Sermons on James 2:24:

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Do-Gooder Doesn't Get It!

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 22, 2002

You cannot enter heaven based upon your works alone, nor can you get there with a dead faith !!!

Works Are A Response To Our Faith James 2:14-26 How many of us know someone that honestly believes that they can get to heaven as a result of their good deeds? I think that we all have met someone like that, haven’t we? I am saddened when I hear about these people. They truly are lost in all ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Oh Yeah! Prove It! (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

It is not enough to claim faith; there should be some evidence to prove your claim.

James 2:19-26 July 18, 1999 “Oh yeah? Prove it!” Part II Introduction - It is not enough to claim faith; there should be some evidence to prove your claim. Tomorrow evening, one of the most important events that we will conduct all year will begin at 6:30. That event is Vacation Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict Is In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001

In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

"The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk And Be Blameless Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 4, 2001

Abraham was justified before Isaac was born, yet his sacrifice was evidence of this faith. This study looks at our lifestyle as evidence for our faith in Christ or in the world.

Walking by Faith and Blameless Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 2 "And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly." 3 Then Abram fell on his face, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-11, James 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of Faith

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Faith without works is dead so living faith must produce righteous works.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rahab: The Woman Who Trusted God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. How could a prostitute be given the same honor as man like Abraham? Read her story and discover the rewards of trusting God...

RAHAB – THE WOMAN WHO TRUSTED GOD Joshua 2:1-24 Read at beginning of service: James 2:14-26 (NIV) 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, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Works

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

James talks about three kinds of faith.

I. Introduction a. There is a large controversy between Faith and Works. Many churches say you must have works to get to heaven, others say it is “Faith Alone” that saves. i. Paul states in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For if is by grace you have been saved through faith; and that nor of yourselves, if is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thing

Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002

A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Today we will look at Moses. The man God chose to deliver the people of Egypt out of cruel bondage

Moses: God’s hero of the faith! Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the last few weeks we have been exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We have been taking quick glimpses of a few of God’s heroes of the faith. Theses messages have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29, James 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is My Faith Real? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001

Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Friend Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan