Sermons on James 2:15:

Faith Works

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

A faith that doesn’t show itself in word and deed is dead.

Pentecost 17 B James 2:1-5; 8-10; 14-18 10/05/03 A woman called her doctor one morning, complaining that her husband had a snoring problem that kept her awake all night. She asked him if there was anything he could do to help out. "Well,” he said, “there is an operation I can perform that will ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005

[Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Faith. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

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

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith In God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Faith, it does a body good

Faith in God Mark 11:22-24 Sunday July 22, 2001 We have seen that God has provided a marvelous salvation from all the consequences of man’s rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005

We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005

Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Faith That Pleases God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004

Real faith is not just something you say, feel, think or even believe, it is something you DO.

"What does it take to really please God?" Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. The only way you can please God is by faith. What does that really mean? We ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Active Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Congregational

Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 3, 2007

Our behavior shows what we really believe.

“Faith that really works” “Our behavior shows what we really believe.” James 2:14-26 Sunday Morning Sermon June 3, 2007 Intro: Good morning. If our behavior shows what we really believe – what do you really believe? If you dismiss yourself from church every Sunday – but on a Friday or Saturday ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007

James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist