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  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Dead Useless Faith

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    This sermon is an encouragement to put our faith into action.

    James 2:14-26 "Dead, Useless Faith" By Pastor Mark Hiehle At the end of every year, businesses pause to evaluate themselves. How did they fair over the last year? Did they make a profit, stay the same or did they lose money? What successes did they achieve and what mistakes did they make? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 15,255 views

    Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

    Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Let'em Work, Let'em Live

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    To please God, our faith must be followed by action.

    LET’EM WORK, LET’EM LIVE JAMES 2: 14 – 26 AUGUST 12, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Story of lil Leroy and the birthday bicycle. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Is it possible for Christ to save me from the perils of wickedness without saving me for the cause of goodness? Is Christianity mere mental assent to a fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    How To Have Real Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 176 ratings
     | 14,486 views

    Faith that saves is a faith that serves, that is how you know that it is real.

    HOW TO HAVE REAL FAITH Grow Up Rather Than Give Up - Part 7 James 2:14-26 2 COR 13:5 "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves." The Coke Company says’ that their drink is the Real Thing. There are many different religions that claim to be the real thing. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Mission Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    Essentials For Growth

    A. Represent Christian Righteousness. 1. Jas. 2:17 "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." 2. Rom. 8:2 "Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death". 3. Eph. 4:24 "Put on the new self, created ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

    Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Faith...takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 450 ratings
     | 146,981 views

    How to grow in Christlike Faith

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Faith…Takes A Licking And Keeps On Ticking! Pastor Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Rushing avatar

    Faith That Works

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Rice avatar

    The Real Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Formative Service Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Our faith is demonstrated by our service to others, and it one of the ways God forms us into mature Christians

    Habits that lead to Christian Maturity Formative Service In Lent we went through a series called “Habits That Lead to Christian Maturity”, we looked at formative reading, formative prayer, Formative Fellowship, and Formative Worship. We felt like we needed to stay with Worship for a while, so we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The 3 M's Of Ministry

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    We look at the 3 M’s of Ministry: MODEL, MENTOR, MOTIVATE.

    Outline first, then Full text THE THREE M’S OF MINISTRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DEFINE MINISTRY? DO YOU HAVE A MINISTRY? WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF YOUR MINISTRY? HOW DO YOU EVALUATE YOUR MINISTRY? ARE YOU PREPARING YOURSELF TO REACH FARTHER IN MINISTRY? DO YOU ACCEPT STATUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Rahab: The Woman Who Trusted God Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 81,450 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Do Nothing Faith Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    What kind of faith do you have?

    Do Nothing Faith James 2:14-26 I. Complete faith A. Intellectual faith 1. an intelligent knowing 2. admits that God is real 3. not an overall commitment/relationship 4. even the demons believe B. Works/Deeds 1. By themselves do not make for faith 2. When driven by faith, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim George avatar

    What Is Real Faith? Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

    “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist