← All sermons
Friday, January 26, 2024 · 42 min

DOERS - From Talk To Walk (pt. 3) - Noah Herrin

Noah Herrin preaches from James 1:19-27 in the series From Talk To Walk, calling the church to be doers not merely hearers of God's word. He emphasizes being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, arguing that true righteousness flows from obedience rather than mere information. Herrin stresses practical ways to "accept the word planted in you," such as taking notes, revisiting scriptures, and eliminating distractions to lean in. He reframes the Bible's commands as laws that lead to real freedom and a deeper, spiritual blessing when obeyed. The sermon closes with concrete next steps: baptism, serving, forgiveness, financial trust, and joining community as expressions of doing the word.

“True religion is not a matter of Ceremonies, it is a matter of a controlled tongue, sacrificial service and a clean heart.” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Be slow to speak and develop listening as a form of love. Be slow to anger, asking whether your anger is righteous or impulsive, and avoid actions you will regret. Humble yourself to accept the word by taking notes, revisiting scriptures, and removing distractions when you engage the Bible. Move from hearing to doing by taking concrete next steps: baptism, serving, forgiving, joining a small group, and trusting God with finances.

Highlights

Key Scriptures

James 1:19-27Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry... do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves, do what it says.
Proverbs 17:28Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips he is deemed intelligent.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind... (used as a mirror to examine personal fruit).

Topics