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  • Brad Froese avatar

    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
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    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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    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

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    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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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,733 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
     | 4,589 views

    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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    The Crisis Favortism Causes Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    Favortism is more than a problem it is crisis that the church must face

    The Crisis Favoritism Causes James 2:1-13 October 1, 2006 Evening Service Introduction Dodie Gadient, a schoolteacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had taught about. Traveling alone in a truck with camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Showing Favortism

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004
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    We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

    Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    It’s not the works that produce the faith but the faith that produces the works. It’s our actions that prove our faith.

    * Being Salt & Light – ZESTY! – Rev. Magazine, September/October issue, pg. 28 It could be that one of the greatest hindrances to evangelism today is the poverty of our own experience – Billy Graham Christians have become famous for what they don’t do. We don’t drink We don’t smoke We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Screen Door On A Submarine

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    A Comparison of faith and works.

    JAMES 2:14-26 “A SCREEN DOOR ON A SUBMARINE” A) Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, * It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine! * James makes the same point: * Faith without works is dead, noting that works is what defines a Christian life. * There are those who read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005
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     | 6,205 views

    We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

    Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Speck avatar

    Showing Partiality Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    Favoritism...don’t say you have never done it. Thankfully God is not one to show partiality, but we may, therefore what does James have to say about it.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Showing Favoritism¡¨ Part 1 (James 2:1-13) Introduction: „« Favoritism¡Kwe do not struggle with this in the church today do we¡Kyea right! A. Do we actually believe that we are immune from this problem? „« This problem here and in many places might not be rich vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saving Your Soul

    Contributed by Bob Gomez on Jan 8, 2008
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     | 6,109 views

    A fuzzy faith won’t help you on the day of judgement... even demons believe in God and tremble in fear.

    Saving Your Soul Bob Gomez James 2:17-20 The X Movement A free copy of this message on video can be obtained at www.xmovement.net. Introduction: A. Turn with me in your bibles to James, chapter 2. 1. We’re going to look today, at what it means to have real, saving faith. a. This is such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008
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     | 6,585 views

    Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational