2026 THEME: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian
Title: Straight Talk
Scripture: James 5:1-12
I. WARNING TO THE WICKED WEALTHY
Some important items to note:
1. He is speaking about the wealthy (outside the church).
• See Mt. 6:19-20
2. The problem is not wealth, it is (greed).
• Wealth is a (gift from God). The problem
II. WORDS TO THE WEARY WAITER
Practical advice from verses 7-12:
1. (Be patient and endure). (7-8)
2. (Don’t grumble) about each other. (9-11)
• Grumble means “to groan within oneself” or “to sigh”
3. (Don’t swear). (12)
• To swear means “to grasp something sacred firmly, for the purpose of
supporting what you’re saying or doing.”
A brief recap:
1. The problem is not wealth, it is greed.
2. Be patient and endure.
3. Don’t grumble about each other.
4. Don’t swear.
Next week: 2026 Theme: Still the ONE!
SERIES THEME: The “Perfect” Christian
Series: You Have the Power!
Scripture: James 5:13-20
