Sermons on James 2:21:

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

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 With Legs On!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

2 New teachers, and 1 Usher were called out from this practical measage! Simple but profound.

Faith With Legs On! Text: James 2:14-22 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tell And Show Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

What kind of faith is God looking for in your life?

TELL AND SHOW James 2:14- Two country fellows that met on a back road one afternoon. One had a possum-hunting dog with him. The other said, “How much will you take for that dog?” The owner said he would take $100 for it. The other fellow pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Consistent Faith

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 1, 2008

Consistent faith is impartial Consistent faith is active Consistent faith is REAL!

James Ch 2:1-26 Consistent faith If you are interested in politics, the last few weeks and months have been quite interesting. And it has culminated with the Crewe and Nantwich by-election last week, in which the substantial majority of Gwyneth Dunwoody was completely reversed by the success of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008

A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that lives what it says it believes.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 14, 2007 LIVING Faith – James 2:11-26 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into ...read more

Scripture: James 2:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say about the subject of Faith Without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Faith

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the evidence of saving faith.

Saving Faith James 2:14-26 Saving Faith Produces More Than Empty Words James 1:22 1 Corinthians 4:20 Romans 2:6 Saving Faith Produces More Than Acceptance Of Truth Mark 1:23-24 Revelation 2:2-5 Saving Faith Produces Evidence Obedience Genesis 15:5-6 Genesis 22:1-2 Genesis 2:9-14 Luke ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Worrisome Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2008

The Reformers were right when they said, "Faith alone justifies, but the faith that justifies is never alone." James compels us to example this essential truth.

JAMES 2:14-26 A WORRISOME TRUTH “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Proof

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

Do you have actions that prove your faith?

Faith Proof James 2:14-26 Trying to win their case some lawyers have been known to ask some incredibly unbelievable questions. The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer’s Journal gave the following example Question: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? No Did you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Test 3: Works Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

We don’t work for our faith—true Christians work as a result of our faith. The right kind of works are always a sure test to prove the genuineness of faith. James continues with the third test of faith—the works test.

1. Works that show compassion for God’s creation (14-17) 2. Works that show trust in God’s Word (18-19) 3. Works that show hope in God’s promises (20-24) 4. Works that show service to God’s people (25-26) JAMES 2:26 Men, I want you to try this when you get home. Go into your wife’s favorite ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist