August 3, 2025 "You Can’t Have it Both Ways" James 4:7-8

06/08/2025 27 min Temporada 3 Episodio 4
August 3, 2025 "You Can’t Have it Both Ways" James 4:7-8

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Have you ever considered what it truly means to commit your life to God? In this week’s sermon, Pastor Austin delves deep into James 4, highlighting the tension between our worldly desires and our spiritual commitments. He draws parallels between the destructive behaviors of the Jewish leaders and our own struggles with selfishness, reminding us that our cravings often wage war against our relationship with God. Pastor Austin urges us to resist the devil and draw near to God, presenting a powerful choice: to live in alignment with God’s will, rather than chasing fleeting worldly pleasures. He challenges us to examine what we might be clinging to that hinders our devotion to God, encouraging a posture of humility to receive His grace. As he wraps up, Pastor Austin makes an urgent call to action: to not only recognize our need for God but to actively repent and lay down our burdens at His feet. For those battling doubts or desires that pull us away from God, he reminds us that nothing can fill that God-shaped hole in our lives except for a sincere commitment to Him.If you are interested in joining our service in-person, you can visit us each Sunday at 9:30am CST. Cornerstone Church. 315 Lenore Dr. Saskatoon, Sk Canada. If you want to watch our service live online, you can find us on Facebook and YouTube each Sunday at 9:30am CST. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstoneyxeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CornerstoneChurchSaskatoon