Wild Faith: Dead or Alive

This weeks message challenges us to examine whether our faith is truly alive or merely theoretical. Drawing from James chapter 2, we're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: believing in Jesus and following Jesus are not the same thing. The sermon explores the difference between information and transformation, reminding us that we can know all the right theology, attend all the right services, and still have a faith that never leaves the building. The Great Commission isn't just for professional ministers or those with theology degrees—it's for every person who has experienced the grace of salvation. We're called to be sent people, not just saved people. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few, and this message asks us point-blank: what is our faith compelling us to do? Our faith should be visible in our calendars, our wallets, our relationships, and our priorities. If no one in our lives knows we follow Jesus, something is deeply wrong. The good news is that Jesus specializes in resurrecting dead things—including dead faith. This isn't about earning salvation through works; it's about allowing the grace we've received to produce fruit naturally, like a healthy tree in an orchard. We're invited to ask a simple but profound question each day: where should my faith move today?