Paul Karsten - September 13, 2026
Fighting Words (Week 4)
We live in a world filled with conflict—between nations, communities, families, and individuals. But have you ever stopped to ask why we fight? What is beneath the quarrels that rise up in our relationships? James gives us an answer that points inward, not outward. He does not blame politics, circumstances, or other people. He points to something happening within us: desires that are at war in our hearts. Fighting Words explores how those desires produce conflict and how, through surrender to Jesus, we can become people marked by peace.
Scripture References: James 4:1-3, Philippians 4:7, 1 Samuel 19:1-24, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:9, Genesis 4:1-26
From Series: "Words Matter"
Whether spoken, written, or simply thought, words have the power to shape our direction, reveal our true character, and even cause destruction. Though often small and seemingly insignificant, words hold immeasurable power. Throughout this series we’ll discover why every word—spoken, unspoken, or imagined—matters deeply in our walk with God.
