True FAITH is shown through our ACTIONS - Pastor Jerry McKinney

James 2:17 (NIV) - faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?Foolish – without anything, empty handed - without possessions, family, success…ineffective - destitute of spiritual wealth, of one who boasts of his faith, yet is without the fruits of faithABRAHAM21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his sonIsaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith wasmade complete by what he did. “You see”…(understand) “His faith and his actions were working together” –Working together - synergeō - to cooperate together; assist; partner “His faith was made complete by what he did (actions)”Complete – mature…developed…grewLit. – to add what is yet wanting in order to render a thing fullRAHAB25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did whenshe gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?Hebrews 11:30–31 (NKJV) - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for sevendays. 31 By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she hadreceived the spies with peace.FAITH WITH ACTION WILL TAKE YOU TO A NEW LEVEL OF FAITH2 Thessalonians 1:3 (NKJV) - your faith grows exceedingly…WHAT IS YOUR FAITH-ACTION THAT WILL LEAD TO YOUR MIRACLE?2 Thessalonians‬(1. MONEY…because it seems we never have enoughAction – put God first with your moneyDeuteronomy 14:23 TLB - The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives.2. MARRIAGE…that’s happy and fulfillingAction – always forgive your spouseEphesians 4:32 (NLT) - Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just asGod through Christ has forgiven you.Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) - Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance foreach other’s faults because of your love.3. FREEDOM…from sickness, disease & emotional painAction – attend church weekly to hear messages on faithJohn 8:32 (NLT) - And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”Luke 5:17 (NKJV) - Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching… And the power of the Lordwas present to heal them.4. FRIENDS…life-giving relationships that everyone needs.Action – commit to attend “Our Night” Once a month gatheringActs 2:42-47 - They devoted themselves…to fellowship…All the believers were together and hadeverything in common…Every day they continued to meet together…They broke bread in theirhomes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all thepeople.5. PEACE…that protects us in life’s strugglesAction – practice daily prayer Thursday 6am - “Mornings with God”Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) - Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything… 7 Then you willexperience God’s peace, which exceeds anything