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  • John Wright avatar

    Faith Without Works Is Both Unprofitable And Dead! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that faith without works is dead and he uses for examples: helping the needy, the devils who believe but don't obey, Abraham and Rahab.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:14-26. This passage has much to say about the importance of both faith and works. 2. Years ago, there was an old gentleman whose job was to row people across a river at a spot where there was no other way to cross. (1) This elderly man was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Must Be Proven By Works & Not Just Words! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that biblical faith is not expressed in words only or just in one’s mind, but that it must be expressed in the actual doing and obeying what God and Christ command us to do.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:18-26. 2. In our last lesson we discussed two different kinds of faith, from James 2:14-17. We discussed a faith that is not profitable and a faith that is dead. As a contrast to those two faiths, we also discussed a “living faith”. 3. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abraham’s Faithful Work! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that Abraham's faith that Paul taught about in Romans chapter four is the same faith that the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about and both he and Paul teach that biblical faith is a working faith.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:21-24. 2. In the earlier lessons from this chapter James has declared and illustrated over and over the truth that a Christian is saved, “not by just faith, but rather by faith and works”. 3. In the last six verse of the second chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rahab And Her Works Of Faith ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that Rahab expressed her faith with obedience,as she hid the spies and did not just express her faith "without works".

    INTRODUCTION #9 1. Open your bibles to James 2:25&26. Let’s read these two verses, “25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Triumph Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010
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    God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

    The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Article 16: Faith Alone Justifies, But Not The Faith That Stands Alone. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 3, 2009
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    This sermon unpacks good works in the Christian life.

    ARTICLE 16. GOOD WORKS • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. ARTICLE 16. Good Works Good works are only those works which God has commanded in His Holy Word. Works which do not have the warrant of Scripture, and are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretence of good intentions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
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     | 6,801 views

    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,354 views

    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008
     | 5,600 views

    God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

    JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 5,173 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Cannot Outrun The Law Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2008
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     | 4,312 views

    The Royal Law, though neglected, is nevertheless the standard by which Christian conduct is judged.

    JAMES 2:8-13 YOU CANNOT OUTRUN THE LAW “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself,’ you are doing well. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Faith Is Never Passive Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2008
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     | 4,780 views

    Faith in Christ the Lord is life-changing, and the changes are evident to all people.

    JAMES 2:14-17 REAL FAITH IS NEVER PASSIVE “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Worrisome Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2008
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     | 3,342 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Proof

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
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     | 4,279 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist