Faith That Moves When Nothing Does | JAMES 5:13-18 | Book of James

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CrossLife Church

Dwayne Mercer

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April 27, 2026

Are you walking through a season where it feels like your prayers are hitting a ceiling? In this moving message from the Book of James series, Pastor John explores James 5:13-18 to reveal how faith functions when life is falling apart at the seams. Through the lens of Carl Ferno’s incredible story of loss and resilience, we learn that prayer isn't a last resort—it’s our first response. Whether you are suffering, cheerful, or physically sick, discover the biblical power of anointing and the freedom that only comes through confession. If you feel like you’re planting seeds in a desert, this message will provide the spiritual clarity you need to trust the Farmer even when you can’t see the forecast. ABOUT CROSSLIFE CHURCH CrossLife is a dynamic group of people of all ages who are seeking to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a challenging and ever-changing world. With three locations across the Orlando, Florida area, we'd love to welcome you on a Sunday! Find locations, service times, information about our ministries, and more about CrossLife Church at https://crosslifechurch.com/. CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossLifeFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosslifefl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwhzBpQowtx8eSTdXaT7xJg Have a question? We'd love to help! Contact us using this form and a member of our team will gladly get in touch with you: https://crosslifechurch.com/contact. CHAPTERS 00:16 – A Story of Love and Loss 02:12 – God Doesn’t Make Mistakes 03:51 – Being the Hero vs. Being Present 05:08 – Joy in the Midst of Grief 06:12 – The Conviction of James 07:33 – Conviction vs. Condemnation 09:32 – James 5:13-18 Scripture Reading 10:37 – The Assumption of Community 11:37 – Wounded by the Church 13:31 – Run to God, Not From Him 14:04 – What is "Suffering"? 15:41 – The President is Your Dad 17:24 – Access Through the Ripped Veil 18:31 – Prayer is a First Response 19:12 – Turning Joy Into Worship 20:10 – Every Believer is