Sermons on Active Faith:

Believable Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

A look at the types of Faith that James describes. Dead faith; Your saved but your not doing anything for the kingdom of God. Devils faith; you don’t work for Him, although you may believe in Him from a distance, but that is as far as it goes. Active (Doi

Believable Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction There are three things I want to accomplish this morning using this text. First I want us to look at the scriptures to what Paul says about works and what James says about works and see if they contradict each other or compliment each other. Second I ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Active waiting

Matthew Eyerman August 8, 2004 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. last verse of Psalm 27 Ps 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! 2. when I think of waiting I think of Home Depot a. maybe about 8am with a few items to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35

Denomination: Catholic

A Living Christian Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 17, 2019

"I am... (fill in the blank)." What does it mean to be a Christian? More than church membership or checking a box. Christian faith is living, active and demonstrating.

Fill in the blank: I am . How would you complete that statement? I am…tired. I am…awesome. I am…excited. I am…a husband. I am…a parent. I am…a friend. You could probably complete that sentence in about a million different ways. But if you are going to make one of those claims, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Lutheran

A Conceited Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2021

Third John 9-10 shows us how a conceited Christian lives.

Scripture We are closing in on the conclusion of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 6, 2023

We do not deserve any good thing from God, but He is a giver. Indeed, it is “by grace (we) have been saved through faith, and that not of (ourselves); it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

Alba 2-6-2023 THE GIFT OF GOD Ephesians 2:8-10 A tired stay-at-home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church, who said, "I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home we’re building. Just asking you to give what you can." "Absolutely," ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Increase Our Faith? Use What You Have!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2025

Faith must never be just passive. Faith must be active. Are we using our measure of faith? The study of the eagle pushing out of the nest.

LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH? USE WHAT YOU HAVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE MAIN THING IS TO KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Luke 17:5, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Activator - James 2:14-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

How can you have assurance of your salvation? And how can a deceived person avoid having false assurance? James makes the answers clear by giving a clear definition of the one aspect of the gospel that is all too often left vague: exactly what you have to do to be saved.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

3 Personalities We Need Active In The Church.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2024

We need some like Abraham to intercede. We need some like Andrew to bring people.We need some like Barnabas to encourage.

THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE WE NEED IN OUR LIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) NEEDS VS WANTS? *Need== something lacking, required, essential, necessary. *Want== covet, something you wish for, to desire. WHAT DO WE NEED? Hebrews 10:36 For ye have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 11:8, John 12:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rushing To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 2, 2016

God calls on us to keep reaching to out to help others - just as he has helped us.

Last week I began my sermon by talking about those people who constantly change lanes to get ahead of the traffic. Drivers like that put themselves and others at risk and we don’t like it. But when an ambulance with sirens blaring does the same thing, we don’t mind. In fact we’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A State Of Being Which Gives Rise To Activity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2016

A Christian perspective on Torah.

A STATE OF BEING WHICH GIVES RISE TO ACTIVITY. Psalm 119:1-8. We begin our study of the selected passage with the observation that the word for “blessed” is not a verb, but a noun. It is a state of being, not an activity. We are “blessed” not because “we walk in the law of the LORD”; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003

God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Activating The Power Of Exceptional Praise: By Festus Adeyeye Series

Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Feb 10, 2012

Praise is a covenant practice that enhances our walk with god. When I engage in exceptional praise to God, it unleashes tremendous measure of power, grace and anointing into my life.

ACTIVATING THE POWER OFEXCEPTIONAL PRAISE PSALMS 67:5-7, PSALMS 107:8-9, PSALMS 115:14, Many at times we focus on the events and outcome of God’s act and we neglect the process and the principles of God. Moses knew the ways of God and the Israelites his acts. It is your understanding of any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Out Our Activity And Our Actions

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

We are called to live in a in harmony with the body of Christ. How do we do that? Read it to find out

Ephesians 4:1-16 Act out our Activity and our Actions Introduction A. Today we get to find out what actually makes this church function. B. We will be installing our officers C. I hope you were able to be here for Sunday school when Tom went through the book of Ephesians. He did a super job. By ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Attributes Of God - Active In The Life Of Christ To Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God from one who was active in the life of Christ to the Leader

255. God Who Was Active in the Life of Jesus Christ – I praise you Father for actively working in and through Christ and His ministries while He was on earth. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel - which means, ‘God with us.” (Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laziness

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin.

Laziness 2 Thessalonians 3 Introduction The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin. When it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist