Tomball Bible Church

October 11, 2026

Are believers to judge one another? The question is a bit of a trap because the meaning or the circumstance of judgment is crucial to know if the answer is yes or no. In James 4:11-12, we will look at the kind of sinful judgment that we must avoid in the Church and between one another. If we get this wrong, then unity, safety, and belonging will be undone and will disrupt our mission of glorifying Jesus Christ by ma...

September 27, 2026

James harshly scolded his Christian readers for making friends with “the world”, i.e., all the people on earth who are in active rebellion against God (AKA “The World Club”). This friendship made God their hostile enemy. James called them “Adulterous people” because they, like Israel in the OT, had turned their affection away from God to chase after another lover (in this case T...

September 20, 2026

When was the last time you took stock in what was coming out
of you emotionally and spiritually? Taking stock of what is coming out of us
also requires us to evaluate what we are putting into ourselves too. If we
put junk in then junk is what will come out. If we only feed our own passions
and pleasures within us then what will come out of us is when we feel those
passions and pleasures threatened. ...

September 13, 2026

Often, we envision wisdom as something gained through knowledge or experience, but James teaches that true wisdom is measured not merely by what we know or say, but by the kind of life it produces. Earthly wisdom grows from selfish ambition and leaves disorder in its wake, while wisdom from above is pure, bearing the unmistakable fruit of humility, mercy, righteousness, and peace. Wisdom always has a tell, and our...

9/6/2026

Truth: Every believer must work out his or her own salvation. We don’t work for our salvation, but the Bible is clear that we must all act upon saving faith. Yet, there is a pernicious and devious lie that lurks close by all well-intentioned believers. This subtle deception is this: “You’re not the Christian you’re supposed to be, and you know it; so, do better.” Our enemy would love nothing mo...

August 16, 2026

James continued his exhortation to Christians to follow God's moral  standards rather than the world's standards.  In this section he commanded Christians not to show partiality, meaning show no preference or favor to one person over another on the basis of outward appearances.  James gave a troubling example of showing partiality to a rich man over a poor in the church, and how outward appearances are...

August 9, 2026

Having called believers to faithful obedience to God's Word, James concludes the chapter with three marks of authentic religion (James 1:26-27). We honor Christ's perfect, royal law by exercising self-control in our speech, showing compassionate care for the vulnerable, and pursuing a life of personal holiness. Where these qualities are absent, James warns that our religion is not merely weak; it is empty and worthles...

August 2, 2026

Which would you rather be, blessed or deceived? Silly question, right? Given a choice, we would choose blessing every time. However, when we know about God in His Word but do not act on it, we are deceived. This is not an information problem. This is a heart problem that the Holy Spirit enables us to overcome. James 1:21-25 teaches us that knowing the Word and acting upon it results in God’s blessing.

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July 12, 2026

Trials are inevitable, but our response defines us. Testing is God's sovereign tool for growth, while temptation is the heart's internal pull toward sin. To 'Raise the Standard' in our lives, we must distinguish between God's refining tests and our own desires, ensuring we do not blame God for the sinful reactions that rise from within our hearts and minds. James 1:12-15 provides the theological foundation that should ...

July 5, 2026

We live in a world that ascribes value and status based upon wealth, creating an enduring divide between "The Have’s" and "The Have Not’s". However, for those "in Christ," status is defined not by wealth but by our secure position as children of God. This identity will be constantly tested by worldly pressures, requiring us to remain steadfast by fixing our eyes on Him, refusing to let the world's appraisal ...

June 14, 2026

Life is a series of choices. For the believer, God demands more than human wisdom or worldly standards; He calls us to align our lives with THE Standard: Jesus Christ. In his epistle, James provides practical instruction for godly wisdom, challenging the Church to prove the genuineness of their faith through transformed lives. This sermon series will call and equip each of us to raise the standard of every aspect of ou...

June 7, 2026

The 4-week series, Resolute Together, explores the four core commitments of TBC membership: protecting the unity of the church, joining the mission of the church, supporting the life of the church, and serving the ministry of the church. The challenge for TBC is not whether we should be resolute, but how we can ensure we stand resolute together as a church family. This week, we ask, “Will we serve the ministry of ...