Sunday Mar 02, 2025
The Games of Life: A Study in the Book of James (Simon Says — Be a doer!)
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - James 1:19-22 (James 1:19-25; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; Luke 6:38; Psalms 23:3; Matthew 7:26-29)
Many of us remember playing the game "Simon Says" as children. The rules were simple: follow the leader, Simon, only when he says "Simon says." If Simon didn't say it, we didn't do it. But today, we aren't talking about "Simon says" — we're talking about what God says. In the book of James, we’re given straightforward instructions for living a successful life: just do what God tells us to do. We may be good at going to church and hearing God’s word, but it only works if we actually put it into practice.
Series description:
Who doesn’t enjoy playing board games? Many of us have fond memories of family game nights, filled with laughter, competition, and fun. At the heart of it, games are enjoyable because they often reflect real-life situations. We strive to win, get ahead, but like life, games come with ups, downs, setbacks, and challenges.
The book of James is full of practical wisdom for navigating everyday life. It addresses issues like trouble, conflict, the words we speak, anger, and how to live out our faith. In this study, we’ll use popular games as illustrations to explore the lessons James teaches. Come ready to take notes, follow along, and learn how to succeed in the game of life!
