Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

beyond politeness

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240128 beyond politeness James 2:12-16 (JDV) James 2:12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of freedom.James 2:13 You see, judgment is without mercy to the one who has not shown mercy. Mercy triumphs … Continue reading →

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a higher standard

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240127 a higher standard James 2:8-11 (JDV) James 2:8 Indeed, if you fulfill the royal law prescribed in the Scripture, Care about your neighbor like yourself, you are doing well.James 2:9 If, however, you show prejudice, you commit sin and … Continue reading →

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questions about partiality

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240126 questions about partiality James 2:5-7 (JDV) James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who … Continue reading →

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honoring one another

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240125 honoring one another James 2:1-4 (JDV) James 2:1 My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.James 2:2 For if someone comes into your meeting wearing a … Continue reading →

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empty or pure?

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240124 empty or pure? James 1:26-27 (JDV) James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious but does not control his tongue, his religion is empty and he deceives himself.James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father looks like … Continue reading →

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reflect the word

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240123 reflect the word James 1:21-25 (JDV) James 1:21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so pervasive, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.James 1:22 But reflect the word … Continue reading →

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gut response

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240122 gut response James 1:19-20 (JDV) James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, you should know this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,James 1:20 because human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. gut … Continue reading →

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first of the harvest

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240121 first of the harvest James 1:16-18 (JDV) James 1:16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters.James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting … Continue reading →

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mile markers

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240120 mile markers James 1:12-15 (JDV) James 1:12 The one who endures trials is fortunate because after he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who care about him.James 1:13 … Continue reading →

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time’s revelation

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240119 time’s revelation James 1:9-11 (JDV) James 1:9 Let the brother of humble circumstances be grateful for his exaltation,James 1:10 but let the rich be grateful for his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field.James … Continue reading →

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