Sermons on Works Vs Justification:

Why Would Anyone Reject Salvation? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2009

Paul shows us why the Israelites rejected the salvation provided by God, and also why the Gentiles received the salvation provided by God.

Scripture If anyone could ever have achieved salvation by his own effort, it was Martin Luther. In 1505, when he was twenty-one years old, Luther abandoned a promising career in law and entered the monastery of the Augustinian hermits at Erfurt. As he later said, this was not to study academic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Something

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 18, 2009

To trust is to obey.

Let us imagine that you are the president of a company. You need to travel abroad and stay there for an extended time. Before leaving, you instructed your employees, “I want you to take care of business. I will e-mail you regularly on what you should do from now until I return from this business ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Effort Demanded

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2012

Faith plus Works produces miracles. It is not that God cannot work in any other manner, but generally, this is the method He chooses. So have a keen ear and be quick to do what He bids you to do. A miracle is just ahead if you will believe and obey.

Esfuerzo Requerido (Effort Demanded) James (Stg.) 2:14-18 14 ¶ What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? (KJV) 14 Hermanos míos, ¿qué aprovechará si alguno dice que tiene fe, y no tiene obras? ¿Podrá la fe salvarle? (RVG04) 15 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Divine Work In Your Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2014

A sermon describing the work that God does in the lives of His people.

GOD’S DIVINE WORK IN YOUR LIFE Philippians 2:12-15 As a father of 5 children I have learned that there are “creative” ways to get your children to do certain things that you want them to do. For example, if you want them to pick up sticks in the yard and you tell them “go pick up all the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sided Coin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2010

Sermon series from the book of Galatians; A verse upon verse study.Key events mentioned: 1. God give the Gentiles the Holy Spirit. (Vs.8) 2. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ brought salvation. (Vs.11) 3. God brought miracles and wonders to the Gentil

The Two Sided Coin Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2019

1. Jesus wants us to speak up about our Savior (vs. 8-12). 2. Jesus wants to give us the strength to stand for Him (vs. 13-34). 3. Jesus wants to save our souls (vs. 35-38).

Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 9:3-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised October 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 9 centers around one of the Lord's wonderful miracles. Jesus healed a man who had been blind ever since the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Misinterpreted Or Distorted For Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the dangers of distorting God's word for personal gain.

The Holy Bible, a sacred scripture for millions, has been a source of guidance, comfort, and wisdom for centuries. However, some individuals have manipulated its teachings to justify their sinful actions. This sermon will examine seven examples of biblical misinterpretation, highlighting the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:5, John 17:11, John 17:16, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Broken Heart Vs. God

Contributed by Alexandria Jimenez on May 30, 2018

In life, we may face many broken hearts, and trials that affect our hearts. Yet, we can cling to God, his promises, and his strength through it all!

MY HEART VS. GOD'S HEALING HAND: As I laid in bed one night, my mind wandered to the last 3 years. The hardest times of my life. (A time in my life filled with heavy attacks from the enemy, and major heartbreak.) I had just had a moment of prayer and worship to God before bed, at this point in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9

Mary Vs. Martha: Busy Vs Better Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2017

It is good to be busy serving the Lord; however, we must not neglect discipleship because being too busy to sit at the feet of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Deep Thoughts with Jesus series, we will come upon an interesting situation that most all of us can relate to. • Have you ever been really busy doing something at home, maybe like cleaning the house, and your spouse and children are sitting on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Live In The Peace Of Justification - Romans 5:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 30, 2025

Every generation searches for peace, not the kind the world gives through distraction or denial, but peace with God, purchased and guaranteed by Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live in the Peace of Justification - Romans 5:1 Romans 5:1 (NLT) — “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Introduction: The Search for Real Peace Every generation searches for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series on the Heores of Faith from Hebrews 11. This one deals with what faith is and what to expect from the series.

Introduction By Faith You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But it still provides a powerful illustration of the personal nature of faith. One day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This sermon examines the life of Abraham as an example of obedience, faith and saying "yes" to God.

I want you to picture in your mind the first car you ever had. What make and model, what year, what color? I want you to turn to someone you came here with and describe that car to them! Maroon 1979 Chevy Impala nicknamed the scud (slow and inaccurate) It had all the self inflicted dings and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fan Into Flame The Gift Of God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006

Pentecost 20(C) - The apostle Paul reminds believers to fan into flame the gift of God. God’s gift is a simple, saving faith. God guards our simple, saving, strong faith.

FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD October 22, 2006 - PENTECOST 20 - 2 Timothy 1:5-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Each and every one of us enjoys getting gifts. The fact is we may even enjoy getting them a little too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-14

Denomination: Lutheran