Sermons on Works Vs Justification:

Faith Plus Works Equals A Hit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 5, 2008

A series of messages from the book of James. Teaching verse upon verse. It takes a faith and works mix to stay on track and to stay friutful.

Faith Plus Works Equals a Hit Text: James 2:14-26 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Between Reasoning And Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

There is a constant battle between reasoning and faith, which moves mountains?

THE BATTLE OF REASONING AND FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isa. 1:18, Come now let us reason together. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--- Numbers 13: 30: Caleb stills the people and said," Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repentance, Faith, Ressurection And Judgement Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 9, 2005

Repentance from dead works and faith toward God. Resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

Repentance from dead works and faith toward God Reading Ps 32; Mt 15:1-9 Introduction Last time we saw that a passage can look straightforward when we read it superficially; obscure when you look at it more closely and then straight forward again when you read it in its context, bearing in mind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Or Goat - Which Are You & Which Do You Want To Be?

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Sep 5, 2005

Where Do You Stand With Jesus Christ?

Sheep or Goat; Which are you and which do you want to be? Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Bible speaks often of heaven and eternal life. It speaks often of Hell. It speaks often of righteousness and unrighteousness. It speaks about judgment day. Today, I want to preach on these subjects from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 31:25-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Accountable Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2008

Even though we are saved by grace, God will still hold us accountable for our actions.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who died and went to The Judgment. 1. St. Peter met him at the Gates of Heaven and said, “Before you meet with God, I thought I should tell you -- we’ve looked at your life, and your really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundational Truth 1 (Wk.2) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "repentance from dead works" and "faith in God".

Dakota Community Church October 19, 2008 Foundational Truth 1 (Week 2) Introduction & Review: While evangelicals are over 50% more likely to give "ideal" answers to the questions about what churchgoers believe on 12 historical doctrines, one out of three of their responses differ from what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 19, 2008

The birth of Jesus brought a transition in religion.

December 21, 2008 Morning Service Text: Luke 1:46-55 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: The Changing of the Guard I want to wish everyone a blessed Christmas. I hope you have family time planned and that you enjoy every minute of it. How many of you stop at this time of the year and reflect on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has A Need For Us

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Dec 21, 2008

Combining faith with works

As the saved children of God, we believe, know and understand that God saved us because of his grace, mercy and love for us. Paul instructs Timothy and each of us in 2 Timothy 1:9, “Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9

Denomination: *other

How Do I Measure Up?

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Is it really the good works of the "sheep" that will secure their salvation?

How do I measure up? I don’t think I can be accused of exaggerating if I say that this is one of the most difficult passages of scripture in the entire Bible (Matthew 25: 31-46). It’s what teenagers today might call “in your face”. It confronts and challenges us at the very core of our being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Just Shall Live By Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 26, 2007

In this sermon outline we are looking at the verse in Habakkuk and the three verses in the New Testament that changed the dark ages and is still changing the hearts of men and women today. Martin Luther once said: God our Father has made all things depe

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH! One day when the Dark Ages reached the point of utter darkness, God intervened by raising up Martin Luther, through whom the Reformation was carried out. As he received light from the Word, he read that the Just shall live by faith and not by works. At the Diet of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Are You My Mommy? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2008

If we come to salvation by faith alone then it follows that we grow in Christ by faith also….not by works. I don’t grow in my faith by being good, I grow in my faith by being faithful.

When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? When you think of a solid mature Christian, what kind of a person do you think of? Let’ take a poll. If your answer is one way or another is, “A solid mature Christian is a good person” please, raise your hand. Ok, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By Faith

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012

The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Justification Through Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001

Faith alone justifies, but faith is never alone.

Sept. 9,’01 JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH A. Armstrong Golden Text: “We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” [Romans 3:28] We find many scriptures in the New Testament about justification. We believe it - every word of it. The problem today is that many are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham, David And Justification

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 5, 2007

There was a man said to many of his friends one time that he knew he would go to heaven when he died. Now I believe it is very possible to know if you are going to heaven after this life but not in the way he said he was going. He said that he knew that h

Abraham, David and justification Romans 4:1-8 There was a man said to many of his friends one time that he knew he would go to heaven when he died. Now I believe it is very possible to know if you are going to heaven after this life but not in the way he said he was going. He said that he knew that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

ROMANS 4:13-24 GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2003 [Verses from Romans 4 unless otherwise stated] Earlier on today some of us talked to two dear Jehovah’s Witnesses, Simba and Natasha, both from Zimbabwe. They really confirmed just how stuck human religion is: stuck in a slavery of works-righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist