Sermons on Background Work:

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today is a special day - as we have received Tom and Jonathan Olsen as members of First Reformed Church. We celebrate the grace of God that He calls us into fellowship with one another. We celebrate the participation of the Olsen family in our fellowship over the past few ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Without Works

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we come to what some consider the heart of the book of James. It is also one of the most passages in the Bible. It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. 2. And so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

this sermon is the study of the various ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PROPHETIC MESSAGE OUTLINE 1. CONVICTION 2. CONFIDENCE 3. COMFORT 4. COUNSEL 5. CONFLICT 6. CREATION 7. COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1.CONVICTION John 16: 8-11 , I Corinthians 12:3 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin . ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Are The Works Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS!

BIG IDEA: WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS! INTRODUCTION: Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (cf. Story told by daughter just starting at Univ. of Richmond: fellow student commented: Isn’t Rousseau French? But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Work Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION What is the difference in our culture between employers and employees and in the NT culture of masters and slaves? To what extent are these principles binding on us today? Lack of accountability ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit At Work In The World

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 20, 2001

Some reflections in the light of the 11 Sept. about what God must do by his Spirit, if the world is to change.

Date: 16 September 2001 Service/s: 8.30am, 10.00am Series: 2 part series on the Holy Spirit Passage: John 16:5-15 Aim: To show people the role of the Holy Spirit working in the world to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement. I want to help people to understand what this ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Father Is Still Working

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 22, 2003

The Pharisees revile the Lord after his healing of the lame man at the pool. This sermon is based on his response to the Pharisees. The Father is still working !!

My Father Is Always Working ! John 5:1-18 1. After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Continuing Work

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon of God’s work in us

GOD’S CONTINUING WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:5b-6 11/01/94 Though her name is lost to history, the woman who finished last in the 1912 Shawnee Invitation for Ladies in Pennsylvania will live on as an essay of determination and perseverance. She teed off the 16th hole, where her ball went directly into a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Manifold Working Of Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline looks at four distinct workings of grace covering the span from salvation to a Christ-filled life .

THE MANIFOLD WORKING OF GRACE “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” Titus 2: 11 “Grace” is commonly defined as “unmerited favor” but more specifically it can be defined as “unmerited divine assistance given man for his redemption or sanctification.” Using the more ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Work Delayed Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

· Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's View Of Work Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003

Work expresses the divine image in us. Our work is an opportunity to worship God, to work with God and to enjoy the fruits of our work.

God’s View of Work Genesis 2:1-15 Big Idea: Work is a holy calling requiring our all in partnership with God. Today let us look at God’s view of work. Genesis 2 tells us work untainted by the Jump to Ruin. Genesis 3 shows ruined work. We will look at several Scripture to see how redeemed work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of Restoration By Nehemiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the work of restoration accoplished by Nehemiah and the secrets of his success in his mission.

THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH OUTLINE 1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH 1. DESOLATION: Nehemiah.1:3-11. Here Nehemiah is concerned about the desolation of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Diligence And Readiness In The Work Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

If we are to accomplish anything for God, some work principles need to be kept in mind.

Diligence and Readiness in the Work Nehemiah 4:16-23 I. A Secure Defense A. Security promotes productivity B. Half work, half watch (16-18a) C. Lodge in Jerusalem – unity (22) II. A Sensible Plan A. Work while watching (16-18a) B. Work together (19-20a) D. The work of God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16-23

Denomination: Baptist