Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join James, a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 240
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
L4L 23: How Do I Repent
Show Notes
1. How do I repent?
a. To confess your sin, you must first see your sin
b. Your confession of sin must flow from Godly sorrow
c. When you confess your sin, s…
L4L 20: Seeking God’s Forgiveness
Show Notes
1. Why are we supposed to seek God’s forgiveness, if we have already been declared righteous? Are believers called to repent and ask for God’s forgiveness?
a. Because…
L4L 22: To Whom Do We Confess
Show Notes
1. To whom do we confess?
a. All sin is confessed to God
b. Sin may be also confessed to others:
c. When we are seeking help from stronger, more mature Chris…
L4L 17: Perfect Peace
In this podcast, James works through Isaiah 26:3-4 and discusses the topic of peace. We can never avoid all conflicts in the world in which we live. We live as broken people in a broke…
L4L 16: Psalm 1 - The Blessed Person of God
Introduction
There are only two ways (confer Matthew 7:13-27)
Two Gates:
Matthew 7:13–14 ESV
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, a…
L4L 15: 2 Corinthians 4:7–18: We Do Not Lose Heart
We Do Not Lose Heart
James Long, Jr.
2 Corinthians 4:7–18
Introduction
Fighting Discouragement
Focus on the mercy of God in your
- Salvation
- Service
Faithful Proclamation of the Gospel
- Two Respons…
L4L 14: 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18: Life Lessons: Where to Turn When Life Get Tough
Where to Turn When Life Gets Tough
This podcast is a message from 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18.
Introduction
PREMISE # 1 - Every person has experienced, is experiencing, or will experience gr…
L4L 13: Restless Until We Rest in Him
ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of …
L4L 12: 1 Peter 1:2 - Grace Precedes Peace
Grace Precedes Peace
1:2 – May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
Grace –Grace means unmerited favor.
1. Unmerited Grace – entirely separated from human ability or merit.
2. …
L4L 11: Progression of Temptations
How can you deal with temptation?
This podcast taken from James chapter 1 describes our experiences when we are tempted.
We learn from James 1:2-16, that every event in your life is eithe…
L4L 10: Beginning the Process of Change
ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of …
L4L 9: Log Hunt - Taking Personal Inventory
In this next section of our work, you will determine how God intends for you to change. To change, you must have a clear plan.
In this podcast, we will be learning how to judge ourselve…
L4L 8: Developing a Renewed Mind
John 8:32, 36
32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
So who are you?
Proverbs 23:7 - For as he thinks w…
L4L 7: Christian Contentment
In this podcast, we will be discussing the topic of Christian Contentment. We will be using a quote by Jeremiah Burroughs to define it. Burroughs defines it this way, "Christian conten…
L4L 6: Psalm 79: Help Us, O God!
Do you find you are overwhelmed by the brokenness of this world? Do you find yourself fearing the destruction that may come upon us? Where do you turn in your fears? Where do you turn t…
L4L 5: How to Handle Faulty Perception
The Problem of Faulty Perceptions
Today, I want to talk to you today about the problem of faulty perceptions.
Here’s a quote:
“If what we perceive or choose to believe does not reflect the…
L4L 4: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13: How Love Impacts Our Liberty
EXPOSITION (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
- Challenge (1 Corinthians 8:1-3)
- The two issues under consideration are: Can a Christian participate in the pagan feasts? What to do with leftover animals…
L4L 3: I Can't...Christ Can
Do you often struggle with an “I can’t” mindset?
- I can’t love
- I can’t be loved
- I can’t forgive
- I can’t believe
- I can’t be free
- I can’t be forgiven
- I can’t be accepted
- I can’t deal with them
- I ca…
L4L 2: Finding Peace and Stability
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved
So many people lack emotional and relational stability today.…
L4L 1: Three Types of Relationships
During this Lessons for Life podcast, we will talk about three essential relationships that we all should have in our life. Relationships are vital for health and well-being. As you lis…