Sunday Sermon: Faith That Counts Before God by The Revd Sub. Leut. MALACHI P.C.

Text. James 2:14, 17.
What good is it my brothers if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? In the same way faith, faith by itself if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.(NIV

TOPIC: FAITH THAT COUNTS BEFORE GOD.

The faith that brought the salvation of the human soul through the finished work of Jesus Christ at the cross of Calvary is indispensable. That faith cannot be challenged by anyone, because anyone who does not exercise such faith cannot receive salvation from sin and condemnation. John 3:18 says, He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
However, from the passage where I took my text, apostle James is emphasizing on the need for christians to prove their faith actions, deeds that can be seen by men. He illustrated it in verses 15-17 of James 2, that reads thus. If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food. And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone

We can see that it is very important as Christians to put our faith in practice by doing good, practically involving ourselves in meeting the need of others whenever we have the opportunity.

Apostle said “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not” As we have therefore opportunity let us do good into all men especially unto them who are in the household of faith (Galatians 6:9-10)

Read Matthew 25:31-46 you will see with me that Jesus Christ enjoined his followers to put their faith in action.

HOW CAN WE DEVELOP THIS KIND OF FAITH THAT COUNTS BEFORE GOD ?

1. We must submit to the saving faith in Christ, by being born again. John 3: 5,7
2. We must confess Jesus Christ as Lord with our mouth and believe in him with our heart. Romand 10:9-10
3. Living in obedience to the word of God
   BENEFITS OF LIVING IN THIS KIND OF FAITH
4. We shall be rewarded by God with everlasting life and other blessings that comes from him alone
   Do you have that kind of faith that counts before God?
   Can your faith show
   PRAYERS
5. Heavenly Father help the body of Christ to be doers of your word and hearers only
6. O God our Father and King help us to always obey you and practice you word

THE REVD. SUB. LEUT. MALACHI P.C. is the Priest in Charge of Trinity Methodist Church Nigeria, Zone 6, Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Circuit, Kubwa Diocese, Abuja. He is also the Diocesan Lay Preachers’ Coordinator

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