Sermons on By Faith Not Works:

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed By Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

Notice the simple responses our Lord noted in the actions of the righteous. Giving someone a drink of cold water, something to eat, clothes to wear a visit. These are simple and basic acts of kindness. No pomp, no plaque, no prestige.

Michael Jordan ......is considered by some ......to be the greatest basketball player... of all time. For most of us, ...... the scenes we remember ....... are the slam-dunks ....... while taking off ......from the free-throw line. The fame, ... the popularity, ... the commercials, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Blood Still Works! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its significance in demonstrating overcoming power, and the victory it brings to believers through faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we sit here, nestled in the warmth of our fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds towards a message of hope, of victory, and of faith. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6-7

Topics: Resurrection, Transforms Lives

Great Reasons To Be Steadfast In God's Work

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

It is God’s will that believers will grow in Grace and abound and be stedfast in the Lord’s service. There are great reasons that will move and inspire the Christians to be stedfast in the Lord’s ministry.

Title: Great Reasons To Be Steadfast in God’s Work Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Be ye steadfast--not turning aside. Be firm, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Is Obeying God's Law Working For Salvation?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007

This study seeks to examine the confusion between walking in obedience and working to earn righteousness.

Is Obeying God’s Law Working for Salvation? I have seen that there is a common misunderstanding among Christians as we struggle to reconcile God’s grace with obeying God’s commands. A few years back I read a book that stated that if you teach grace the way you should, it will almost sound like a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do You Work For?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 31, 2007

Labor Day message that challenges the Christian to honor God on the job.

Whom Do You Work For? Ephesians 6.5-9 September 2, 2007 (a-m) Labor Day Service Thompson Creek Baptist Church To make it in today’s world, you almost without fail, have to have a job. Even the super rich for the most part, have jobs or companies to run. All jobs have standards don’t they? They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: They Still Speak

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 20, 2004

A look at those who have gone before who understood the words of faith, undertook a walk of faith, acomplished works of faith and withstood trials of faith.

INTRODUCTION Memorial Day was established in 1868 to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It has grown to become a solemn recognition of all of our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedom. Joke – A church had a bulletin board decorated with pictures of soldiers who had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Love James' Style

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 7, 2015

James has a lot to tell us about faith. His simple, straight forward message challenges us and instructs us in character building God's way. This is a summary of some of the things James tells us as we prepare to enter chapter three.

The theme of James is captured in the first chapter, verses James 1:2-4 (read). He then discusses trials and faith throughout the rest of the letter. Some of these trials come from without, but some are as near as the members of our own bodies, i.e. our tongues. Someone pointed out that James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're Late For Work

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

He’s Working It Out

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 24, 2026

While we are trying to figure it out, God is working it out.

I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

~all Beleivers Are Free In Christ Jesus~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Paul understood that the power of regeneration was not in baptism or received by the act of baptism, but received through faith in the working of God.

#6~ Col.2: 13 -17 ~ALL BELEIVERS ARE FREE IN CHRIST JESUS~ 12-29-13 9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, -- since we are complete in Jesus there's nothing that any one can do that would make us even more so, this should put a stop ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we’re exhorted to work out our salvation.

(Guy Glass, SC.com) One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Good Works Makes Us Evil Workers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visible Faith Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025

This is part 2 of my series on Visible faith.

Visible Faith - Part 2 Scripture: James 2:14, 26; Mark 2:1-5; Genesis 6:12-14, 22 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is Part two of my sermon “Visible Faith.” Three weeks ago, I stood before you and read what James said about works and faith. James 2:14 & 26 says, “(14) What does it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Need Work? Christ Works

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 11, 2008

In an time when so many people are in need of work, Christ asks us to work for him. We do not work to earn salvation, we work because we already have salvation!

I want you to think for a moment about the talented people you know or that you know of. [advance] They could be athletes; they might be musicians, or dancers, or writers, or painters. I think we all know talented people, skilled people. And maybe they aren’t skilled at athletic, or artistic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ