Christian Free-Lutheran Church -- Sermons and Services -- James 2:14-26

James 2:14-26
Pastor Eric Swenson
Christian Free Lutheran Church Wheatland, IA

May 23, 2010

Livng a Changed Life

Faith is the only thing that can save you.
  Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6

I. Dead Faith 14-17
  A. People with a dead faith claim to have saving faith
    Matthew 7:21-23
  B. People with a dead faith exchange words for action, 15-16

II. Demonic Faith 18-19
  A. Demons believed Christ was the son of God
    Mark 1:23-24; 32-34
  B. Demons believe Christ is the judge
  C. Demons believe in a place of punishment
    Luke 8:27

III. Dynamic Faith 20-26
  A. Faith comes from hearing the word. James 1:18; 21
    Romans 10:17
  B. Dynamic Faith involves the whole person
    1. The mind understands the truth
    2. The heart desires the truth
    3. The will acts upon the truth
    Ephesians 2:10, Abraham, Genesis 15:5-6
    Rahab, Joshua 2:10-11