Sermons on By Faith Not Works:

A Challange To Live Love

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

Issuing a challange to live love. Showing the diffrence between good works and works that are good.

KJV James 2:17-20 “ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Need A Hero!

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Sermon exhorts us to give the battle of sin to Christ.

Needing a Hero 1Sam 17:1 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 5, 2006

Jesus is good to us, not because of how much we do or how great our faith is, but because He is good.

Luke 7:1-10 How Far Will You Go? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 29, 2006 Introduction The account which we have just read is really a remarkable account of the amazing grace of our Savior, the great faith of a Gentile soldier, and of the common misconceptions of the religious people of the day. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have "Assurance" Or "Insurance"?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 12, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with how to be saved and then how to have the "Assurance" that you are.

Do you have “Assurance” or “Insurance”? 1 John 5:12-13 Let’s start by talking about the title of my sermon. Do you have “Assurance” or “Insurance”? Both words sounds very similar and have similar meanings. One of the definitions of both is a guaranty. Assurance is a guaranty of your word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12-13

Denomination: *other

Luther's Revelation

Contributed by Woodrow Freeze on Nov 23, 2006

A sermon preached at Homecoming, focusing on Martin Luther’s revelation surrounding "the just shall live by faith."

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:16-17) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Question Ever Asked Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2006

Many people have a wrong understanding of how to get to heaven. This message seeks to answer the question, "What must I do to get saved?"

Scripture There are many great questions that have been asked in Scripture. But, I would like to suggest that the greatest question ever asked is found in Acts 16:30. It is the question the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas. After there had been a violent earthquake, the jailer thought that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Works For The Devil Too!

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

The devil loves to make a playground out of people’s minds and imaginations.

Mark 11:23 Works for the Devil Too! For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Divine Partnership: Working Out What God Worked In Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 9, 2025

Paul resolves the tension between faith and works by reminding us that our effort to live a holy life is only possible because God is already powerfully at work within our hearts.

Introduction: One of the greatest theological tensions in the Christian life is the balance between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. We often swing between two extremes. On one side, there is the "Let go and let God" mentality, where we become passive, waiting for God to zap us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 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 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Perfected In Works

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Holiness

Working Your Faith (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Mar 7, 2015

The problem of sin has already been settle in Christ. If your faith must work out the desired results, you must live with a renewed mind, not a momentarily act during prayer but a daily way of life. You are about to encounter the power of a renewed-mind.

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24) I love this scriptures; I can't just hold myself, hearing these words welling up in my spirit. God's word should produce unspeakable joy in your heart. You know that "the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24

Denomination: *other

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of The Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting to be blessed this New year, 2013? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD already did it for us to be blessed. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 28:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting to be blessed this New year, 2013? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD already did it for us to be blessed. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 28:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:20

Denomination: Pentecostal