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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Salvation: Received By Faith; Demonstrated By Works; Forever By Grace

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 14,924 views

    Romans 4:1-8 and James 2:14-26 do not contradict each other.

    Listen to these two verses and think to yourself whether or not they contradict each other: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness" (Romans 4:5). "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone" (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,558 views

    What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

    Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul George avatar

    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,891 views

    There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification.

    There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification. Unless they mean that justification at the last day, the claim is not only impossible it is contradictory. It is not a believer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Asch avatar

    How To Become Righteous

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    This message answers the question, "How do you obtain, accrue, get righteousness? How can you go from having no righteousness to being declared full of righteousness?

    How to Become Righteous Romans 4:1-5; 13-15 Americans are more in debt than ever before. It’s worse than you think… Last week we talked about the debt we owe God; how we all start out in life in a hole, so to speak, with God. God declares us unrighteous because of sin – Romans 3:10. This starts at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

    Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    Standing Perfect

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    We will stand inspection one day, here is how to pass inspection with flying colors.

    Standing perfect before God Rom. 4:1-25 Wherever we go, whatever we do Character counts! When we stand before God character counts. Illustration: a platoon was about to stand General’s inspection. There was one in the platoon who did not speak very good English; he was an immigrant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Way To Get Right With God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    We must get over the law, and come in with faith.

    Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 “THE WAY TO BE RIGHT WITH GOD” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A lot of us think we can become acceptable or right with God by simply doing the best we can. Many of us actually believe that we can gain God’s approval by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    God Offers The Ultimate Credit Advance

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    We are justified by faith, not by works. God’s grace is freely credited to us.

    It’s been said that more Americans are in debt these days than ever before. Many blame credit cards as the culprit. It is easier than ever for people to spend and it’s easier than ever to put off paying the bill. “Buy now! Pay later!” That seems to be the basis of our economy these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Children Of Abraham

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    What is faith? What did the Scriptures mean by "Abraham believed God?" How can we believe God?

    There is a play entitled, THE REAL THING, in which there is a conversation between a husband and a wife. It is one of those trecherous marital conversations and in this particular case, the husband is trying to discover if his wife has been faithful to him. "Have you ever taken a lover," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Guarantees Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,038 views

    LENT 2(A) - God guarantees our inheritance not earned by man’s righteousness but freely and perfectyl given by Christ’s righteousness.

    OUR GOD GUARANTEES AN INHERITANCE Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 - March 7, 2004 = LENT 2 ROMANS 4:1-5, 13-17 1What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    It The Same Old (Wonderful) Song Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,688 views

    If we received a phone call from Abraham, we would conclude that God has ALWAYS saved people by grace through faith – always. And we would conclude that without faith, it is impossible to please God.

    It’s the Same Old (But Wonderful) Song (Romans 4:1-25) 1. PITTSBURGH (Reuters)- "One felony, extra crispy, please." City police on Friday said they were looking for a man who called a KFC restaurant and placed an unusual takeout order — a robbery. The man called the restaurant March 31 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Deida avatar

    Abraham: The Father Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Brian Deida on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    How can Abraham be the father of our Christian faith? This exegetical report goes indepth on how.

    Abraham: The Father of our Faith? An in depth analysis of Romans 4:3 Is it faith or the law? NT 402SN Prof. Bryan McIntosh Baptist College of Florida Report Due on the 28th of May, 2004. As stated in Syllabus for Completion of Course Submitted by Brian A. Deida Table of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    I've Got You Covered

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,358 views

    If your iniquities have been forgiven and if your sins have been covered you are indeed a blessed man or woman. You and I are a blessed man or woman if we have received forgiveness from God when we really deserved the judgment of God.

    I’ve got you covered. No doubt we have all heard that phrase and perhaps have used it on occasion. But what exactly does it mean. You step up to the counter to pay for your soda and candy bar and you reach into your pocket to pull out some money and you realize that you don’t have any with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Righteous By Faith Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

    Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ