Deeply Committed to God's Word
Sermon Notes
This week’s message dives into James 1:19–27 as Brad Kirby challenges us to be more than hearers of the Word—we’re called to be doers. The Jesus Way is built on the Bible: not just as a resource, but as our lens for life. We are reminded that spiritual vision drives spiritual obedience. When we view life through God’s Word, it changes how we live, think, and love.
From removing distractions to prioritizing Scripture, this message helps us examine how we see the world—and whether we’re living what we claim to believe.
Key Points
The Jesus Way Lens
The Jesus Way Vision
The Jesus Way Eye Exam
Discussion Questions
What lens are you viewing life through—Scripture or something else?
How often do you honestly engage with God’s Word during the week?
What would it look like for you to become a doer of the Word this week?
Where have you been substituting information for obedience?
What’s one step you can take today to reset your vision to God's Word?
Transcript
Is Your Vision Clear?
Brad Kirby opened with a question we don’t ask often enough: Is your spiritual vision clear?
Too many of us live with blurry lenses—filtered through culture, emotion, or opinion. But Scripture gives us the clearest lens through which to see life. And if you’re not letting God’s Word guide your life, your spiritual eyesight will stay out of focus.
The Jesus Way requires us to view everything—ourselves, others, and the world—through the truth of the Bible.
The Word Is Our Lens
James 1:19–27 reminds us that the Word isn’t just informative—it’s transformative.
It’s not a mirror to admire yourself in—it’s one that calls you to change. Brad reminded us that hearing Scripture without doing what it says is like looking at yourself in a mirror and forgetting who you are.
The Word helps you see clearly, but it also demands a response. Information without transformation isn’t discipleship—it’s deception.
Hearers vs. Doers
There’s a massive difference between being a hearer of the Word and being a doer.
We don’t need more Bible studies if they don’t change how we live. The goal isn’t just to learn something new—it’s to live something true.
Brad pointed out that some of us are spiritually overfed and under-exercised. We need to take what we hear on Sundays and put it into action on Mondays.
Why Obedience Matters
Obedience isn’t legalism—it’s love in action. God’s commands are not burdens; they’re blessings that lead us to life.
When we obey, we’re not trying to earn God’s love—we’re responding to it. Obedience is our “I love You” back to God.
Brad reminded us that when we look into the mirror of God’s Word and walk away unchanged, we’re missing the power of Scripture to shape us.
Three-Step Plan for Faithful Living
Brad gave us a simple, practical framework to walk out the Jesus Way:
**Remove the old lens** – Take off the cultural, selfish, and sinful filters we use to interpret life.
**Renew your mind with the Word** – Saturate your life with Scripture so it reshapes how you think and feel.
**Respond with obedience** – Let the Word fuel a lifestyle of trust and action.
When we apply these steps, we move from spectators of Scripture to participants in the Jesus Way.
Living the Word, Not Just Knowing It
Brad closed with a challenge: Don’t just admire the Word. Apply it.
God’s Word was never meant to stay on a shelf or in a notebook. It’s meant to be lived out. To change the way we speak, spend, serve, and sacrifice.
If we want to walk in the Jesus Way, we must let the Bible lead, and not just occasionally, but consistently. Because the more we do the Word, the more we become like the One who gave it.
