12-17-2023: the book of James (Part 4b) = 1 hr 25 mins

Part 4B of 5: Today we completed chapter 4 of James focusing on the last six principles. While highlighting the Shortness of Life, we drilled down into two important aspects: Our Tongue and Our Time. We were encouraged to "Train Our Tongue" and "Steward Our Time". Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Every 4th Thursday of the month we host what we call our "Casting Call". It gives us a chance to share (cast) the vision and call the members to action  in furtherance of  Ekklesia's mission. Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Part 4A of 5: Today, on our journey thru the Epistle of James, we discussed Chapter 4 which focused on HUMILITY (from a global perspective). Although we focused on one chapter, it contained 11 tools for Practical Christian Living. We discussed the first 5 (the next six will be discussed on Thursday night).  Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Part 3 of 3: Well, I seemed to have confused a few folks (based on feedback). So, tonight we took a more "systematic" approach to explaining the conflict in the Middle East. We took a book-by-book approach as well as discussing how we got the Nation of Israel. Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Part 3 of 5: Today we took another look into the Epistle of James (this time Chapter 3 where he focused mostly on the tongue). Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Part 2 of 3: Tonight's lesson explains the Biblical underpinnings that explains the genesis (beginning) of the conflict in the Middle East, WITHOUT THE POLITICS. The Bible teaches us that it's a fight between Israel and Canaan (modern-day Palestine according to most scholars on the matter). Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Live from Slidell, LA we continued our study of James (Part 2, Chapter 2) focusing on three powerful Christian behavioral instructions. Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

As we approach year-end and start preparing for 2024 this series focuses on helping you get your Christian house in order. While James does not tell us how to get "saved", he does give us insight into how we should BEHAVE as Christians. Today's sermon unpacks James chapter one with 11 Christian behavioral insights. Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

Many are wondering what's "really" going on with all the conflict in the Middle East. Better yet, what does the Bible say about the conflict. Are there Biblical implications surrounding the fighting? Or is it more political in nature. This series unpacks the Biblical dynamics of the conflict. Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

There are times when it seems we've been set-up to fail. Well, in today's lesson that's exactly what happened to Joseph. His own family sought evil against him. But, God blessed Joseph in spite of their evil intentions. Although he was set-up to fail, he knew God meant it for good. Try to find the "good" in your set-up because that's most likely where the purpose of your persecution is hiding. 

Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

In today's message, we take a look at what you've packed in your "luggage" for your trip (the journey we call life). As we trek through life, there's a tendency for us to bring along unhealthy experiences and expectations into our relationships, careers, ministries, communities, families, etc. Take time...check your luggage (life) and REMOVE THE UNHEALTHY ITEMS from your luggage (life).  Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

On this journey called life, there are times when it seems as if troubles are an everyday reality. And, as Believers, if we're not careful we'll forget that God (as King of kings - Rev. 17:12-14) has ALL POWER & ALL AUTHORITY!!! So, when things get a little rough (and they will) BE ENCOURAGED and remember "The King Has The Last Move" no matter how bad it looks...  Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church

THE VERDICT: GUILTY OR NOT-GUILTY: Tonight we solidified the purpose of the church (with an image): Preparing, Protecting, and Providing all wrapped in Love. As we seek a verdict in our 21-Count Spiritual Indictment (against today's church) you are judge and jury. Do you find today's church Guilty or Not-Guilty?  Feel free to listen to the sermon or browse the flipbook. Continued Blessings, 

Pastor Carthel

Servant/Shepherd & Pastor/Teacher

Ekklesia "META" Church