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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Warm Fuzzies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010
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    Done on the Sunday when all members were asked to bring sweaters to support a Southern Baptist missions project for North Korea. As preacher I wore a couple of sweaters and took them off to illustrate points. We are to do more than mouth encouragement.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 The classroom teacher talks herself blue in the face, teaching the mysteries of algebra to reluctant junior highs, who are silently saying to themselves, "Why do I need to know this stuff? I never met an algebra and I hope I never do." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2010
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    James tells us that faith without works is dead. He is not saying Paul is wrong. Paul spoke about becoming a believer and follower of Christ, James is talking about behaving as a believer and follower of Christ. Out loud faith is not merely, words, thi

    Intro: What does your faith say? That is the question you should ask yourself this morning as you listen to this message. What does your lifestyle say about the God you say you serve? James is clearly pulling no punches as He deals directly with living, abiding full life generating faith. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012
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    A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

    “Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith By Itself

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 8, 2012
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    Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

    James 2: 1 – 17 / Faith By Itself Intro: Have you ever wondered why the owners of Golden Corral chose that name for their restaurant. The word “Golden” conjures up in our minds the idea of great value, great wealth, ultimate, the pinnacle. - - - I don’t have a problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faithing - Faith Without Works Is Dead

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 9, 2012
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    In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 ; Psalm 125 ; James 2:1-17 and Mark 7:24-37. Alexander Graham Bell was an amazingly talented person. He invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,833 views

    Don't tell me about your faith, show it to me!

    Faith In Action Text: James 2:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Samuel Bradburn, an ASSOCIATE OF JOHN WESLEY, was highly respected by his friends and used by God as an effective preacher. On one occasion he was in desperate financial need. When Wesley learned of his circumstances, he sent him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 8,768 views

    You cannot separate faith from good works; they are interrelated.

    Faith That Works Text: James 2:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, "Daddy, he pushed that guy under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 8, 2019
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     | 41,217 views

    Whether it’s deep-rooted habits in your life that refuses to move, whether is mountain-like problems that your facing that you cannot move or you are having a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

    There are several kinds of prayers that we find in the Bible. Long prayers, short prayers. three-word This afternoon I want to particularly turn your attention to one prayer that the disciples made. The prayer has profound significance. The prayer and the answer to that prayer probably impacted ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unrequited Love Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2019
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     | 7,787 views

    The passionate love of God is the blazing fire at the heart of all creation. God thinks about you every moment of every day. His love will never vary or change. That God would love even the vilest of sinners is the greatest mystery of eternity.

    God has commanded that every human being love Him with EVERYTHING in them (Deut 6:5). The GREAT commandment supersedes all others. Sadly, in the lives of too many Christians, God’s love is unrequited. There are some Christians who are not comfortable with the way God truly feels about them, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show And Tell

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
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    This morning we are going to examine how we should “Show and Tell” our faith. It is not about how much we know, but in how much we show.

    Show & Tell Scripture Reference: James 2:14-20 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on July 1, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Opening Illustration— When my oldest daughter was in Pre-K, she brought home a flyer from the school advising us of an upcoming event at her school. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Is Helping Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017
     | 6,756 views

    We respond to God’s grace when we look beyond ourselves, see the needs of others and strive to met those needs.

    James 2:8, 14-17. “Giving is Helping Others” INTRODUCTION We come to the fourth and final Sunday of our Stewardship Emphasis Program. Within the theme “Giving Is ...” we’ve highlighted that giving and stewardship is “Praising God,” “Loving Our Neighbor,” “Serving Jesus,” and “Helping Others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Just Shall Live By Faith

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 7,874 views

    We need to revisit the doctrine of Justification bt Faith alone in light of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation

    The Just Shall Live By Faith Romans 1:17 Romans 1:17 is arguably the most influential sentence that has ever been written, even more than the beloved John 3:16. This is because of how this verse transformed Martin Luther’s life and became a central theme to the Reformation of which we are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Zombie Christians

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 17,878 views

    This message used the illustration of a Zombie to explain how Christians can walk on this earth and not beaware of the spiritual power and impact that they are supposed to have and exhibit.

    Zombie Christians Scriptures: Rev. 3:5-6; 15-16; Heb. 10:23-25; James 2:14-24 Since the start of the year I have been sharing with you how we are in a battle. I have focused on the spiritual battle that we are fighting against Satan but starting with this message I will be shifting to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Without Works Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,022 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 I. Introduction A. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. The first two weeks, we examined How to Respond to Trials & How to Understand & Defeat Temptation. Since that time, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tabitha Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,368 views

    Tabitha stands as the Biblical model of “servant evangelism." What makes this form of evangelism is that it is so authentic. It has the ability to touch people that nobody else can reach. Humble service. This is what draws people to you … to the Christ in you.

    Some people serve God by preaching to millions on the TV or radio or internet. Some people serve God by brining thousands to Christ. Some people serve God by using their God-given talents to write songs and sing them to huge crowds all around the world … or write dozens of books … or write and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist