Sermons on Justified By Faith:

Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Faith Series

Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 7, 2003

We will be looking at a study of Faith that is found in James 1:2–12. This study of Faith in James 1:2–12 will help us understand Faith’s great importance in the Christian life.

James, the brother of Jesus, is the most likely author of this letter. It is obvious that the writer of the letter was a Jew. And there was no other Jew named James that would have fit the time period of the writing of this book (between 50-125 A.D.) that would have been so widely known to the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Righteous Lives By Faith Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2023

Paul emphasizes the importance of faith, the futility of works and the sufficiency of Christ.

Gal 3:10-14 The Righteous Lives By Faith 10For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Filled Father

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jun 12, 2003

A Father’s Day sermon.

Today is Father’s Day. We are here celebrating our fathers here on earth. But as we celebrate, let us not forget that our Heavenly Father is the ultimate Father that we should be celebrating! What ever good characteristic that you appreciate about your earthly father is a reflection of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

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

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Is My Faith Real? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001

Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 17, 2020

Jews and Gentiles are saved by faith alone in Christ alone.

The first sermon I gave was over 40 years ago at a Young Life gathering. I’m glad there is no audio or video evidence of that sermon! Over the last twenty years, I’ve been preaching multiple services nearly every weekend. You’d think I’d get the hang of it by now. I’ve been invigorated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To My Faith Part 3 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

We get weary sometimes in waiting for the promises of God to materialize. Our faith must have the right direction, because the results of our faith will always be determined by the direction of our faith.

Intro: So far in the last two weeks we have talked about the importance of our faith. We started our study back in Romans chapter 4 dealing with one of the most incredible examples of faith, Abraham. While looking at him we discovered in week 1 that our faith must have duration, because we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham-An Example Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Just what did Abraham discover about Faith?

Abraham¨CAn Example of Faith Romans 4:1¨C25 INTRODUCTION ¡ñ It is my firm belief that, more than just a timeless letter to Christians about the gospel, Romans was an attempt by Paul to unify a divided church in Rome. ¡ñ Paul would use two points to stress to these Christians the reason they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All You Need Is Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013

I want to contend with you today that all you need is faith.

All You Need Is Faith Text: Gal. 3:6-14 Introduction 1. Last week I preached on Jimi Hendrix and asked the question "Are You Experienced. This morning I am going to continue that look into old Rock legends and talk about the Beatles. 2. The Beatles once said in a song "all you need is love." Now ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting In Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Habakkuk. Why God makes us wait.

Waiting in Faith HABAKKUK #2 … little known secret about our worship leader, Greg. …a closet country music fan. In fact, I thought I’d share with you a List - of Greg’s Top 10 favorite songs. These are all the actual titles from the BMI country music database. #10 on ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002

How to Grow in Faith

How to Grow in Faith What we get out of life is determined by our choices. Illustration: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brining Faith Into Focus Series

Contributed by Joel Ferren on Oct 6, 2006

The purpose of Worship is to refocus our faith on Jesus Christ. This is 1 of 6 in the series.

Bringing your Faith into Focus July 16, 2006 Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the one thing that allows us to live, breathe and enjoy a wonderful relationship with Him. Romans 5:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Have We Demonstrated

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 13, 2019

Do we have faith that demonstrates God love and power to the world.

WHAT FAITH HAVE WE DEMONSTRATED Acts 16:5 | And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. Acts 15:9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Baptist