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FEBRUARY 8, 2026 SERMON SUMMARY

REAL FAITH WORKS

Have you ever wondered if your faith is real? Sometimes, we treat our relationship with God like a checklist – attend church, pray multiple times a day, but the Apostle Paul reminds us to examine our lives to determine the authenticity of our faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). In the book of James, we learn that real faith is seen in action! Faith is alive when it leads us to live a life that loves, serves, and obeys God.

ACTION NOT JUST WORDS

Talk is easy, but James reminds us that real faith is revealed through the way we live. For example, when we see someone in need, how do we respond? Prayer is powerful, but our words can be empty when we know we have the capacity to help. God’s greatest commandment is to love others, and the true test of our Christianity is putting that love into action just as Jesus did. While our actions or “good works” don’t save us, the absence of them reveals a faith that is dead (James 2:14).

SURRENDERS NOT JUST KNOWS

Real faith isn’t just knowing about God; it’s also surrendering to God. Faith isn’t just about growing in knowledge, it also means applying that knowledge through a daily surrender to Christ. James emphasizes that knowledge alone is not enough. Without action, we are no different from demons who know about God but refuse to follow Him (James 2:19-20). Genuine faith is seen by how we surrender to Jesus in keeping His commands. If we claim otherwise, we are liars (1 John 2:4), and our faith is worthless (Titus 1:16).

OBEYS NOT JUST BELIEVES

Real faith doesn’t stop at our belief but matures through our obedience. For example, Abraham wasn’t made righteous by his works; it was by grace that he trusted and obeyed God (Romans 4:4-5). Because of his faith and willingness to obey God’s instruction, Abraham was declared righteous. Real faith is not about perfection, but about progressive growth through daily obedience (James 2:24). In our own spiritual journeys, may we grow in intimacy with God, trusting in His character and promises to fuel our daily surrender and obedience to His word.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Why is faith considered "dead" if it has no works?
In what ways apart from "knowing" or "talking" do we prove our faith is real?
What areas of your life is God using to build your faith right now?

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MEMORY VERSE:

For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. (James 2:26)

Weekly Prayer Points:

I. Thanksgiving

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

II. Country and the World

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• PRAY for the protection, safety and release of kidnapped American Christian missionary, Kevin, serving in Niger (West Africa). For God to turn the hearts of the kidnappers to repentance and salvation. Peace and comfort for Kevin’s family.

• Pray for persecuted Christians in Sudan and Nigeria) — many have been beheaded and murdered; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• PRAISE God that the rest of the living Israeli hostages have been restored to their families safely! Continue to pray that the last remaining dead hostage will be returned to his family for burial.

• For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory. For Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism. May this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.

• For nations in turmoil (e.g., Ukraine, Iran, Venezuela, etc.) to experience true freedom in Christ and become centers for massive spiritual revivals in their regions.

III. Church

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

IV. CCF Facilities

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

V. Personal Concerns

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

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