Sermons on background work:

Keeping The Work Alive

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, “Her

Keeping the Work Alive Haggai 2:1-9 Intro It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Work Ethic Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007

38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

Noah: A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Noah’s faith was much more than words but a faith that worked.

NOAH: A FAITH THAT WORKS Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:5-18 Abel’s Faith was revealed through his worship Enoch’s faith was revealed through his walk Noah’s faith was revealed through his works 1) NOAH’S FAITH CAUSED HIM TO BELIEVE WHAT GOD SAID By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say about the subject of Faith Without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Man's Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 17, 2007

The ability to follow Christ’s commands (to love God and love one another) is only supernaturally bestowed. However, that ability is available to us simply by asking.

1. The first requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right posture. (3:14-15) 2. The second requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right petition. (3:16-19) 3. The third requirement of a working man’s prayer is the right power. (3:20-21) Our study in the Book of Ephesians has brought us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Luke- An Artist At Work

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 18, 2007

LOOKS AT THREE PICTURES THAT LUKE PAINTS IN SUCCESSIVE CHAPTERS

Luke ... an artist at work Most men have hobbies, and it would be easy to believe that Dr. Luke was no exception to the rule. Undoubtedly he was a very busy man, yet in his spare time he developed a love for writing. His gospel account is the longest and the more detailed of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007

James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Working With A Withered Hand

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2008

Your Hands Signifies A Great Deal of Importance, But What Do You Do When The Hand of Power is Withered.

Working With A Withered Hand King James Version 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirituality Of Work And The Everyday Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

The Celts prayed about everything in their day

Spirituality of Work and the Everyday G@TP May 26, 2008 Grace – Way p. 84 Homework from 2 weeks ago… · Visit myfootprint.org to calculate your own impact upon God’s creation. · Patrick blessed a river at least once. Our rivers and streams need miraculous healing beyond just better ecological ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power To Work And To Win Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Calling Of Work Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

What woulf happen if we made Philippians 4:8 our job description?

The High Calling of Work Philippians 4:8 An employee bulletin board contained the following memo: “In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time!” From Marketing Daily 5/7/07: 64% of U.S. workers enjoy their work a great deal, and 29% ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel