Sunday Morning Class · September 27, 2026

How Do We Change the Fountain?

Cody Persell joins the class to take up the question James raises in chapter 3, with time for our questions, for discussion, and for prayer with anyone who would like it.

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Before class

We worked through James 3 and this study on September 20. Reading it again beforehand is the best preparation for our time together.

Read Changing the Fountain

The questions we hope to explore

James reminds us that the words coming out of our mouths reveal something about what is happening within our hearts. That raises three questions worth coming in already thinking about.

What part can deliverance ministry and the other gifts of the Holy Spirit play in bringing about that change?
What responsibility does each of us have to confess sin, ask forgiveness, repent, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit, alongside any deliverance ministry we may receive?
After receiving ministry, how do we continue examining the fruit of our lives and addressing what still needs to change? In other words, how do we keep checking the water coming from the fountain, and, when necessary, rinse and repeat?

What the hour holds

A short teaching to begin, then room for questions and discussion, which is where this class does its best work. Anyone who would like prayer is welcome to receive it, and the invitation will come with enough of the hour left that you can be in your seat for the Communion Meal at ten.

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