Bay Leaf Baptist Church is a multi-campus church in Raleigh, North Carolina, committed to proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and living on mission. Each week, you’ll hear expository preaching from God’s Word that is both theologically rich and practically applicable. Whether you’re part of our Falls Lake or 540 campus—or simply exploring faith—you’re invited to grow with us through biblical teaching that points to Jesus.
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Bay Leaf Baptist Church is a multi-campus church in Raleigh, North Carolina, committed to proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and living on mission. Each week, you’ll hear expository preaching from God’s Word that is both theologically rich and practically applicable. Whether you’re part of our Falls Lake or 540 campus—or simply exploring faith—you’re invited to grow with us through biblical teaching that points to Jesus.
11-2-25 // Wisdom in Conflict // James 4:1-10 // How Can We Find Peace in a World of Division?
Bay Leaf Baptist Church Weekly Sermons
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1 week ago
11-2-25 // Wisdom in Conflict // James 4:1-10 // How Can We Find Peace in a World of Division?
Pastor Jared Richard examines James 4:1-10, comparing church conflict to an autoimmune disease where the body mistakenly attacks itself. Just as autoimmune diseases cause the body's defense system to malfunction, spiritual conflict causes believers to view fellow church members as enemies rather than brothers and sisters in Christ. The root of this problem lies not between us but within us—our wrong desires, pride, and jealousy create internal war that manifests as external conflict.
James uses strong language of "war" and "murder" to emphasize how devastating church conflict is to the body of Christ. Pastor Jared shares his personal experience with a church split over music styles, illustrating how such division permanently damages relationships and distracts from the gospel. The cure for this spiritual disease is God's grace, which humbles us and draws us near to Him. As James 4:6 reminds us, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
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Bay Leaf Baptist Church Weekly Sermons
Bay Leaf Baptist Church is a multi-campus church in Raleigh, North Carolina, committed to proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and living on mission. Each week, you’ll hear expository preaching from God’s Word that is both theologically rich and practically applicable. Whether you’re part of our Falls Lake or 540 campus—or simply exploring faith—you’re invited to grow with us through biblical teaching that points to Jesus.
