https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/167182/ A Bible study for our Sunday evening service, examining the first writing of the New Testament, the Epistle of James. Religion & Spirituality Calvary Baptist Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/167182.1725348437.jpg https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/167182/ en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:56 +0000 30 Jon Cardwell no A Bible study for our Sunday evening service, examining the first writing of the New Testament, the Epistle of James. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/42123190376798 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/42123190376798 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:30:07 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/411231825122750 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/411231825122750 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:26:29 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/327232129585415 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/327232129585415 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:29:47 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3212365161288 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3212365161288 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:16 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/31323224213351 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/31323224213351 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:32:37 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3323211833672 I. PREVIOUSLY A. Faith's Test, 1:2-4 B. Faith's Wisdom, 1:5-8 C. Faith's Humility, 1:9-11 D. Faith's Victory, 1:12-16 E. Faith's Blessing, 1:16-18 F. Faith's Activity, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 - 3. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 G. Faith's Impartiality, 2:1-13 H. Faith's Productivity, 2:14-26 I. Faith's Depravity, 3:1-12 II. PRESENTLY A. Faith's Spirituality, 3:13-18 1. Jas 1:17; John 8:23 v13, Matt 5:5; 11:29; 21:5 (Zech 9:9) v14, Acts 8:18-23; Eph 4:31 v15, 1 Jn 2:16 v16, Acts 8:18-23 (strife, KJV = selfish ambition, ESV) v17, Matt 5:3-12 v18, Matt 5:9 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3323211833672 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:27:39 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/214232011396544 I. PREVIOUSLY A. Faith's Test, 1:2-4 B. Faith's Wisdom, 1:5-8 C. Faith's Humility, 1:9-11 D. Faith's Victory, 1:12-16 E. Faith's Blessing, 1:16-18 F. Faith's Activity, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 - 3. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 G. Faith's Impartiality, 2:1-13 H. Faith's Productivity, 2:14-26 II. PRESENTLY A. Faith's Depravity, 3:1-12 - 1. Matt 15:17-20 v1, Matt 5:19; Luke 12:48 vv2-4, Rom 3:23; Ecc 7:20 v5, Rom 3:13-14 v6, Prov 16:27; 26:18-22 vv7-8, Isa 6:5 vv9-12, Jas 1:8; Psa 12:2 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/214232011396544 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:30:11 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2223214012713 1/29/23 I. Previously A. Faith's Test, 1:2-4 B. Faith's Wisdom, 1:5-8 C. Faith's Humility, 1:9-11 D. Faith's Victory, 1:12-16 E. Faith's Blessing, 1:16-18 F. Faith's Activity, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 - 3. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 G. Faith's Impartiality, 2:1-13 - 1. Matt 5:17-20 II. Presently A. Faith's Productivity - 1. Matt 23:1-3 v14, Mark 2:1-12 vv15-16, 1 John 3:18 vv17-18, Matt 15:7-9 v19, Matt 8:28-29 vv20-22, Heb 11:17-19 (Gen 22:1-19) v23a, Gen 15:6 v23b, 2 Chr 20:7 (see also John 15:13-15) vv24-25, Heb 11:31 (Josh 2:1-22; 6:17) v26, Eph 2:8-10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2223214012713 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:17 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1272321471049 1/22/23 I. Previously A. Faith's Test, 1:2-4 B. Faith's Wisdom, 1:5-8 C. Faith's Humility, 1:9-11 D. Faith's Victory, 1:12-16 E. Faith's Blessing, 1:16-18 F. Faith's Activity, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 - 3. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 G. Faith's Impartiality, 2:1-13 - 1. Matt 5:17-20 II. Presently A. Faith's Productivity - 1. Matt 23:1-3 v14, Mark 2:1-12 vv15-16, 1 John 3:18 vv17-18, Matt 15:7-9 v19, Matt 8:28-29 vv20-22, Heb 11:17-19 (Gen 22:1-19) v23a, Gen 15:6 v23b, 2 Chr 20:7 (see also John 15:13-15) vv24-25, Heb 11:31 (Josh 2:1-22; 6:17) v26, Eph 2:8-10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1272321471049 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:37 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1122319335950 I. Previously A. Faith's Test, 1:2-4 B. Faith's Wisdom, 1:5-8 C. Faith's Humility, 1:9-11 D. Faith's Victory, 1:12-16 E. Faith's Blessing, 1:16-18 F. Faith's Activity, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 - 3. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 II. Presently A. Faith's Impartiality, 2:1-13 - 1. outward appearances can be deceiving, vv1-7 --- 1 Sam 16:7 (see also 1 Sam 16:6-12) --- EVERYTHING about Christ's life - 2. orderly lives thru the royal law (grace & mercy), vv8-13 --- Rom 15:2; Phil 2:4 --- Luke 19:10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1122319335950 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:31 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1221222031131895 I. PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, 1:2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, 1:5-8 C. Boast & Humility of Faith, 1:9-11 - Faith's Test by Salvation's Status D. Victory of Faith, 1:12-16 - Faith's Test through a Sovereign Savior E. Blessing of Faith, 1:16-18 - Faith's Trust in a Sovereign Savior F. Active Faith, 1:19-27 - 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 - 2. Heeding Christ, vv22-25 II. PRACTICAL ACTIVITY BY FAITH IN CHRIST A. Honoring Christ, vv26-27 1. religion in speech (v26) and deed (v27) - a. "Jesus Movement" 1960s-1970s - b. GTY quote: Cameron Buettel 2. If anyone thinks he is religious, v26a a. θρησκὸς (thrās-KOS) - ceremonial or ceremonious worship - Gill quote - Mic 6:7-8; Matt 23:23 3. and does not bridle his tongue, v26b a. γλῶσσαν (GLŌs-san) tongue b. μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν (mē chal-in-ag-ōg-ŌN) not bridle c. Gill quote d. Jas 1:19 4. but deceives his heart, v26c a. ἀπατῶν (ap-at-ŌN) deceives b. καρδίαν (kar-DEE-an) heart c. deceive, ἀπατάω, used in Eph 5:6; 1 Tim 2:14 5. this person's religion is worthless, v26d a. μάταιος (MAT-a-yōs); KJV, vain b. Prov 14:12; 16:25; 1 Cor 3:18; John 3:30 6. Religion that is pure before God the Father is this, v27a a. θρησκεία καθαρὰ (thrās-KĪ-a kath-ar-A) "religion pure" or "religion clean" b. Psa 51:10; Matt 5:8 7. to visit orphans… in their affliction, v27b a. ὀρφανοὺς (or-fan-OOS) parentless, comfortless b. θλίψει (THLIP-sī) affliction c. Psa 82:3; John 14:18 8. and widows in their affliction, v27c a. χήρας (CHER-as) widow b. Psa 68:5; 1 Tim 5:3-16 9. and to keep oneself unstained from the world, v27d a. ἄσπιλον (AS-pee-lon) unstained, unblemished, unspotted b. 2 Pet 3:14; Jude 1:23; Phil 4:8 (w/ Jas 1:26c) https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1221222031131895 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:32:11 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/113022224141532 PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, Jas 1:2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, Jas 1:5-8 C. Boast & Humility of Faith, Jas 1:9-11 - Faith's Test by Salvation's Status D. Victory of Faith, Jas 1:12-16 - Faith's Test through a Sovereign Savior E. Blessing of Faith, Jas 1:16-18 - Faith's Trust in a Sovereign Savior F. Active Faith, Jas 1:19-27 1. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 PRACTICAL ACTIVITY BY FAITH IN CHRIST 1. But be doers of the word, v22a a. Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου - lit. "but keep becoming poets [of the] Word" (see) - Matt 7:21-25; Rom 2:13b; Eph 2:10 2. and not hearers only, v22b a. μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταὶ b. John 6:66; Rom 2:13 3. deceiving yourselves, v22c a. παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς b. Prov 14:12; Luke 11:27-28 4. looks intently, v23 a. κατανοοῦντι; KJV, beholdeth b. Luke 20:23, perceived c. 2 Cor 3:18 5. at once forgets what he is like, v24 a. εὐθέως ἐπελάθετο ὁποῖος ἦν b. 2 Pet 1:9 6. looks into the perfect law of liberty, v25a a. παρακύψας εἰς νόμον τέλειον τὸν τῆς ἐλευθερίας 7. and perseveres, v25b a. παραμείνας b. remain, continue, abide c. v21, implanted word or engrafted word d. Psa 119:11; John 15:1-5 8. will be blessed in his doing, v25c a. μακάριος ἐν τῇ ποιήσει αὐτοῦ ἔσται b. v12, crown of life d. Deut 5:29; Psa 1:1-2; Luke 6:47-49 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/113022224141532 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:51 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1124222024315772 I. PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, vv2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, vv5-8 C. Boast & Humility of Faith, vv9-11 - Faith's Test by Salvation's Status D. Victory of Faith, vv12-16 - Faith's Test through a Sovereign Savior E. Blessing of Faith, vv16-18 - Faith's Trust in a Sovereign Savior II. PRACTICAL ACTIVITY BY FAITH IN CHRIST A. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 1. know this, v19a (wherefore, KJV) - Gk. ὥστε - a. all of v19 because Christ is sovereign God (vv16-18) 2. be quick to hear, v19b - a. Gk. ταχὺς εἰς τὸ ἀκοῦσαι - b. Deut 6:4; Ecc 5:1; Matt 7:24-27; Luke 11:28 3. slow to speak, v19c - a. Gk. βραδὺς εἰς τὸ λαλῆσαι - b. Deut 6:5-9; Ecc 5:2; Matt 12:36; Jas 1:13; 3:1-2 4. slow to anger, v19d - a. Gk. βραδὺς εἰς ὀργήν - b. hasty anger is opposite of faithful patience, Jas 1:2 - c. hasty anger is fruit of unbelief, Ecc 7:9 5. for the anger of man… v20 - a. Gk. ὀργὴ γὰρ ἀνδρὸς - b. hasty anger is uncharacteristic of Christ, Ex 34:6-7 - c. hasty anger produces fret & ultimately kindles evil, Psa 37:8 6. put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness… v21a - a. lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness - b. all filthiness, Gk. πᾶσαν ῥυπαρίαν (PA-san ru-par-EE-an) - c. rampant wickedness, περισσείαν κακίας (per-is-SĀ-an ka-KEE-as) --- i. Col 3:8-9 7. receive with meekness the implanted word… v21b - a. the remedy for filthiness and rampant wickedness - b. in humility, be quick to hear the "rooted Word" (see vv17, 19b) --- i. Col 3:10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1124222024315772 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:30:39 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1118222030175695 I. PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, vv2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, vv5-8 C. Boast & Humility of Faith, vv9-11 - Faith's Test by Salvation's Status D. Victory of Faith, vv12-16 - Faith's Test through a Sovereign Savior E. Blessing of Faith, vv16-18 - Faith's Trust in a Sovereign Savior II. PRACTICAL ACTIVITY BY FAITH IN CHRIST A. Hearing Christ, vv19-21 1. know this, v19a (wherefore, KJV) - Gk. ὥστε - a. all of v19 because Christ is sovereign God (vv16-18) --- i. do we gripe or complain? --- ii. does our faith falter, fail, or become fickle at times? 2. be quick to hear, v19b - a. Gk. ταχὺς εἰς τὸ ἀκοῦσαι - b. Deut 6:4; Ecc 5:1; Matt 7:24-27; Luke 11:28 --- i. do we "listen" to Christ by reading His word daily? -- ii. desire to hear Christ from His Word to exalt Him by His Word? 3. slow to speak, v19c - a. Gk. βραδὺς εἰς τὸ λαλῆσαι - b. Deut 6:5-9; Ecc 5:2; Matt 12:36; Jas 1:13; 3:1-2 --- i. do we judge God unreasonably? Gen 3:12 --- ii. do we speak to others or of others unseasonably? Gen 3:12 4. slow to anger, v19d - a. Gk. βραδὺς εἰς ὀργήν - b. hasty anger is opposite of faithful patience, Jas 1:2 - c. hasty anger is fruit of unbelief, Ecc 7:9 5. for the anger of man… v20 - a. Gk. ὀργὴ γὰρ ἀνδρὸς - b. hasty anger is uncharacteristic of Christ, Ex 34:6-7 - c. hasty anger produces fret & ultimately kindles evil, Psa 37:8 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1118222030175695 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:33:01 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11822351277337 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/11822351277337 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:26:42 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1142235146323 PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, vv2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, vv5-8 C. Boast & Humility of Faith, vv9-11 PRACTICAL VICTORY BY FAITH IN CHRIST A. Blessed Trials, v12 1. trials for growth (vv2-4) 2. trials for glory, v12 – crowns incorruptible, 1 Cor 9:25 - a. crown of life, Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10 - b. crown of rejoicing, 1 Thess 2:19 - c. crown of righteousness, 1 Tim 4:8 - d. crown of glory, 1 Pet 5:4 - e. crown of ministry, Phil 4:1 - f. crown of thorns, Matt 27:29; Mk 15:17; Jn 19:2 - g. crowns of gold & casting, Rev 4:4, 10 3. truth concerning crowns - a. recognition by Christ, Matt 25:21 - b. reality of reward (why we cast crowns) 1 Cor 4:7; John 15:5 B. Basics of Temptation, vv13-15 1. temptation & God, v13 - a. God tempts no man (Satan, however, does) - b. God cannot be tempted --- i. John MacArthur: "God by His holy nature has no capacity for evil, or vulnerability to it." --- ii. Jesus: peccability or impeccability? 2. temptation's formation, vv14-15 - a. dragged away (lured, drawn away), v14a - b. deluded or beguiled (enticed), v14b - c. conceived, v15a - d. birth, v15b - e. death, v15a C. Bridge, v16 D. Building Ourselves Up in Our Most Holy Faith 1. responsible unto casting of crowns & not casting of blame,v12 2. remembering the blessing is for our benefit, not God's , v13 3. recognizing the weakness of our flesh apart from the grace of God in Jesus Christ, vv14-15 4. reflecting upon the consequence of sin is always death, v15 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1142235146323 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:41:40 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/916222041512700 I. PREVIOUS LESSONS A. Testing of Faith, Jas 1:2-4 B. Wisdom from Faith, Jas 1:5-8 II. PRECIOUS BOAST & HUMILITY A. Faith's Test by Salvation's Status, Jas 1:9-11 - 1. the lowly brother, v9 --- a. exalted unto rejoicing (having been saved), 2 Cor 8:9 --- b. exalted unto rejoicing (familiar with trials), Psa 23:4 --- c. exalted unto rejoicing (as help for others), Psa 84:6 - 2. the rich [brother], v10a --- a. humbled unto rejoicing (being saved; also delivered from pride), Matt 19:16-26; 1 Cor 1:26 --- b. humbled unto rejoicing (to be like Christ in trials), 2 Cor 8:9 --- c. humbled unto rejoicing (equality of "classes"), Gal 3:28 --- d. humbled unto rejoicing (being weaned from world), Col 3:2 - 3. the rich [brother] like a flower of grass… v10-b11 --- a. humbled unto rejoicing (possessing eternal treasures), Matt 6:19-24 B. Faith's Test through a Sovereign Savior, Jas 1:12-18 [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/916222041512700 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:02 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9222146567772 I. PROVERBS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT A. Wisdom from God, ch. 1 - 1. our way, vv5-8 B. Works as Evidence of Saving Faith, ch. 2 - 1. our walk, vv14-26 C. Words as a Sign of Christian Maturity, ch. 3 - 1. our talk, vv2-12 D. War as the Real Struggle in Mortal Flesh, ch. 4 - 1. our fight, vv1-4 E. Waiting for the Lord by Waiting upon the Lord, ch. 5 - 1. our worship, vv7-8 II. PEN OR PENCIL REQUIRED A. Faith is a STRONG or unshakable BELEIF in something, esp. without proof or evidence. (British Dictionary) B. Faith is an UNQUESTIONING belief that does not REQUIRE proof or evidence. (American Dictionary) C. Biblical, saving faith is a GRACE of God (Eph 2:8), in other words, it is a GIFT from God (Eph 2:9), and it is a FRUIT of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22); it contains TRUST in what God has said (Acts 27:25), BELIEVES in God and in Jesus Christ (John 14:1), is accompanied by the grace of REPENTANCE (Mark 1:15), as well as many other graces. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9222146567772 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:35:07 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/82522202357005 I. PROVERBS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT A. Wisdom from God, ch. 1 1. our way, vv5-8 B. Works as Evidence of Saving Faith, ch. 2 1. our walk, vv14-26 C. Words as a Sign of Christian Maturity, ch. 3 1. our talk, vv2-12 D. War as the Real Struggle in Mortal Flesh, ch. 4 1. our fight, vv1-4 E. Waiting for the Lord by Waiting upon the Lord, ch. 5 1. our worship, vv7-8 II. PEN OR PENCIL REQUIRED A. Faith is a st _ _ _ g or unshakable b _ _ _ _ _ in something, esp. without proof or evidence. (British Dictionary) B. Faith is an unqu _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g belief that does not r _ _ _ _ _ e proof or evidence. (American Dictionary) C. Biblical, saving faith is a g _ _ _ e of God (Eph 2:8), in other words, it is a g _ _ t from God (Eph 2:9), and it is a f _ _ _ t of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22); it contains t _ _ _ t in what God has said (Acts 27:25), b _ _ ie _ _ s in God and in Jesus Christ (John 14:1), is accompanied by the grace of r _ p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (Mark 1:15), as well as many other graces. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/82522202357005 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:59 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81822223337114 I. Persecution of Christ's Church (Acts 12) A. Execution of James, 12:1-4 B. Escape of Peter, 12:5-19 C. Evil Exaltation of Herod, 12:20-25 II. Preliminary Info on the Epistle of James - James, the younger half-brother of Jesus, Matt 13:55 - James is a pillar in the church of Jerusalem, Acts 12:17; 15:13-21; Gal 2:9 - James written & circulated approx. 40-46 AD - James written to saved Jews, ch. 1:1 III. Proverbs of the New Testament A. Wisdom from God, ch. 1 - 1. our way, vv5-8 B. Works as Evidence of Saving Faith, ch. 2 - 1. our walk, vv14-26 C. Words as a Sign of Christian Maturity, ch. 3 - 1. our talk, vv2-12 D. War as the Real Struggle in Mortal Flesh, ch. 4 - 1. our fight, vv1-4 E. Waiting for the Lord by Waiting upon the Lord, ch. 5 - 1. our worship, vv7-8 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/81822223337114 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:17:08 no Jon Cardwell - Epistle of James