The Book of James :: 9/6/26 :: Billy Waters

Welcome to Wellspring Church!

What should we do when someone wanders from the faith? In this message, Billy Waters concludes our series through James by exploring the church’s responsibility to lovingly pursue those who have drifted away from Jesus.

Looking at James 5, we learn that spiritual wandering often happens gradually as our love, obedience, and devotion slowly fade. Rather than standing at a distance, every believer is called to help bring the wanderer home with humility, truth, gentleness, and love.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:
🔹 Recognizing the gradual signs of spiritual wandering
🔹 Understanding our shared responsibility for one another
🔹 Looking within before approaching someone who has drifted
🔹 Listening with love and speaking the truth gently
🔹 Walking alongside people as they return to Jesus

When someone wanders, the church does not merely observe—we lovingly pursue, restore, and welcome them home. Through God’s people, those who have drifted can encounter the mercy of Jesus, the forgiveness of sin, and the joy of restored relationship with Him.

Relevant Scripture references: Genesis 4:9; Psalm 32:1-7; Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Corinthians 2:4 and 5:18-20; Galatians 6:1; Hebrews 1:14; and James 5:19-20.