Anchored in Action | James Series

Ashland Church of Christ
Oct 10
3 min read

Updated: Oct 12

Guest Speaker: Collin Brennan

October 12, 2025

Watch | Notes | Worship | Go Deeper | Announcements

Give Now

Service Times: 🕘 9:00 AM Classes🕙 10:00 AM Worship (in person & online)

Watch

Service - Live Stream at 10am

Notes

Follow along with the slides

Overview

When January rolls around, gym memberships surge as everyone talks about getting in shape. But talk alone doesn’t build strength—you have to show up and put in the work. The same is true of our faith. In this message, Collin Brennan reminds us that faith isn’t just about what we say; it’s about what we do.

Drawing from James 2, Matthew 7, and stories of everyday obedience, “Anchored in Action” challenges believers to live out a faith that is steady, rooted, and visible in how we love, serve, and obey God. Real faith isn’t passive—it’s active. It steps out when it’s uncomfortable, moves toward people in need, and bears fruit that glorifies God.

This week’s message will inspire you to stop just talking about faith and start living it—because faith without works is dead, but faith anchored in action brings life.

📖 Scripture References Used

Matthew 7:21–23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…”
Titus 1:16 “They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works…”
James 1:22–25 “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves…”
James 2:14–26 This is the primary passage the sermon exposits in detail, including:
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?”
- v.14 (intro question)
- v.15–17 (example of ignoring a brother/sister in need)
- v.18 (faith vs. works challenge)
- v.19 (demons believe and shudder)
- v.20–24 (Abraham’s faith + works)
- v.25 (Rahab’s obedience)
- v.26 (closing analogy: body without spirit = faith without works)
John 15:1–8 “I am the true vine… Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit…”
Ephesians 2:8–9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not a result of works…”

Invite a friend, share the link, and join us as we worship together and learn how to walk in the Spirit’s power. 💛

Follow the James series https://www.ashlandilchurchofchrist.com/announcements/tags/james

🌿 Next Sunday at Ashland Church of Christ 🌿

Genesis | Rick Cunningham

Give Now

Why We Give

Your generosity makes ministry possible. Because of your giving, we are able to bring these messages to you virtually, extend help to our community, support church improvements, and send resources to missions near and far. Every gift makes an eternal difference as we share the love of Jesus. Thank you for partnering with us in this work!

Worship

Go Deeper

These Bible reading plans are more than just daily devotionals—they’re invitations to go deeper in your faith. Whether you’re exploring the wisdom of Proverbs, the bold challenge of James, or the redemptive story of Samson, each study is designed to draw you closer to the heart of God.

Take your next step:

Reflect with journal prompts
Talk it out in small group discussions
Pray through the lessons
Apply the truths to your everyday life

Don’t just read the Word—live it. Dive into one of these studies and let God transform your mind, strengthen your walk, and equip you to follow Jesus more faithfully.