Playlist: Faith and Works Complementary (topic)
On Works
Sermon by John O. ReidThe book of James emphasizes that faith without works is dead, highlighting the essential connection between belief and action. James 2:14-26 challenges the notion that faith alone suffices, asking what profit there is if someone claims faith but lacks works. If a brother or sister is in need and one offers only words without …
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughFaith and works are two sides of the same coin and cannot be separated. Abraham was justified by faith alone at the start, when he simply believed God's promise of a son and it was credited as righteousness (Genesis 15; Romans 4). Works played no part in that initial justification, just as God imputes Christ's righteousness to …
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasAll the New Testament writers warned about false prophets trying to sever the symbiotic relationship between law and grace, law and faith, law and works.
Learning to Navigate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAre we navigating through life toward God's Kingdom like Jesus Christ? As our example, He has already done the heavy lifting; our job is to follow his lead.
Facing Times of Stress: Grieved by Various Trials
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFaith from God will be required to endure and profit from trials, bringing about character and genuineness of faith, as well as patience and trust in God.