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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006
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    This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

    James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Spiritual Malfunction

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
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    When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

    A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Results Of Faith: A Changed Life

    Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Oct 23, 2006
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    We say we have faith but do our actions prove it?

    The results of faith: A changed life James 2:14-26 It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. This morning as we consider this passage we are challenged to take a look at our faith. Do you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Challange To Live Love

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
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    Issuing a challange to live love. Showing the diffrence between good works and works that are good.

    KJV James 2:17-20 “ Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Memorial

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
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    The need for us to be a living Memorial for Christ.

    Three Questions for this lesson: 1) Why is it important to “confess” Jesus? (A: Matthew 10:32-33) 2) How do we “confess” Jesus? (A: Romans 10:9-10) 3) What is True a Confession of Jesus as Lord and Savior? (A: James 2:19-26) 2142; ’azkarah – a reminder; specifically remembrance- offering: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Abraham, Friend Of God

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
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     | 5,560 views

    In Three major religions, Abraham is called the "Friend of God." This sermon explores the character and attributes of Abraham that cause him to be held in such high esteem by God.

    ABRAHAM: FRIEND OF GOD James 2:23; II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8 Intro: In three different passages in the Bible, Abraham is referred to as “the friend of God.” He is the father of the faithful. He is a central figure in three world religions: Moslem, Judaism, and Christianity. What was it about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
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    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
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     | 31,679 views

    James defines the difference between real and phony faith.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Real McCoy James 1:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Did you ever wonder where that expression The Real McCoy comes from? According to the folks at phrases.org, nobody really knows for sure. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving Forward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Taking your next step spiritually.

    Moving Forward James 1:25-27 8/14/06 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006
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    Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

    James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Getting Past The Glitter #3 - "Doing" Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Third message in series, about getting past the rhetoric of Christmas.

    Getting Past the Glitter #3 - "Doing" Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, James 1:26-27 December 12, 2004 Introduction One of the cool things about the holiday season is the abundance of chocolate, at least that’s cool to me. And confident of the fact that there are others like me here ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Screen Door On A Submarine

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
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    A Comparison of faith and works.

    JAMES 2:14-26 “A SCREEN DOOR ON A SUBMARINE” A) Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, * It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine! * James makes the same point: * Faith without works is dead, noting that works is what defines a Christian life. * There are those who read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,858 views

    The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

    Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Showing No Favoritism Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,541 views

    The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

    Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ