The Kingdom of Righteousness

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercyand good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17

Fruits of Righteousness Memory Verses• Purity (Holiness) For God has not called us for impurity, but in

holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

• Peace loving Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalms 34:14

• Considerate Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also

to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4

• Submissive He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. Psalm 25:9

• Merciful Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36

• Fruitful  ”live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God” Colossians 1:11

• Impartial  God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. Acts 10:35

• Sincere 'I will praise the Lord with my whole heart ... ' Ps. 111:1a

Worship Clips

• God of This City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NMpxpTLDw4

• Mighty to Save http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBPEYOjYN38

• Holiness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY9uq4yLZmQ

• Above All http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoNmSytCQKU

Any worship song about holiness and any of the other fruits

of righteousness would be suitable.

Bible Stories• Purity (Holiness) For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. 1 Thessalonians 4:7

1. Introduction- The Letter from James (improv skit)2. Peace loving- Joesph forgives His Brothers3. Considerate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14hOxWe_FVU4. Sermon on the Mount

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9UYeU9Goyc5. The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_MnrCVU76Y6. The Parable of the Sower http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=V9IOhGPrRvY7. The Parable of the Lost Sheep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyWZeOlaRo48. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OKBnJDYvWs