Sermons on Justified By Works:

Observing God At Work-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011

2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Sinless! 'cause God Says So!

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

We are justified freely by grace through faith and the justified person shines with the angels of heaven.

 Sermon: "Sinless! ’Cause God Says So" D. Anderson Gen. 2:7-9,15-17,3:1-7; Ro. 5:12-19; Mt.4:1-11 + + + God’s word today speaks of the foundation doctrine concerning how we are saved--the Doctrine of Justification. Paul proclaims our justification when he writes by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, John 8:36

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism: It's God's Work Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 21, 2011

A sermon baptism from Romans 6 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell, especially his book "Baptism: A Biblical Study' chapter 7)

Introduction: Supposedly, it was constructed around 1828; sometime between then and about 1930 it was forgotten and unused till discovered in May of 2002. No one knows for certain when the open air baptistry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Fort Gaines, Georgia, was last used. In fact, it took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Gracious Faith That Works"

Contributed by Noah Kaye on Apr 21, 2005

This is a practical and applicable presenation of Ephesians 2:8-10 assisting with the balance between faith, grace and works!

Title: “A Gracious Faith That Works” Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction Finish Line: Each life can/will leave this message with a better understanding of how to apply God’s grace into our daily lives so that it will revolutionize the way that we live! (How we are getting there?) TURN TO ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Do The Hard Work First.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023

After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visible Faith - Part 1

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

How does a Christian know that he/she is walking in faith? This is part one of a Bible study that addresses that question.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 2:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Works Through Wonder.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for the Wonder of your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Changes Worked By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 26, 2003

The Holy Spirit catalyzes change in people, situations and organizations. A catalyst is someone that precipitates change without being altered in the process. The Spirit has a clear view of every person’s heart and mind so that He knows what changes are n

Changed by the Spirit Song: (To the tune of I sing the mighty power of God who made the mountains rise) 1. O Spirit of the living God, thou light and fire divine, descend upon thy church once more, and make it truly thine. Fill it with love and joy and power, with righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James And Paul On Works And Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012

James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working In God’s Vineyard Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 5, 2018

When God tells you to go and work in His vineyard, He is telling you less of self more of God’s needs. He is telling you get out of your comfort zone, go and reach out to others, go and minister to others.

In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus told an interesting parable on Christian service and the kind of attitude to service that pleases Him. A father approached two of his sons and told each son to go and work today in the vineyard. In other words, go and occupy for me in my vineyard. Same assignment, same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created To Do Good Works

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2022

Apostle Paul states we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We have been sculpted by the Master to serve in His kingdom so why then isn't every Christian serving?

Created to do Good Works Ephesians 2:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Great Works of Art The ability to take existing materials and either paint, sculp or build something spectacular is something a rare few creative genius’ have been able to accomplish. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Aug 12, 2016

THEME: Justifying grace

INTRODUCTION: All of us have experienced God’s amazing grace. Justifying grace is sometimes called “conversion” grace. It has been described as, “just-if-I-never-sinned.” John Wesley described his experience of justifying grace as the “assurance” of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Faith A Force, Tool, Power, Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 29, 2019

One of the biggest errors that have crept into the church over the years has been the teaching that ‘faith’ is a thing, power, or force to obtain or possess.

Many believe that if a person can conjure up enough ‘faith,’ they can be healed of any ailment, declare things into existence, and receive all the money they could ever want. Conversely, it is believed that if a person is not healed or has little money, they lack in personal faith. Most believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 65:16, Revelation 3:14, 2 Corinthians 1:20, James 2:17, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 11:22, Galatians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:3, John 21:17, Acts 17:28, Hebrews 12:2, Habakkuk 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational