Pastor Jamie Self’s sermon explores the relationship between faith and works, drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 and James 2:14-26 to emphasize that true faith is demonstrated through action. He warns against "cheap faith"—a belief that acknowledges Christ but lacks transformation and obedience—and contrasts this with authentic, life-changing faith that results in a labor of love and steadfast hope. Through biblical examples such as Abraham and Rahab, Pastor Jamie underscores that faith without works is dead, calling the church to live out their faith in ways that visibly reflect love for God and others.