James Draw Nigh to God

Andrew Hill

Pacific Coast Christadelphian Bible School (2003)

The epistle of James offers timeless, practical wisdom for believers seeking to live out their faith in a complex world. This powerful series, "James: Draw Nigh to God," explores the epistle’s deep counsel on issues like self-control, wisdom, speech, prayer, and enduring trials. Delivered with warmth and humility, each message helps us recognize both our shortcomings and our potential as disciples of Christ. With poignant illustrations and careful exposition, this series is a faithful companion for anyone yearning to grow closer to God.

And He Brought Him to Jesus

This opening study sets the tone for the entire series, highlighting the power of individual influence in bringing others to Christ. With heartfelt reflection, it explores James’s emphasis on humility, obedience, and living faith—reminding us that the most powerful witness often begins with a personal act of love and invitation.

Faith Without Works

This class dives into James chapter 2, where faith must be active and evident in daily life. Through clear illustrations and sobering challenges, it contrasts empty profession with genuine discipleship, calling listeners to live out their beliefs in meaningful, visible ways.

The Wisdom That Is From Above

James 3 brings a sobering analysis of the tongue’s power to harm or heal. With vivid illustrations and warnings, this lecture uncovers the dangers of unbridled speech, the seduction of pride, and the contrast between worldly and divine wisdom. It calls teachers and all believers to speak with purity, humility, and restraint, understanding that true wisdom is shown in meekness and peace.

Submit Yourselves Therefore to God

Exploring James 4, this session addresses the inner battles of pride, conflict, and worldliness that hinder our relationship with God. With pastoral insight, it encourages listeners to resist temptations of the flesh, draw near to God, and embrace the cleansing power of repentance and humility. The message is both convicting and hopeful, reminding us that God gives more grace to the lowly.

We Count Them Happy Which Endure

In this thoughtful study, James 4 and 5 are unpacked with a focus on enduring trials, resisting the urge to judge others, and guarding against presumptuous living. The message speaks directly to our tendency to plan without God's will and to use speech to divide rather than edify. It’s a call to humility, reverence, and the patient endurance that God honors.

The Effectual Fervent Prayer of a Righteous Man

The series concludes with a compelling reflection on the power of prayer. Drawing from James 5, this study emphasizes that real prayer—prayer that moves God—is fervent, faithful, and grounded in righteousness. Using the example of Elijah, it shows how ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things through sincere communion with the Father.

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Give ear, and hear my voice; give attention, and hear my speech.

Isaiah 28:23 (ESV)