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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Profitable Faith

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010
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    James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

    PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    They Abandoned Their Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 7, 2014
     | 2,586 views

    To show that faith is our overcoming factor.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you abandoned your faith? Do you have faith in JESUS in the first place? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is our overcoming factor. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:6 (Today's English Version) 6:6 And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Blessings Of The Faithful

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting to be blessed this New year, 2013? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD already did it for us to be blessed. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 28:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting to be blessed this New year, 2013? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD already did it for us to be blessed. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 28:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith That Moves Mountains Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2012
     | 8,853 views

    Faith without works is dead faith.

    October 7, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 2:14-26 Subject: Faith Title; James Part 4 – Faith That Moves Mountains Today we continue in our series from the book of James. I want to begin by turning over to Mark 11. James instruction to us today is about faith. It’s the same thing that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Kind Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011
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     | 6,927 views

    The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

    What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Grace Living Lessens Legalism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 24, 2004
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     | 3,365 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us realize that a person living according to a lawful orientation is always looking for guidelines by which everyone’s actions can be regulated. A person living by Christ’s graceful attitude looks to the Spirit and the word of God fo

    Grace Living Lessens Legalism Galatians 2:16 "Yet we know that a man is justified or reckoned righteous and in right standing with God not by works of the Law but only through faith and absolute reliance to trust in Jesus the Anointed One. Therefore, even we ourselves believed on Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Grace And The Hidden Chains Of Legalism

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 24, 2025
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    This sermon discusses the danger of slipping to legalism after being saved by grace.

    Scripture: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Grace is a glorious gift. It is the unmerited favor of God lavished upon sinners who cannot earn their way to heaven. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Using Appropriate Legal Channels Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 10, 2025
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     | 272 views

    Acts 25:1-12 shows us how God sovereignly protects his servants in the face of hostile opposition, enabling them to proclaim the truth with unwavering conviction.

    Introduction In 1999, Sonny Bharadia, a 25-year-old Indian immigrant and recent college graduate working as a convenience store clerk in Savannah, GA, was wrongfully convicted of assaulting and murdering 19-year-old Stephanie Bennett. The crime occurred in a parked car near a local park. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Legalism: Our Great Enemy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    Paul has been writing to the Philippian church, warning them about internal controversies that could divide them. Now Paul turns the attention of the church in Philippi away from the internal controversies and tells them to watch out for legalists.

    What is your aim as a Christian? The aim of a Christian is to, or should be to, please God. Every Christian should in his heart seek to please God. So as Christians we often as that question. What can we do to please God? One person asked this question to a respected Christian institution. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

    Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Bondage Of Legalism And Freedom Of True Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,721 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness Philipians 3:1-11 David Taylor Legalism is as deadly as it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation that God intends; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Modern Day Pharisees

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022
     | 1,866 views

    Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

    Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Faith And Prayer

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 20, 2021
     | 2,820 views

    Why are some prayers answered while others are not? It has to do with materialism vs. spirituality.

    Faith and Prayer Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:14-29 14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. 16 And He asked them, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 82 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    . In this section of James’ letter, we see an objection stated (v. 18a), the objection challenged (vv. 18b-19), and the objector confronted (v. 20).

    What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the Skeptic James 2:18-20 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 8, 2001 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago I talked about the way James weaved a courtroom drama throughout his writing, in the first half of chapter two. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 15,430 views

    Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

    Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist