Sermon: You Can Learn Patience

“You Can Learn Patience”

James 5:7-11

October 8, 2023

Pastor Nathan Currey 

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James 5:7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. [8] You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. [9] Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. [10] As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. [11] Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.   

God glorifying patience is a fruit of the Spirit we must actively cultivate.     
•    God glorifying patience requires a change of heart not a change of circumstances.     
•    God glorifying patience transforms our attitude towards others.   
•    God glorifying patience is learned by example.     
•    God glorifying patience finds comfort in the coming Judge.     
•    God glorifying patience takes hope in the Lord's purpose.     
•    God glorifying patience rests in the Lord's character.