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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    A Living Faith - Good Works

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023
     | 1,089 views

    Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

    Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Some Principles That Will Change Your Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 16, 2009
     | 3,652 views

    Life changing Scripture

    “Some More Principles that Will Change Your Life” March 21, 2009 “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    No Mighty Work Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,961 views

    Faith works through the simplest people

    No Mighty Work? Mark 6:1-6 † In the name of Jesus † Grace and Peace is yours, from God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus Christ! Ministry from unlikely places! His name was Josh, and he was your typical college student. We often talked about the doubts he had about Christianity. He didn’t doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    James - A Faith That Works (2021) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2021
     | 5,918 views

    In this introductory sermon for a series on the Book of James, we explore two questions: who is the author and who are the recipients. The sermon also drives home the point that we must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only.

    Introduction: A. One day, a couple of weeks before Christmas in the mid1980s, I was driving on the back roads of Arkansas from El Dorado, Arkansas to Memphis, TN. 1. I was on my way to take my graduate class finals and I was running late. 2. I set the cruise control about 8 miles over the speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    Faith And Service Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    this message looks at the relationship between faith and the things we do for God

    Introduction This chapter was written to encourage some believers who were having a hard time. These examples of faith were meant to inspire them to keep on trusting and living for God even though they could not yet see the things they were believing God for. The first example of that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Faith That Moves Mountains Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2012
     | 8,772 views

    Faith without works is dead faith.

    October 7, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 2:14-26 Subject: Faith Title; James Part 4 – Faith That Moves Mountains Today we continue in our series from the book of James. I want to begin by turning over to Mark 11. James instruction to us today is about faith. It’s the same thing that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Real Faith Really Works Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    What is real faith? James talks about 3 types of faith. 2 are false and one is true.

    Real Faith Really Works James 2:14-26 The faith that is dead (v. 14-17) Intellectual only The faith of the demons (v. 18-19) Intellectual and emotional The faith that is dynamic (v. 20-22, 24, 26) Intellectual, emotional, and willful Examples Abraham (v.23) Rahab (v. 25) Slide Well, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,510 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Kind Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

    What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What An Introduction!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. SALVATION IS NOT OF WORKS! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    What an Introduction! Galatians 1:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhanAnIntro.html Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. Galatians is God’s rebuttal of legalism of every description. The Mosaic Law is neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Degner avatar

    Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    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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    Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013
     | 7,122 views

    Real faith leads to real action.

    Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Balancing Work, Leisure And Faith

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,410 views

    Single message written for Labor Day weekend that gives a Biblical perspective to balancing our time.

    BALANCING OUR WORK, LEISURE AND FAITH SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed how many times the key to contented living is to walk the middle ground between extremes? For example: In Parenting: we are trying to walk the balance between being too strict or too permissive. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,438 views

    We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

    Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Faith Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018
     | 3,053 views

    Message 5 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message continues the exploration of faith.

    Joshua Series #5 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “The Faith that Works” Review / Introduction Joshua is the culmination of a very long journey. Actually forty years longer than it needed to be. Disobedience always delays blessing. The book can be divided into two basic movements. I. Purging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance