-laodicea/)
- [God is Present and Among Us](https://jamesave.org/sermons/god-is-present-and-among-us/)
- [Winning Life's Battles](https://jamesave.org/sermons/winning-lifes-battles/)
- [Our Compromising Nation](https://jamesave.org/sermons/our-compromising-nation/)
- [Precious is the Fellowship](https://jamesave.org/sermons/precious-is-the-fellowship-2/)
- [The Certainty of the Judgment](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-certainty-of-the-judgment/)
- [We Cannot Win at the Game of Sin](https://jamesave.org/sermons/we-cannot-win-at-the-game-of-sin/)
- [No Room In The Inn](https://jamesave.org/sermons/no-room-in-the-inn/)
- [No, God Has Not Forgotten You](https://jamesave.org/sermons/no-god-has-not-forgotten-you/)
- [The Voice of Jesus](https://jamesave.org/sermons/the-voice-of-jesus/)
- [Seeking God's Guidance](https://jamesave.org/sermons/seeking-god/)

## Preachers

- [Jerry Ladd Sr](https://jamesave.org/preacher/jerry-ladd-sr/) - Jerry T. Ladd Sr. married his childhood sweetheart, Paula, on November 21, 1980. They have one son, Jerry T. Ladd Jr., and three grandchildren, Jerry Ladd III, Wesley Ladd, and Kylie Ladd. Jerry Sr. is a graduate of the Nashville School of Preaching (April 9, 1993) and The Middle Tennessee School of Preaching (April 2, 2010) where he received degrees in Evangelism and Biblical Studies. Jerry has preached previously at the Waycross congregation in White House, Tennessee, while attending school. After graduation in 1993, Jerry preached for the Fosterville Church of Christ for 3 years and the Gilroy Church of Christ for 3 1/2 years. Jerry then went to preach at the College Grove Church of Christ for 14 years before coming to work with James Avenue. Jerry also works for S.C.I. Corporation, which operates funeral homes in Nashville and surrounding counties. He enjoys Alabama football and peanut butter cookies. His famous saying is: “When all else fails, let’s go eat!”. Jerry and his wife, Paula, son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren are all very excited about serving the Lord at James Avenue Church of Christ.
- [Jerry Ladd Jr](https://jamesave.org/preacher/jerry-ladd-jr/) - Jerry Ladd, Jr. was born and raised in the Nashville area. Jerry became the youth minister at James Ave in March 2015. He has previously worked with the youth at College Grove Church of Christ from 2000-2014, and Gilroy Church of Christ from 1997-2000. Jerry is supported in his ministry by his wife Amy, and two sons Jerry and Wesley, and daughter Kylie.
- [Larry Cochran](https://jamesave.org/preacher/larry-cochran/)
- [Jerry Maxwell](https://jamesave.org/preacher/jerry-maxwell/)
- [Harvey Jones](https://jamesave.org/preacher/harvey-jones/)
- [Ron Harper](https://jamesave.org/preacher/ron-harper/)
- [Derek Bullington](https://jamesave.org/preacher/derek-bullington/)
- [Steve Cordle](https://jamesave.org/preacher/steve-cordle/)
- [Rob Donaldson](https://jamesave.org/preacher/rob-donaldson/)
- [Scott Huff](https://jamesave.org/preacher/scott-huff/)
- [Arnold Garcon](https://jamesave.org/preacher/arnold-garcon/)

## Series

- [Spiritual Living](https://jamesave.org/series/spiritual-living/)
- [Proverbs](https://jamesave.org/series/proverbs/)
- [The Church as Christ](https://jamesave.org/series/the-church-as-christ/)
- [The Nature of the Church](https://jamesave.org/series/the-nature-of-the-church/)
- [The Minor Prophets](https://jamesave.org/series/the-minor-prophets/)

## Topics

- [death](https://jamesave.org/topics/death/)
- [burial](https://jamesave.org/topics/burial/)
- [resurrection](https://jamesave.org/topics/resurrection/)
- [Minor Prophets](https://jamesave.org/topics/minor-prophets/)
- [Jonah](https://jamesave.org/topics/jonah/)
- [Hosea](https://jamesave.org/topics/hosea/)
- [Daniel](https://jamesave.org/topics/daniel/)

## Bible books

- [Amos](https://jamesave.org/book/amos/)
- [Matthew](https://jamesave.org/book/matthew/)
- [Hosea](https://jamesave.org/book/hosea/)
- [Daniel](https://jamesave.org/book/daniel/)