Sermons on active faith: showing 16-30 of 161,953

James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018

We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith

James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Faith Lessons"

Contributed by David Nolte on May 11, 2016

Sermon on faith, suitable for Mother's day

“FAITH LESSONS” 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14 DAVID P. NOLTE Timothy was a trainee, an intern, a co-worker with Paul the Apostle, and was pastor at Ephesus, but his foundation in the faith came from home. Paul wrote, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 12, 2014

My wife Lindsay, who co-pastors with me preached this sermon in my series and took on this challenging passage about faith and works.James’ readers gave lip service to the faith and then went home and did as they pleased. Applicable for today's church.

Our passage today from James talks about this often controversial passage from James of faith and action. I would like to read it from Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase (The Message) this morning and then we will look at 3 sections individually from the NLT version. James 2:14-26The Message ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith For Tomorrow

Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003

How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

It Takes Faith (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2017

Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. In looking at their examples we will see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part one) Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. All the persons listed are from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Go Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Doubt can hinder our walk with Christ. We don't have to allow it to!

ROMANS 8:28-39 Doubt has the unique ability to keep us from fully living especially when doubt produces fear. This is a truth about life in general and especially in regards to the Christian life. There have been many and will be many more, maybe some of you in this room, who will find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Figful Christian

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 30, 2013

Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is This Happening To Me ?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Many people do understand that certain things shouldn’t be happening to them but they end up asking their WHY questions from false prophets, witch doctors. etc. you will never get a true answer from such people. You need to ask God directly.

Why is this happening to me? Has this been your question lately? Have u inquire from God or do you just take it as a normal thing that happens to everyone. My son is very inquisitive, He wouldn’t let anything pass without posing a question  about ‘why is that’? Why does my hand sweat so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:22, Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Activity Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2010

OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING INTO THE WORLD OF GOD FOR INSIGHTS REGARDING THE DOCTRINE OF STEWARDSHIP. DURING THAT TIME, WE HAVE SEEN WHAT THE SCRIPTURE SAYS ABOUT OUR GRATITUDE FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING A STEWARD, WHAT THE LEVEL OF

THE ACTIVITY OF STEWARDSHIP Hebrews 6:9-12 (NIV) 9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case--things that accompany salvation. 10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 27, 2016

This sermon is part of our "A Faith That Works" series. We are looking at the encounter Jesus had with blind Bartimaeus.

A Faith That Works “Moving Forward By Faith” Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing our series, “A Faith That Works,” and tonight we’ll be looking at what it’s going to take to move ahead by faith. “Have you ever wished you could just start all over, to go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

Nicodemus: Evidence That Demands Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How God is able to change the heart of an unbeliever to a believer in Christ

NICODEMUS: EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS FAITH This morning we come to the our tenth and final message of this sermon series on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The message of the cross is powerful and life changing and I can’t think of any better way for us to end this series on the cross than to end it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2016

Jesus heals a paralytic and eats with tax collectors.

Mark 2:1-22 “Inside and Outside” INTRODUCTION Often times our images of heaven are peaceful and serene. The books, Heaven is for Real and Ninety Minutes in Heaven, certainly underscore this thought. Heaven is a place to be reunited with family and friends. There is no struggle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

He Stood Up For Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014

Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist