Sermons on James 2:23: showing 31-45 of 252

Three Questions About Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006

Don’t tell me about your faith; show it to me.

THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction 1. Read James 2:14-26 2. Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Biblical Faith (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

Living Faith vs. Dead Faith Look at James 2:20 - 26 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Active Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Congregational

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2005

Once the foundation of our faith is laid, then what?

His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At his word heads were cracked, bones were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Or Friend? (3) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith And Works

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 1, 2005

James says that faith will evidence itself in real works if it is a living faith

Faith and Works 7/25/05 am, SBC Philippi, Rev. Jeff Simms Faith and Works James 2:14-26 Primary Purpose: To discuss what a real and living faith looks like Let’s pretend for a moment that you’ve suffered a terrible loss of home, clothing and food in a terrible disaster. All you have is what ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2005

[Rick Warren outline] Faith is not just something you SAY, not just something you FEEL, not just something you THINK, and more than just something you BELIEVE. James teaches it’s also something you DO. Powerpoint at website.

Real Faith That Really Works James 2:14-26 PowerPoint at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RealFaith.html It seems if you put the word "real" in front of anything it sells more – “real coffee” or “real leather.” We’re interested in the genuine article. There is Real TV. There’s a book out Real ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Faith. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marks Of A Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

6th message in James series. James pleads for marks of Christ’s Lordship to be evident and shows that genuine faith must be expressed not only in confession, but in practice.

Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, told of a make-believe country inhabited only by ducks. One Sunday morning the ducks all came to church, and waddled down the aisle into their pews. The duck preacher took his place behind the pulpit, opened the duck Bible and read, “Ducks! You can have wings, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

What Kind Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Fifth in a series on James. Seeks to answer the question, "What does real faith look like?"

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 5 “What Kind of Faith Do You Have?” James 2:14-26 In 1991 James Patterson and Peter Kim took on the task of surveying America and tabulating the results. The results were given in their book entitled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Making An Impact Through Work" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 30, 2005

What practical ways can we relieve the suffering of others and make life better for people. How can we translate our Christianity into our daily life through work.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 4, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Making an Impact Through Work Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed