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  • Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,387 views

    This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

    Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

  • Faith And Service Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,375 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

  • The Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

    The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

  • Got Faith! Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,201 views

    Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

    GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

  • Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

    Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

  • Saved By Good Works Or By Faith? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    This sermon answers the question, "Are we saved by good works or by faith?"

    Scripture The October 22, 1996 headlines of The Times of London cried: Lost Forever: A Nation’s Heritage Looted By Its Own People. Afghanistan’s National Museum in Kabul is rubble, said the newspaper. It once held one of the world’s greatest multicultural antique collections: Persian, Indian, ...read more

  • By Grace . . . By Works

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

  • Salvation By Works? Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,547 views

    An ongoing series answering questions from the congregation.

    Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #9 ¡§Salvation by Works?¡¨ Text: Philippians 2:12 OPENING JOKE: A preacher takes the day off from church to go play golf. God allows him to shoot a perfect game. When asked why by St. Peter, God says, "Think about it, who can he tell?" REMINDER: ...read more

  • The Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,921 views

    In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

    Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

  • Righteousness By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,866 views

    Paul makes clear there is only one way to righteousness and the promises associated with salvation - Faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ

    Romans 4:13-25 – Righteousness by Faith Who wants to earn a $1,000.00?  If you can jump up and touch the ceiling I will give you $1,000.00 Background to the Book of Romans  Paul wrote this letter to the Church of Rome primarily made up of Jews who had brought the gospel message back ...read more

  • Justification By Faith Alone

    Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,923 views

    Explanation of the Biblical doctrine of Justification.

    Justification By Faith Alone Romans 5:1 “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of ...read more

  • Faith Equals Action Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    Faith without works is dead. How often have I heard that sitting in the pews. James talks about meeting peoples needs as a way of showing faith. I want to take that a step further.

    James 2:14-26 what good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (15) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. (16) If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

  • A Richly Rewarding Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    Many things happen to us throughout our lives that will challenge our faith. In such a time, sight will fail us but faith will triumph!

    A RICHLY REWARDING FAITH “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” John ...read more

  • How To Be Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,431 views

    Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

    How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

  • Righteousness Through Faith Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Examines just how God plans to keep His Promise to save man through Christ.

    Righteousness through Faith Romans 3:1–31 INTRODUCTION • In Romans chapter one Paul told us of The Promise of God, which leads to salvation. • Paul also outlined, in chapters one and two, the Common Bond of Sin that both the Jews and Gentiles shared. • In chapter three Paul starts to shed light ...read more