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Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.
“IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more
Scripture: James 2:14-26
Denomination: Baptist
To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people
Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
#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
For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.
James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more
Scripture: James 1:17-27
Denomination: Lutheran
Fifth message from the series, 'FAith The Greatest Power in the World
Faith Working Hebrews 11:7; Gen.9 INTRODUCTION As we resume our study on faith, it would be proper at this point to do a brief review. This chapter introduces the second half of Paul’s teaching on the superiority of Christ to the Jewish Old testament system of works. In chapters 1 through ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:7
Denomination: Pentecostal
in these difficult days before Jesus comes again, depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.
Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE... I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” His older brother leaned over, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15
Denomination: Evangelical Free
This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ as the foundation of our righteousness, rather than adherence to religious law, as illustrated in Galatians 2:11-21. Key
Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be with you once again, in this sacred space where our hearts unite in worship, our souls find solace in His presence, and our spirits are nourished by His Word. Today, we turn our gaze upon a passage that is a treasure trove of wisdom and ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21
Topics: True Faith
faith without works is dead
James 2:19-26 Show Me Your Faith. I once heard a pastor say, “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I believe that it was Augustine who said, “Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never alone.” Good works do not save, we are saved ...read more
Scripture: James 2:19-26
Faith Without Works is Dead
Open your bibles to James Chapter 2. As we continue our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. Last week we learned that. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Gospel pollution and what it takes to truly be saved. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoint, and Handout.
What Does It Take? Acts 15:1-11 If someone were to walk up to you on the street and ask you out of the blue, “how can I be saved?”, what would you say? Would you know how to answer them? What would you say it would take for them to be born again? This is no small question…for the correct answer ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:1-11
A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David
Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more
Scripture: Romans 4:1-15
This is the fourth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon shows three ways to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.
I. Introduction a. Work Out your Salvation (12-13) i. Paul was urging the church to obey his teaching. ii. Paul would urge us to do the same. II. The First Way is to stop Grumbling (14-15) a. Stop Grumbling for the purpose proving yourselves as being blameless. b. And for the purpose of being ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the contrast between two men, two acts, and two results.
Scripture Years ago my daughter’s third grade teacher started worshiping at our church. Before she started teaching, however, she used to work as a representative for Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)—a ministry that reaches children with the good news of God. Lauren’s teacher ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:12-21
A message that examines the role of good works for those who are saved by grace
Are you good enough? You might want to think that through. You might want to because we’re talking about your eternity here. You also might want to because you never know when someone’s going to do a man on the street interview and ask you that question… (video about being ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 73:1-15
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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