Sermons on Santiago 2:23:

Faith That Works

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

While there is nothing we can do on our own to be saved. Evidence of an active growing Christian life is seen in our works.

A pastor I learned under once pointed out that we never want to be back window Christians. I asked him what a back-window Christian was. He said it was an old southern term that pointed to people who attended church every Sunday and then threw their bibles in the back window of their cars and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Being On The Same Page?the Annoying Face Of Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2019

I love the word: WITH. I really love GOD WITH US! Are we on the same page with our family? Our church? What annoys you? Does your pastor annoy you. Set yourself free from the prison of being annoyed all the time. Come, let us get on the same page.

BEING ON THE SAME PAGE? THE ANNOYING FACE OF LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mary delivered a baby that baby DELIVERED ME. **Annoying: irritate, to make a little angry, pest. Why do we allow daily life and people to become annoying? Have we not learned FAITH WINS! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1, Proverbs 21:9, Romans 13:11, James 2:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 30, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, you laid the guilt at the table of brotherhood ...

DEAD FAITH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-26, 1 Peter 2:1-12, Colossians 3:9-10, Colossians 3:8, James 3:13, James 1:21, Genesis 2:22-24, Hebrews 11:1-8, Joshua 2:1-7, Philippians 3:14, Genesis 3:4-20, Joshua 2:1-24, Revelation 17:1-18, Joshua 6:12-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020

Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:19-21, Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith/Belief That Works Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 16 in our exposition of James continuing the discussion of the nature of true faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith that Works” Pt 2 Today we continue our discussion of the nature of true or genuine faith or belief. The whole book of James paints a portrait of genuine faith. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 26, 2018

Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!

Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018

Dynamic Faith Works

“Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 (ESV) Good Morning brothers and sisters! What a joy to worship the Lord together as a body of Christ! Thank you worship team for leading us into the time of worship. As we come to study His word, let us commit this time to the Lord in prayer, shall ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 27, 2018

Understanding what "Faith without Works is Dead" really means.

Mid-week Message/Devotion James 2:14-26 3rd in a series FAITH and WORKS We talk about our prayer list quite a bit, don’t we? Intercessory Prayer demands strong faith. Otherwise, why are we praying at all? When we cannot respond to the hurting needs of others, we can always pray. Do we pray ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zombie Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2018

This message used the illustration of a Zombie to explain how Christians can walk on this earth and not beaware of the spiritual power and impact that they are supposed to have and exhibit.

Zombie Christians Scriptures: Rev. 3:5-6; 15-16; Heb. 10:23-25; James 2:14-24 Since the start of the year I have been sharing with you how we are in a battle. I have focused on the spiritual battle that we are fighting against Satan but starting with this message I will be shifting to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 3:5-16, James 2:14-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Kinds Of Faith (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith

James 2:14-26 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

F + 0 = 0 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 5, 2019

Genuine faith in Jesus Christ bears fruit in our souls and shows itself in action.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES F + 0 = 0 JAMES 2:14-26 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… Math Woes (p) How many of you here like math… enjoy math… maybe have dreams about being a math teacher? You people are strange. I dislike math and it is all math’s fault. My dislike for math started when I was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wanted Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Do you want to have a dead faith or one that is alive in Christ Jesus

“Wanted dead or alive” James 2:14-26 Intro- Good morning church We have been in a series “Faith without works is dead”. We have been looking at what happens in our life after we have accepted Christ as Lord of our lives. Sadly for some, they do not change very much. In fact, some people we do ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Root And Fruit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 14, 2024

James is going to make the case that we are not saved by good works but once we are born again good works will be the natural response to our love and gratitude to God.

James: Practical Faith  James 2:14-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-13–2024 Where’s the Fruit? I once had a conversation with a guy in his 20s. I’ve known him since he was a little kid. He went to church every week, Christian school, said a prayer in 5th grade, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Dead Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 22, 2024

This sermon explores a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. The main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. Our main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead. This ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal