In chapter 4 of his letter, James gives us two reasons why prayer is not answered. The first is: you do not have because you do not ask (4:2). So basic, but so true. In many churches, we don’t make much time for prayer; we don’t see it as a necessity for life, let alone a daily source of joy and sanity. The second reason for unanswered prayer is: … you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get … Continue reading Lessons in prayer from James (5)
The Unstoppable Mission | Summer Under the Son
We are encouraging our members to attend Summer Under the Son run by Church Missionary Society Victoria. 8-9 January 2026 at Syndal Baptist Church,588 High St Rd, Glen Waverley. Keynote speakers are Dr. Chris Chia (Senior Pastor of Adam Road Presbyterian Church in Singapore) who will be sharing from the book of Acts and Dr. … Continue reading The Unstoppable Mission | Summer Under the Son
James 3:13-18 | How to be wise
Audio | James 3:13-18 | How to be Wise | Michael Flynn (7th of September 2025)
Lessons in prayer from James (4)
In chapter 1.5-8, James tells us to pray wisdom to know how to mature in Christ using the challenges in our lives. That is an unexpected way to pray about our struggles but James tells us it is a prayer that God is keen to answer. In chapter 3.13-18 he tells us what the wisdom … Continue reading Lessons in prayer from James (4)
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