En revisión Josué fue nombrada el líder de los hebreos después de la muerte de Moisés. Dios le dio algunas palabras de aliento diciéndole que “sea fuerte y valiente.” Después de que Josué dio a sus tropas sus órdenes, envió dos espías a Jeríco para explorar la tierra. Los espías busaran refugio e información…

Text - What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 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 for…

Introduction: Illustration: A ferryman had the word “faith” painted on one oar and the word “work” on the other. He was asked the reason for thus “naming” the oars, and replied by showing rather than by words. He laid the oar that had “work” painted on it in the bottom of the skiff, took the oar that…

To embody our faith in God through our actions.

There are several things we can do to increase our faith.

Text: James 2:14-26 Theme: Stop pretending, and start living. Doctrine: sanctification Image: pretending to be someone else Need: actions proving their faith Message: get off your duff, and get to work Stop Pretending, Start Living James 2:14-26 (ESV) / What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he…

Today we will focus on how to make the most of the New Year. My title today is “How to get out of the ruts we can get stuck in” … So we can move ahead in faith. …get moving. We won't be successful at anything if we don't get mobile. Successful people are people of action. Paul was a man of action. Successful…

Who was Rahab? Rahab - was a prostitute in Jericho who managed an inn near the gate of the city of Jericho. sinner sinner She was a prostitute in Jericho who managed an inn near the gate of the city of Jericho She was a Canaanite, coming from the people that worship the false gods Baal, Asherah, Marduk,…

Today Josh Shroeder shares his testimony and encourages us by ending on a reading in Ephesians. Afterwards Pastor Chase kicks off our new sermon series through James. Grab your Bible and follow along!

FOUR TYPES OF FAITH MAIN POINT: We evaluate our faith by evaluating our fruit. INTRODUCTION Imagine you are going to purchase a new car: How would you evaluate all your options? What type of information and assurance would you expect to hear from the sales person? What about something much deeper and…

Love in Deed and Truth Sunday, December 28, 2008 "Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." (1 John 3:18, ESV) 1. Actions speak louder than words and this verse today spells it out for all believers. John starts this passage with "Little children" the term he uses to…

Today we are looking at John 6:28-29 . This passage is in the middle of Jesus’ interaction with the crowds he had miraculously fed on the other side of the Sea of Galilee from only 5 small barley loaves and two fish. He fed them, and then returned to Capernaum supernaturally walking on the water to meet…

The Dilemma of Belief. Have you ever had those moments when you wondered, “Is this really true?” Maybe life has gotten difficult. Maybe you have come to the Derailment of your hopes and dreams like Joseph, Mary’s husband, when he found out that his betrothed bride was pregnant after all his time and…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

I want to start this message by asking us to stand as we read the words from our passage today… Galatians 2:15-21 15 “We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles; 16 nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have…

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 6: Is Your Faith Alive? James 2:14-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 18, 2012 *Is your faith alive? -- This is an extremely important question, and James helps give us the answer. 1. He helps us first of all, by giving us 2 pictures…

We are working our way through the Gospel of Luke because we want to “walk with Jesus”. We want to watch Him, listen to Him, and learn from Him. Each week we have been challenged in our discipleship. This morning we turn our attention to a controversial text. It is controversial for a number of reasons.…

By Rev. Garland W. Reed Opening Illustration: Song and Thematic Video: One Touch, by Nichole C. Mullin Call to Worship: Rom 10:17, Heb 11:1, Jas 2:17-20, 1 Jn 5:4 Text: Matthew 9:18-33, Mark 5:21-34, Exodus 28:31–35, Numbers 38, Deut 12, Leviticus 15:25-30, Isaiah 29:18-19, 35:5 CIT: Only Jesus can make…

Heavenly Father bless what I am about to share that only your word of truth is heard – Amen One of the big problems we have in our society is a lack of Drama in our understanding of the Bible Let me say that again, and then I will explain what I mean… One of the big problems we have in our society is…

Does your faith show through your works?

Salvation has come to us by the grace of the Lord and not from anything we can or will do. Grace came in the from of God's Son, Jesus Christ, as he was offered as a sacrifice for sin in our place. This grace from God is received through faith as we place our trust in Christ alone for salvation. This relieves all the pressure for our performance and allows us to rest in the finished work of Christ as our Lord and Savior.

Introduction What is a parable? If you have been in church for a while, you probably know that a parable is a story. It’s a story that teaches a truth in a really memorable way. Once we go through this parable carefully, you will probably always remember it. What a wonderful method of teaching this is!…

Series Faith that Works 18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.” Faith that doesn’t work is useless So far, we have learned how to have a faith that…

If you are involved in home repair or you watch any of the repair or design shows on television, you know that one of the obstacles often faced are walls that aren’t plumb or floors that aren’t level. Sometimes this is the result of a home settling over the years. Other times it is due to sloppy labor.…

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t…