Maricopa Alliance Church

A Faith That Goes After the One - A sermon on James 5:19-20

32 min · 4. mai 2026
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Have you ever watched someone slowly drift away from their faith—and didn’t know what to do? In this powerful message from James 5:19–20, Pastor John walks through the most important themes of the book of James—faith in action, resisting sin, controlling the tongue, humility, patience, and prayer—and land on his final, urgent call: go after the one who is drifting. This sermon will challenge you to move beyond passive faith and step into a life that actively loves, pursues, and restores others. Because real faith doesn’t just believe the truth—it goes after people who are losing it. You’ll discover: - What spiritual drifting really looks like - Why it’s so easy to ignore it - How God calls ordinary believers to restore others - The eternal impact of helping someone return to Christ We close with a meaningful communion moment, remembering that Jesus first came after us. Scripture: James 5:19–20 If this message speaks to you, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today. #FaithInAction #BookOfJames #ChristianSermon #ChurchOnline #FollowJesus #RestoreTheOne

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