Sermons on Faith Alone Not Works:

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Jul 8, 2002

This is a sermon on Romans 1:17 showing how we are justified by faith apart from our works.

Let’s go on a journey back in time almost 500 years ago. Germany, a dimly lit room, a young Augistianian monk studies. He struggled with guilt, he did pilgrimages, penance, masses, prayer – if a monk could be saved by his monkery it was him. After long hours of study the truth of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visible Faith

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 19, 2024

People tend to think about faith as a private matter. James would argue otherwise for a visible faith.

As we’ve been studying the book of James - we have observed how he calls us to have a “spiritual wholeness” - a faith that runs throughout all that we are. A faith that is revealed in our character, exhibited in conflicts, and heard in our conversations. He calls us to… persevere amidst trials, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Proverbs 3:27, Romans 3:28, Deuteronomy 6:4, Hebrews 11:19, Ephesians 5:3, Romans 12:3-8, Malachi 3:10, Nehemiah 6:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Like Abraham Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2026

As one considers Abraham, and all the saints of the Old Testament, the question is often raised – how were they saved and made acceptable to God? While it may seem difficult to fully comprehend, Scripture is clear that they were justified by faith, like all who believe.

Faith like Abraham Galatians 3:6-14 Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the doctrine of salvation by faith in Christ alone. Paul has clearly argued that this biblical doctrine is central to the gospel. The Galatians had been influenced by Judaizers, those who taught works of the law were ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can I Know If I Am Saved?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

This message answers the most important question we can ever ask....how can I know if I am truly saved?

NAIL IT DOWN “How can I know if I am Saved?” Ephesians 2:1-9 There are many questions for most of us that we struggle with in the Christian life. Some of these questions sound like this... • Why do my prayers never seem to reach God? How can I know if he is even listening? OR • How can I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham’s Faithful Work! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that Abraham's faith that Paul taught about in Romans chapter four is the same faith that the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about and both he and Paul teach that biblical faith is a working faith.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:21-24. 2. In the earlier lessons from this chapter James has declared and illustrated over and over the truth that a Christian is saved, “not by just faith, but rather by faith and works”. 3. In the last six verse of the second chapter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Faith And His Works Equals Justification

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 19, 2010

All those who struggle with their faith and their works, the struggle is over

Romans 5: 1 Deuteronomy 32: 20 Today, I pulled praises out of the minds of what people think about me; I’m pulling his praises out daily. I praised God for all the praises that he has given me to praise him with. I want be shame when he draws all the praises that he wants out of me for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 And Action

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2016

Faith without deeds is dead and useless. Faith with deeds points to God the Father in heaven!

FAITH AND ACTION James 2:14-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: The general idea of this sermon came from "God has and App for That" by Coach Dale Brown. Excellent book! Day in and day out the world accuses us Christians as being hypocrites. We say we love ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Let's talk about why our work matters.

“Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday” Ephesians 6:5-9 OPEN: Every week as I’m preparing for Sunday, I get excited about what I’m studying, and I think to myself, “If only people could get a hold of the principles here - what a difference it would make in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works.

Title: Can you have faith and works? Theme: To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works. Text: James 2:14-26 James 2:14. What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? What better way to answer the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

God' Kingdom Work Is A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2005

PENTECOST 4(B) God’s kingdom work is a matter of faith: Faith that God’s word is working and faith that God’s church is growing.

GOD’S KINGDOM WORK IS A MATTER OF FAITH (Outline) MARK 4:26-34 - June 12, 2005 - PENTECOST 4 INTRO: Our gracious God has opened his hand and provided us with abundant blessings. We have been provided with moisture and sunshine. The spring rains have come gently to water the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Living And Working Together Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 7, 2005

If we truly want to know who we are, why we are here, what our purpose is, and where we are going, we need to go back to the Book of Genesis.This Series of sermons are based on a book by Ruben Shelly

LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER Text: Genesis 2 & 3 Introduction: All schoolteachers can tell you every class they teach is different. They all have different personalities. I had one class several years ago that was unique because of their humor. This was a small class of 11 or 12 students; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working While Waiting

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The Faithfulness of God

2 Thessalonians 3 - Working While Waiting - 7/24/16 Turn with me to the book of 2 Thessalonians, chapter 3.  We’ve been looking at the book of 2 Thessalonians, which is a letter from the Apostle Paul to Christians in a town in Greece called Thessalonica.  It’s a town that is still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham Justified By Faith

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 25, 2024

Paul proves through Scripture that Abraham was not justified by works.

4:1 “What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh?” Let’s look at this verse, as all the others, one word at a time. “Then” is “therefore” in this text. Based on all Paul has told us about sin, righteousness, judgment – by the way, the three things Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God