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  • Eric Muldoon avatar

    Faith Perfected In Works

    Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 33,743 views

    If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

    Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Being Friends With God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Abraham was called a friend of God. What made him so was his faith. "Without faith, it is impossible to please Him" but having faith brings us great favor with God.

    “BEING FRIENDS WITH GOD” “Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.” James 2:23 I Why Abraham was called the friend of God: 1. His great faith: “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Schultz avatar

    A Faith Too Big For Works

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    A neglected friendship teaches that faith and works must be the "best of friends."

    On a pleasant leisurely day this past summer, I drove my car up the steep hill on Urf Road in the little town of Cowlesville, and stopped by the childhood home of my best friend from middle school, Bret. Bret and I spent a lot of time together during the summers and did the kinds of things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)

    Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Faith And Works"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

    14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone 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, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Beyond Easy Believism! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

    Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Developing A Faith That Really Works! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,896 views

    To help you determine the authenticity of your faith, James gives two spiritual litmus tests in James 2:14-26. James gives two very practical and challenging marks of genuine faith.

    Scripture In research done by Darley and Batson at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1973, a group of theology students was told that they were to go across campus to deliver a sermon on the topic of the Good Samaritan. As part of the research, some of these students were told that they were late ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Biblical Faith (Part 2)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,414 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

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

    James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Josh Reich avatar

    In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    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

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    It's All About Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 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

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Faith That Really Works

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,089 views

    Our behavior shows what we really believe.

    “Faith that really works” “Our behavior shows what we really believe.” James 2:14-26 Sunday Morning Sermon June 3, 2007 Intro: Good morning. If our behavior shows what we really believe – what do you really believe? If you dismiss yourself from church every Sunday – but on a Friday or Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Faith That Saves Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    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
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,794 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

  • Brad Froese avatar

    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,055 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