Sermons on Deeds:

Father’s Best Robe

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 17, 2024

The best robe that Father gives to all prodigal sinners is the robe of Christ's righteousness. It removes(covers) all guilt, shame, defeat, and nakedness, making us acceptable to God.

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.’ Luke 11:22 The best robe that Father gives to all prodigal sinners is the robe of Christ's righteousness. It removes(covers) all guilt, shame, defeat, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:22

A Wake Up Call Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 17, 2008

46th in a series from Ephesians. A wake up call to Christians to be light in a dark world.

[Video clip of “Cat Wake Up Call” - found on YouTube] Unfortunately, too many of us are kind of like the man in that video clip. We need a wake-up call, but unfortunately we don’t pay attention to some of the more subtle ways that God tries to wake us up, so eventually he has to hit us over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Live For The Applause! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2014

In our everyday life we are confronted by people who let you know all of the things they accomplish in their life.

Matthew 6:1-4-“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing Factual And Fake Faith

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 22, 2024

James explained the nature of genuine faith by contrasting to faith without works.

I. Having HEAD Faith Only 1. In regard to the DESTITUTE a. The RELIGIOSITY *verse 14-16, (the WELL WISHING but without action for one's WELFARE) "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:31-34, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:11-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified By Faith Only? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2020

To establish that believers are justified or saved, through faith and obedience to God. This lesson answers the question: Can anyone be justified or saved by faith alone, apart from works, or obedience unto God? There is no truth in the teaching: "Justified or saved by faith only?"

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Justified By Faith Only? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Justified By Faith Only?" This is the third lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 2:21-24, John 6:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 1, 2009

Real faith involves the whole man, & it must include the will. The mind understands the truth, the heart loves the truth, & the will must act on the truth for it to truly be faith.

JAMES 2:21-26 LIVING FAITH [Genesis 15 & 22] Biblical truths demand demonstration in daily life. Real faith, dynamic faith, results in a changed life. James used Abraham and Rahab as examples of dynamic saving faith, since both of them responded in faith to the message of God. Faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Dead Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 22, 2024

This sermon explores a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. The main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. Our main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead. This ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira.

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS **The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira. __Because the city was built in a mountainous region it was a natural citadel. __It was the capital of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Curse Of The Law Does Not Lead To Salvation

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 7, 2015

The presence of the Holy Spirit is the start of a new age. It points to the future, and it also points to courage, strength and power that we need to live as Christians in our sin-filled world.

In the reading we heard from Galatians 3:1-14 a few minutes ago, the apostle Paul is chastising the Galatians in love for wandering away from the truth of God’s Word. He calls them foolish (or having a lack of wisdom) for living by the world’s rules instead of living by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

A View Of The Church Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 3, 2007

Second part of the view of the Church - The Family, the Field, and Now the BUILDING

A View of the Church (Part 2) 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 Introduction A. Review: In the last sermon we saw that the church was viewed as a family and a field. Now, we see the church presented as a building. B. This has an individual application but it is still in the context of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Faith Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 26, 2009

An authentic believer must not only demonstrate his love by ready acceptance of others in the church, but he must also demonstrate his faith by responsible assistance to others. Those who possess authentic faith put it to work.

JAMES 2:14-20 AUTHENTIC FAITH WORKS [Matthew 7:15-23] An authentic believer must not only demonstrate his love by ready acceptance of others in the church, but he must also demonstrate his faith by responsible assistance to others. Those who possess authentic faith put it to work. Even in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Walk As Children Of Light

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

Walk as Children of light

INTRODUCTION In the previous verse we are told that we are to be imitators of God. How can we do that? WE must walk as He wants us to walk. We live in a society much like Paul’s, full of immorality and sin. We have all have come from the kingdom of darkness to the light. Most of us had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Despite His Wonders Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.

Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival Through Our High Priest

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007

Revival and getting back to basics of the Methodist foundations of service to God.

This past week I have thought a lot about what our Superintendent said about getting back to the basics, and to the spiritual revival of our communities. So what is the base of our faith? What is the very foundation that our Church is built upon? Our most basic part should be the faith in our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-7

Denomination: Methodist