Summit Church
If The Lord Wills (James 4:13-17)
Sunday, August 20, 2023--James: A Living Faith Series, Message #18 by Pastor Doug Corlew
Locations & Times
1000 S Main St, Alta, IA 51002, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
When does careful planning become arrogant presumption? When we forget...
1. The UNCERTAINTY of LIFE (v 13-14).
1. The UNCERTAINTY of LIFE (v 13-14).
2. The SOVEREIGNTY of GOD (v 15-17).
Sermon Discussion
Here are a few questions for 1:10 small groups, family devotions, or personal meditation, as we seek to apply God’s Word to our lives.
1. Opener: Are you one who prefers to operate with a to-do list or to go with the flow?
2. Read James 4:13-17. What stood out to you from this week’s passage or sermon?
3. Have you experienced a life-altering event or development that has greatly changed your plans? How did you respond to that?
4. When does “careful planning” turn into the sin of “arrogant presumption” in your heart?
5. What is wrong about the secular belief that we are “masters of our own fate”?
6. In v.14, James refers to our life as “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” What do you find encouraging and/or challenging about this?
7. Do the desires and plans that you hold onto tightly also align with God’s desires? How can you faithfully find out if they are?
8. How does this passage help instruct us on how to make plans for the future?
9. Share what you have been learning in your personal Bible reading this week.
Here are a few questions for 1:10 small groups, family devotions, or personal meditation, as we seek to apply God’s Word to our lives.
1. Opener: Are you one who prefers to operate with a to-do list or to go with the flow?
2. Read James 4:13-17. What stood out to you from this week’s passage or sermon?
3. Have you experienced a life-altering event or development that has greatly changed your plans? How did you respond to that?
4. When does “careful planning” turn into the sin of “arrogant presumption” in your heart?
5. What is wrong about the secular belief that we are “masters of our own fate”?
6. In v.14, James refers to our life as “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” What do you find encouraging and/or challenging about this?
7. Do the desires and plans that you hold onto tightly also align with God’s desires? How can you faithfully find out if they are?
8. How does this passage help instruct us on how to make plans for the future?
9. Share what you have been learning in your personal Bible reading this week.
Discovery Class Luncheon—Sunday, August 20 @ 11:30 AM
Learn more about the beliefs, values, history, vision, and ministries of Summit. It’s for any newcomers and those wishing to join the church. Please RSVP on your Respond Form or call the Church Office.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store—111 S. Main St, Alta
Shop or donate this week on Monday 4-7:30 PM, Wednesday 12-4 PM or Saturday 9-1. Annual Dime Sale will be August 21, 23, and 26.
Multicultural Worship Night—Sunday, August 27 @ 6 PM
Bring a lawn chair and join us for a night of praise at Sunset Park in Storm Lake. We’ll serve a light meal at 5:00 PM.
Summit Women’s Lake Night--Wednesday, August 30 @ 5:30 PM
All ladies are welcome to come to Jill Engelmann’s home (24 Peterson Dr, Storm Lake) for a great evening of fellowship! Please bring a lawn chair and a side dish or dessert to share. Sloppy Joes, drinks, tableware will be provided. Call Monica @ 712-730-1044 for questions.
Appointments Now Available
Team Restoration Counseling
As Summit begins a partnership with Team Restoration Christian Counseling, Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT will see clients at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more about the mental health counseling services you can receive including marriage, family, individual, grief and more.
Church Center App
Be sure to add our new Summit Church App, where we’ve launched a new Church Directory! Find online version at summitefc.churchcenter.com. Please contact us if you have any questions.
RightNow Media
Scan the QR code to create your FREE account and begin browsing RIGHTNOW MEDIA! You can now view over 25,000 Bible studies, topical videos, kids choices, and more that are taught by gifted Christian teachers. Can’t use the QR code? Text SUMMITEFC to 49775 to begin!
ABIDE--Living Daily In The Word
The “Abide Summit Church” Podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Find links at SUMMITefc.com/ABIDE, our Facebook page, or our Summit Church APP. “Follow” the podcast on either platform to listen to Pastor Doug as he reads one chapter a day from the Word of God and shares his devotional commentary.
Learn more about the beliefs, values, history, vision, and ministries of Summit. It’s for any newcomers and those wishing to join the church. Please RSVP on your Respond Form or call the Church Office.
The Olive Branch Ministry Store—111 S. Main St, Alta
Shop or donate this week on Monday 4-7:30 PM, Wednesday 12-4 PM or Saturday 9-1. Annual Dime Sale will be August 21, 23, and 26.
Multicultural Worship Night—Sunday, August 27 @ 6 PM
Bring a lawn chair and join us for a night of praise at Sunset Park in Storm Lake. We’ll serve a light meal at 5:00 PM.
Summit Women’s Lake Night--Wednesday, August 30 @ 5:30 PM
All ladies are welcome to come to Jill Engelmann’s home (24 Peterson Dr, Storm Lake) for a great evening of fellowship! Please bring a lawn chair and a side dish or dessert to share. Sloppy Joes, drinks, tableware will be provided. Call Monica @ 712-730-1044 for questions.
Appointments Now Available
Team Restoration Counseling
As Summit begins a partnership with Team Restoration Christian Counseling, Kayla Overpeck, MA, T-LMFT will see clients at the church. Call 515-238-9010 to learn more about the mental health counseling services you can receive including marriage, family, individual, grief and more.
Church Center App
Be sure to add our new Summit Church App, where we’ve launched a new Church Directory! Find online version at summitefc.churchcenter.com. Please contact us if you have any questions.
RightNow Media
Scan the QR code to create your FREE account and begin browsing RIGHTNOW MEDIA! You can now view over 25,000 Bible studies, topical videos, kids choices, and more that are taught by gifted Christian teachers. Can’t use the QR code? Text SUMMITEFC to 49775 to begin!
ABIDE--Living Daily In The Word
The “Abide Summit Church” Podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Find links at SUMMITefc.com/ABIDE, our Facebook page, or our Summit Church APP. “Follow” the podcast on either platform to listen to Pastor Doug as he reads one chapter a day from the Word of God and shares his devotional commentary.