Sermon | James 12

This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan Albaugh delivered a thought-provoking sermon on the challenging yet essential topic of patience and endurance in the Christian life. Drawing from personal stories and the biblical passage of James 5:7-12, Pastor Ryan emphasized the importance of living faithfully in the "already but not yet" Kingdom of God. He reminded the congregation that while Jesus has inaugurated His Kingdom, we still live in a world of brokenness and pain, requiring us to be patient as we work towards a reality we cannot fully see.

Using the metaphor of a farmer diligently working between planting and harvest, Pastor Ryan highlighted that patience is not passive but active. He encouraged the church to remain united, avoid grumbling, and persevere in their faith, trusting in God’s timing and faithfulness. The message was a powerful reminder that while the road may be long and the work hard, God is full of compassion and mercy, and His purposes will ultimately be fulfilled.