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  • Lee Henry avatar

    Abraham, Friend Of God

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,743 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
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,009 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

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    Without Good Works Your Faith Is Dead Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,024 views

    #9 in the Book of James Series deals with faith versus works in obtaining salvation.

    #9 Without Good Works Your Faith is Dead Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May Tonight we are going to look at one of the oldest doctrinal battles to be found within the church. The battle to decide this issue has raged for centuries. It was an issue which brought turmoil and even dissention ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Test 3: Works Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    We don’t work for our faith—true Christians work as a result of our faith. The right kind of works are always a sure test to prove the genuineness of faith. James continues with the third test of faith—the works test.

    1. Works that show compassion for God’s creation (14-17) 2. Works that show trust in God’s Word (18-19) 3. Works that show hope in God’s promises (20-24) 4. Works that show service to God’s people (25-26) JAMES 2:26 Men, I want you to try this when you get home. Go into your wife’s favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Good Works Go Together Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    #10 in the Book of James Series continues with teaching concerning the relationship of faith and works in our salvation.

    #10 Faith and Good Works Go Together The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There was a man in England who put his Rolls-Royce on a boat and went across the English Channel to the mainland to take a vacation. While he was driving around Europe, the motor on his car quit running. He cabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,614 views

    To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works.

    Title: Can you have faith and works? Theme: To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works. Text: James 2:14-26 James 2:14. What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? What better way to answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Saving Faith

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    Message about the evidence of saving faith.

    Saving Faith James 2:14-26 Saving Faith Produces More Than Empty Words James 1:22 1 Corinthians 4:20 Romans 2:6 Saving Faith Produces More Than Acceptance Of Truth Mark 1:23-24 Revelation 2:2-5 Saving Faith Produces Evidence Obedience Genesis 15:5-6 Genesis 22:1-2 Genesis 2:9-14 Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that lives what it says it believes.

    Foolproof – A Study of James January 14, 2007 LIVING Faith – James 2:11-26 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

    Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith With Legs On!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,941 views

    2 New teachers, and 1 Usher were called out from this practical measage! Simple but profound.

    Faith With Legs On! Text: James 2:14-22 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • KL BURRUS avatar

    The Friend Of God

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,060 views

    What does it take to be God’s friend? What was it that Abraham and God had that made theirs such a unique friendship?

    THE FRIEND OF GOD “And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God” (James 2:23). There is within the human personality a need that is universally felt. It is a need that is sought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Biblical Faith (Part 2)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,376 views

    This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

    Living Faith vs. Dead Faith Look at James 2:20 - 26 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Your Faith Get You To Heaven?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    James is battling those who say you are saved by faith and can live as you want.

    WILL YOUR FAITH GET YOU TO HEAVEN? James 2:14-26 This is the passage that some people believe that James contradicts Paul. It seems on the surface that this is true. In Romans 3:28, Paul specifically says that a person is justified by faith without the works of the law. Yet we are told by James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

    Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be God's Good Friend

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

    HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist