Sermons on faith alone not works: showing 451-465 of 197,168

Be Faithful To The Faithful One

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Be Faithful to the Faithful One by confessing his gospel, by performing his work, and by trusting his promises.

What’s the difference between a faithful fan and a fair weather fan? A faithful fan will continue to cheer and promote his team no matter how poorly it’s doing. A fair weather fan will only root for his team if it’s doing well. Such fans have even been known to switch allegiance in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Working It Out

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

Work gets overwhelming. The people we work with seem hurtful and self serving. Yet, work is a place where we live out our faith--a setting where we must learn to be more Christlike.

This passage about Mary and Martha is familiar to many of you. It is fairly well known. It is a story about one women working in the kitchen and making preparations to entertain guests while her sister is involved in spiritual pursuits and assisting directly in the ministry of Jesus. And, when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

Who But God Alone?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

A reminder that the best thing we can receive from Jesus is forgiveness

You’ve had a run-in with your wife. She didn’t understand your point of view, and she really laid into you. You both had to leave for work, and you both left in a huff. The day went on, though not very well, and your anger subsided. Finally, you’re both about to get to sit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

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

Rejoicing In Christ Alone

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2008

Philippians 3:1-12 verse upon verse weekly study. Good solid Bible teaching.

Rejoicing in Christ Alone Philippians 3:1-12 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glory To God Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 20, 2017

Romans 11:36 shows that God alone is to be glorified.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scripture Alone - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 21, 2008

Is the Bible the authoritative "Word of God" or a mere "respected voice" in the Christian community?

Dakota Community Church September 21, 2008 Scripture Alone 1 The Holy Bible; you know that as a Christian you are supposed to read it. You see the reading plan in the bulletin every week. You notice the sermon points all being backed by scripture. You even notice that many of the songs we sing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"Esther’s Finest Hour”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 9, 2018

Esther is called upon to stand for the people of God.

A Study of the Book of Esther “Esther’s Finest Hour” Esther 5:1-6:14 In the last chapter a previously unknown man named Haman was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

Introduction to the letter to the Romans

I feel a bit like we’ve just climbed on board a jet going from Melbourne to London, or we’re just setting off to drive from Melbourne to Perth. There’s a long journey before us, but there’ll be lots of exciting things to see on the way; lots of varied scenery. And by the end of our journey I hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who But God Alone? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus' priority went beyond the physical needs of men to meet the needs of their fallen souls

I’m intrigued by what people consider important today; priorities. For instance, college students are people who are apparently concerned with finding a job – something than has been getting tougher over the past few years. The average college student is also concerned with Texting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leave Me Alone! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2016

a study of the book of Job 10: 1 – 22

Job 10: 1 – 22 Leave Me Alone! 1“My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Show me why You contend with me. 3 Does it seem good to You that You should oppress, that You ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Hard Work Of Trust

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021

God teaches us to trust in him and in his Son our Saviour. God tells us that anxious care and bitter sighing won’t help. Discontentment will get us nowhere, but only humble trust and steadfast faith.

Have you ever felt like complaining against the LORD? Maybe you’ve prayed and prayed, but the answer that you wanted hasn’t come. Or you don’t like what God has brought into your life: lots of disappointment, lots of frustration. Or maybe you look at all the wickedness in the world, and you fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39, Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Partner In The Work Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 4, 2010

God provides for those with faith to partner in the work of the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction In his bestselling book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie explains that when he met a businessman for the first time, he asked which sign of the Zodiac he was born under. Almost none of the guys knew, so Carnegie would ask the day of his birth so he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

Why are there so many divisions (denomitaions) among God’s people. Why can’t we get along? Aseemingly minor event in the life of our Lord will help us to better understand how things got the way they are—and what we can do to fix them.

by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 3 Following Jesus Alone Have you ever stopped to count all the churches in your town? Take a leisurely drive through Any Town, U.S.A. and try counting all the church buildings you see—you’ll probably run out of fingers and toes. Let your fingers walk through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Christian Church