Outline for a sermon preached on January 14, 2018, as part of “The Journey” series entitled “Simplicity.”

INTRODUCTION

  1. The first issue James deals with is money.
  2. James concludes that life is not about whether you are lacking or are loaded.
  3. The problem is what you boast about.
  4. What is your heart tied to?

OUTLINE

  1. The effect of our wrong boast.
    1. Finances divides us.
    2. Finances tempt us.
  2. The three lies of our fake boast.
    1. Money is a façade.
    2. Money is fragile.
    3. Fleeting.
  3. Our true boast.
    1. We must have a gospel perspective on our money.
    2. We should live simply.
    3. We should share.
    4. What’s in your sidewalk?
    5. Boast in your exaltation.
      1. The gospel will make us blessed.
      2. The gospel will enable us to stand.
      3. The gospel will give us honor.
    6. The only way we can get this is by receiving it.

CONCLUSION

  1. Prayer.