Sermons on Faith Alone Not Works:

It's His Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the church.

It’s His Church October 13, 2013 For the past number of weeks, we’ve been looking at the church, and today and in two weeks, we’ll take a final look for now at the church. Remember, next week is more of a special week, as we will have a special worship and pot luck honoring our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Before The After

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

We are always seeking God for an after this moment, we want to move beyond the current to get our blessing, God says there has to be a before the after!

“The Before the After” 1 Chronicles 18:1-4 (1) Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. (2) And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David’s servants, [and] brought gifts. (3) And David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 18:1-4

He Will Complete What He Has Started Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 9, 2022

"Trust in the Lord, lean on him don't be afraid, our God is near" an old song reminds us to continue our trust in the Lord. Because the one who began his good works (Eph 2:10) in us surely would finish at the right time.

Dear beloved, Knowing God is necessary for a Christian living! more than that Knowing God's greatness is mandatory! according to Psalm 145:3. For the psalmist says, greatly praise the greatness of God, which is never ending. In this year 2022, if you are still reading my series, I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of Agreement 3b

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2023

This message concludes this series on the power of agreement.

The Power of Agreement Part 3b Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-5; 13-15; Matthew 5:16 Introduction Last week I started this message and we looked at the first five verses in Philippians chapter two. I shared with you the beginning process of things we must do internally in order to come into ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking & Boasting Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the power of words, focusing on teachings from the book of James, and will encourage believers to use their words as tools of hope and reconciliation.

Welcome back church! I’m so excited about today’s message and I’ve got lots to share with you as this is our largest section of James in this series. Conveniently for me, it’s all about words. As you probably know already, the book of James spends a lot of time, probably close to a third of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 4:1-17

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Words, Hope & Reconciliation

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

The Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Crisis of Faith

Exodus 14. 1-31 The Crisis of Faith 13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Called To Solitude

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

Only in coming away and being alone with Jesus will we have the power and provision of God to do His work.

I. The Call to Solitude verses 30-32 A. Called out of the Active Life Disciples two by two go out to heal the sick, raise the dead etc. For years they watched Jesus do it. Now it was their turn. They had seen God’s power worked through them, Demons cast out, the blind see etc. The crowds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 25, 2020

Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!

Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

His Faithfulness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We look at the fruit of faithfulness and see how this characteristic of God becomes a powerful witness to the fact that God is real and He is in us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Few years ago held special service to try and reach those outside the church. One of highlights was this song. Words come from a person outside church looking for something. Ev’ry night I say a prayer, In the hopes that there’s a Heaven, But ev’ry day I’m more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 9, 2014

Without a shield, we will falter on the battlefield. With the shield of faith we can ward off attacks. Don’t let your shield down; it receives the blows meant for you. Keep the faith!

“Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,” Ephesians 6:16. Some of our forward-deployed soldiers are using Exo-Shield body armor, comprised of a series of contoured, ergonomically designed armor plates for the upper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 1, 2023

Habakkuk, while waiting for and expecting an eventual judgment of Babylon, received a vision that evokes memories of past deliverance—both from a historical and godly view.

Live by Faith When shopping at Piggly Wiggly, Publix, Wal-Mart, or Winn-Dixie, most of us pay with credit cards. Of course, whatever we charge on those cards has to be paid back. Believe it or not, there is a freely given, exchangeable credit that can be used to secure our ticket to heaven. Just ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Amos 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Feeling It Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 13, 2017

What happens when we don't feel God's presence.

Believing and not Believing I’m Not Feeling It May 14, 2017 Have you ever heard of Morris Albert? I’m sure most of you have, even if you can’t think of who and what he’s famous for! Listen to the first line of his most popular song from my Sophomore year in high school . . . 1974 ~ SONG - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-14, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

If you claim to have faith you must have deeds.

FAITH IN ACTION Jesus Christ was the most powerful example of faith and deeds the world has ever seen. So powerful was His example that John said in: Jn 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rewards Of Faith

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith.

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith. Because in faith we believe the world had it's beginning. It is faith that is the start of a new life in Christ. It is faith that allows us to live in this ungodly world. And it is the one thing that will help us to leave this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist