Sermons on Angelic Work:

How Your Built Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

some aspects of God’s specific purpose for your life and how He works to fulfill that purpose.

I wrote in an earlier letter (Purpose Vol. 1, Issue 10) that I wasn’t big on recipes or seven step strategies for spiritual success. Well, I’m not. But until now I may have been a little philosophical or “big picture” in my approach to understanding our real purpose and fulfilling the true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses A Skeptic

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2007

Discover how God uses unlikely vessels, such as Sarah (who laughed at God), to accomplishment His work.

To introduce this sermon the following can be done. • Walk to the platform and ask, “How many of you have heard of ‘Amazing Grace?’” (Most every hand will go up.) • Next say: “Amazing Grace is one of the most popular hymns of all time. God used a rather unlikely candidate to write that hymn.” John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2012

Don’t blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I’ve Got The Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2010

To do the works Jesus did, we have to have the power Jesus had (and we do)

During the course of a week there were probably hundreds and likely thousands that passed this lame man on their way into the temple, and most of them were probably true believers who loved and worshiped God and most likely everyone on them had some kind of experience of what God had done for them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

That I May Win Christ

Contributed by Rickey Bradford on Jun 7, 2011

This message centers on the one driving force behind the Apostle Paul's ministry and work--to know Christ

That I May Win Christ Philippians 3: 7-8 Introduction • This morning we take a look into the mind and the motivation of the Apostle Paul. • His life’s goal and calling can be summed up in Phil. 3 What Things Were Gain— • Things—Hostis (Hahs—tis) In Greek ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Extravagant, Extraordinary Generosity

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 30, 2009

God wants us as His children to be extravagantly rich in good works, and to be extraordinarily generous to others as well.

EXTRAVAGANT, EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY OPENING: Special guest speaker from Union Gospel Mission in Winnipeg. INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC1: • In Canada, none of us thinks we’re rich, but the truth is, we’re all rich. • If you have a household income of over 40,000, you are in the top 4% wage earners ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

Go!

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

Go! You heard God call, you are ready for the work now go out and make disciples.

The name Wilma Rudolph is an important one in sports history in general and women’s sports history in particular. For those of you my age and older, it should be a recognizable name. And those of you who are younger — and who have never heard of her — ought to hear her story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Answer Is Yes!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2017

For the church to fulfill her mission and purpose, it must be made up of disciples and workers; there are no spectators in the work of Christ.

In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, Os Guinness reviews the theology of calling and reveals what it means when one is called of God. Guinness describes the call of God as "the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Other

Children And Employees Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The principles that make a good employee or good offspring are the same. Be sincere, and work like God is your boss.

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord . . . 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-25

Denomination: *other

The Provision Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2017

We can depend on God. God's work, done in God's way, will never lack God's supply.

The prophet of God has just pronounced a drought, sent by God although not mentioned. • The drought will end only at his word – which means at God’s bidding, when God said so. • We know that it lasted for 3.5 years because of two accounts in NT: • James 5:17 - Elijah was a human being, even as we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Epic Fail Or Godly Success

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 9, 2016

This sermon deals with personal and church wide failure as well as failure when trying to do a work for God.

Epic Fail or Godly Success Some time back it became popular on Facebook and other social media sites to post pictures with the title “epic fail”. There are even some sites dedicated to “epic fail” pictures. I find the church signs especially amusing. The hard truth is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

#12 The Holy Spirit Conforms Us Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

A major work of the Holy Spirit is to conform believers into the image of Christ. We are not to comformed to this world but to be comformed by the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Conforms Us Introduction: Scriptures: Romans 8:28-29, 12:2, Ephesians 2:1-3, Jerimiah 18:1-6 I. Being Conformed to the World (Romans 12:2) A. What does being conformed to the world mean? 1. “Conformed” defined: to be or become similar in form, nature or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 2:1-3, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparation Day Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

What does God prepare us for? He prepares us to worship, work, witness and walk.

Intro: We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. Moody Monthly, April, 1990, p. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Eleventh Hour

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 24, 2019

We can be sure that our reward will be “WHATSOEVER IS RIGHT.” You will never lose anything by working for God

TITLE: THE ELEVENTH HOUR SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 20:1-16 Be honest. When you heard the reading of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard just now, did your heart leap for joy? Were you thrilled when you heard that the workers who had toiled and slaved all day long in the hot sun were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

By way of introduction, note the word “fruit”. It means harvest. The word is singular. It is the divine life working in us.

The following series of sermons was preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Dresden during the Fall of 2006. They are based on the writings of the Apostle Paul found in Galatians 5:22-23. I simply call this series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Please note that tis is the Spirit’s fruit, not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist