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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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    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

  • Carl Finney avatar

    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

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    A Profitable Faith. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
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    Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

    A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

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    Becoming Relevant (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005
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    Part 5 in the SPIRIT-led lifestyle, we must ask ourselves: does what we do make any difference?

    The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 5: Becoming Relevant James 2:18-19 illust--Matthew Woodly relates an account of meeting some children in a park. He had stopped to spend some time alone in the park when the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vital Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005
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    To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

    Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 6,900 views

    James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service

    Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
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    Our faith should be the motivaing factor in serving Jesus

    Faith that Works James 2:14-26 October 8, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In one of his sermons, A.C. Dixon told of an incident that took place in Brooklyn, N.Y. A detective who had been looking for a local citizen finally tracked him down in a drugstore. As the man began to make his purchase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Wants Us To Produce Fruit Based On His Word.

    Contributed by Thomas Perdana on Nov 20, 2006
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    The relation between faith and works in our Christian living.

    Our text for today from James 2:14-26 (New International Version). Faith and Deeds 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Faith That Saves Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    Saving faith is more than something you say, feel, or think, it is something you do.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of the great tightrope walker named Blondin? 1. For many years I’ve used his story to illustrate saving faith. 2. His story really captivates my mind and challenges my heart. 3. Blondin’s real name was Jean Francois Gravelet. He lived from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Abraham, Friend Of God

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
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    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
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    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

  • Josh Reich avatar

    In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007
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    How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

    This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All About Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist