Sermon series · James

Faith That
Works

A genuine, saving relationship with Jesus Christ inevitably produces visible fruit.

11Sermons

5Chapters

Series artwork: "Faith That Works: Living the Gospel in James," with two yellow hands holding a pink heart on a white brick wall.

About the series

Living the gospel in James

  • Living faithDead faith
  • DoersHearers only
  • Wisdom from aboveEarthly wisdom

The Epistle of James is often called the "Proverbs of the New Testament," offering a piercingly practical look at what it means to live out a transformed life. In this series, Faith That Works, we explore James’ central argument: that a genuine, saving relationship with Jesus Christ inevitably produces visible fruit.

James does not mince words as he addresses the trials, temptations, and social complexities of the early church. Throughout these sermons, we are challenged to move beyond a mere intellectual or "dead" faith and into a vibrant, active discipleship.

Eleven weeks through James

The sermons

  1. When Joy Meets Trial

    Week 1 · James 1:1-18

  2. Slow to Speak, Quick to Do

    Week 2 · James 1:19-26

  3. Justice, Mercy, and the Triumph of Grace

    Week 3 · James 2:1-13

  4. Dead Faith Walking

    Week 4 · James 2:14-26

  5. The Wildfire of the Mouth

    Week 5 · James 3:1-12

  6. Two Kinds of Wisdom

    Week 6 · James 3:13-18

  7. The War Within, the Battle Without

    Week 7 · James 4:1-12

  8. Life is a Vapor

    Week 8 · James 4:13-17

  9. Rotting Riches and Fattened Hearts

    Week 9 · James 5:1-6

  10. The Patience of the Farmer

    Week 10 · James 5:7-12

  11. The Prayer That Works

    Week 11 · James 5:13-20

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Join us on Sunday

If this series stirred questions about faith, trials, or what it means to live out the gospel, we’d love to talk. Join us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at First Reformed (EPC) in Edgerton, Minnesota. Plan your visit to see what to expect, or send your questions to web@edgertonfrc.org.

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Listen to or watch the whole Faith That Works series on Spotify or YouTube. The Faith That Works series is just one part of our commitment to the clear, expository preaching of God’s Word. If you found these studies in James helpful, we invite you to explore our full library of gospel-centered teaching.