Sermons on Faith Alone Not Works:

The Work Of An Evangelist

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 19, 2023

The Great Commission is our call to evangelize the world. It applies to every believer, without exception. And if you are a believer, but don’t have the desire to tell others about Jesus...then you are not right with God.

The Work of an Evangelist Acts 8:26-40 Sitting in his Roman cell, knowing that the time of his death was at hand, the apostle Paul wrote one last letter to his protégé, Timothy, and encouraged him to remain faithful to the very end. He told him to 2Ti 4:5 …be watchful in all things, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Faith And Works: Putting Our Beliefs Into Action

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Apr 16, 2023

Faith and works: Putting our beliefs into action

Introduction In the Bible, there are many different passages that can seem to contradict each other. One such example is James 2:14-17, which seems to suggest that faith without works is dead, and Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith alone. Similarly, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 7:15-24

Work!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 3, 2012

What does the Bible teach us about work? There is more here than we may realize!

Today let's begin a series of lessons on a much needed subject: Work! An employer called in all his workers together for a meeting and said, "We have just purchased a bunch of robots. And these robots will free you from some of the menial things you have been doing in the past, tightening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

If you didn’t have to work, what would you do to fill your time? What if you knew the truths about the purpose of work that could reward you with much more than a paycheck? Get ready to learn about God’s design for work!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Work Selected Scriptures If you were with us last Sunday, you would know we covered the topic of rest. We saw that rest is not passive but purposeful activities. And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 5:17, John 16:8-11

Denomination: *other

Without Good Works Your Faith Is Dead Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2007

#9 in the Book of James Series deals with faith versus works in obtaining salvation.

#9 Without Good Works Your Faith is Dead Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Tonight we are going to look at one of the oldest doctrinal battles to be found within the church. The battle to decide this issue has raged for centuries. It was an issue which brought turmoil and even dissention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wanting, Waiting, Working

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011

These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have A Childlike Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

A childlike faith is faith in Jesus alone. A childlike faith is blessed by Jesus' love.

HAVE A CHILDLIKE FAITH (Outline) June 25, 2023 – Pentecost 4 – MARK 10:13-16 INTRO.: The Lord Jesus encourages us to have a childlike faith. We remember the power of God’s living and active word. God’s word is so powerful that it can and does change our stony hearts into hearts of flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Parting Admonitions Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 8 of 8

Galatians 6:11-18 – Parting Admonitions The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Way To Make It Work

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009

God is trying to take us all to new places in the things of Him, He is trying to get us to listen to His voice and listen to His bid.Through Jesus we have a way to make it work.

A Way To Make It Work 1 Peter 2:1-10 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021

A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unseen Persons And Their Works Series

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Mar 7, 2020

Effective faith involves being aware of the supernatural. It recognises that God Himself is a Spirit and that the most important things take place in the spirit realm.

The bible shows us that there are unseen personalities and operations around us. Some of them are working for us while some are working against us. Some want our good while some want to harm us in whatever way they can. This does not have to make anyone nervous, it should only stir us to become ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Kings 6:15-17, Job 2:7, Exodus 14:24-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith And Deeds

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Mar 16, 2001

This sermon is about a faith which works

FAITH AND DEEDS Scripture References : James 2 : 14 - 16 / Matthew 25 : 14 - 30 ; 34 - 46 James 2, Verse 14 :"What good is it brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him?" A lot of people might use verses such as this to support their argument that the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 31, 2009

If you were to take a quiz about your faith, what kind of faith would you have as a result? James in chapter 2, gives us the foundation of where our faith should be and what it should be.

What Kind of Faith Do You Have? James 2:14-26 Intro If you have a Facebook account on your computer at home to keep up with friends and family, you will have seen quizzes taken by people you know, which are usually titled “What kind of…” or “Which one of…” They are just for fun and can be very ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

If I Preach Christ Alone, I Preach Christ Still

Contributed by Jennifer Verdin on Aug 21, 2001

Preaching Christ without compromise.

The ancient practices of voodoo run rampant in my part of the country. It has been suffocating at times to take a stand for the truth and not waver. I am seeing the effects of these beliefs destroy the youth and the children of our city. Preachers of old had never challenged the strongholds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works – Two Sides Of The Same Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31)

Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:A young boy, on an errand for his mother, had just bought a dozen eggs. Walking out of the store, he tripped and dropped the sack. All the eggs broke, and the sidewalk was a mess. The boy tried not to cry. A few people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational