10/21/2026
The Rhema Life Fellowship Church Midweek Worship And Word 10/21/2026
STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF JAMES
Lesson: 3 “Start Working Your Faith”
(James 2:14-26)
God has given every believer a measure of faith, but faith is not intended to remain dormant, undeveloped, or unexpressed. Faith is meant to be exercised! It is one thing to say you believe God, but it is another thing to demonstrate that belief when life puts you to the test. It is one thing to shout about faith on Sunday morning, but it is another thing to walk by faith on Monday afternoon. True, living faith expresses itself through our actions, obedience, compassion, and willingness to trust God.
5 Hindrances to Working Faith:
1. DOUBT — When We Question God's Word (James 1:6)
Key thought: You cannot consistently walk in faith while allowing doubt to dictate your decisions.
2. FEAR — When We Are Afraid to Act (2 Timothy 1:7)
Key thought: Faith does not require the absence of fear; it requires the courage to obey God despite our fear.
3. DISOBEDIENCE — When We Refuse to Follow God's Word (James 1:22)
Key thought: Faith that hears God's Word but refuses to obey it is faith that is not being put to work.
4. SELFISHNESS — When We Ignore the Needs of Others (James 2:15)
Key thought: Faith that never moves us to help others fails to demonstrate the compassion of Christ.
5. INACTION — When We Believe but Never Move (James 2:17,26)
Key thought: Faith that never moves beyond belief into action is faith that has failed to demonstrate its life.
5 Steps to Working Your Faith. Bible Study Text: James 2:14–26
I. EXAMINE YOUR FAITH — James 2:14
Key thought: Before you can work your faith, you must examine the faith you claim to have.
II. EMPATHIZE WITH PEOPLE — James 2:15–16
Key thought: Working faith sees beyond itself and recognizes the needs of others.
III. EXPRESS YOUR FAITH THROUGH ACTION — James 2:17–18
Key thought: Don't just tell people what you believe; show them how your faith influences your life.
IV. ENGAGE YOUR FAITH THROUGH OBEDIENCE — James 2:21–24
Key thought: Faith becomes active when we are willing to obey God, even when we do not fully understand His instructions.
V. EXERCISE YOUR FAITH WITH COURAGE — James 2:25–26
Key thought: Faith is not fully demonstrated until we are willing to act on what we believe.
