Sermons on co labor: showing 46-60 of 31,619

Laborers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2014

The parable of the vineyard in Matthew 20 is almost mind boggling in scope and what can be extracted from it. In this sermon we are taking a look at the relationship between the owner and the workers and becoming an employee and the "doing".

Now we need to remember that we can never take a scripture out of context. Just before this the Rich Young Ruler asks Jesus in Matthew 19:16b (NASB) “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” “Do” This was an underlying foundation in the mind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Stealing And Labor Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 15, 2014

We here the phrase I can't afford to work. The implication is that if I work I will earn less than not working. Eph. 4:28 says that is stealing! The reason I believe many hold this wrong concept and steal is they do not understand God's design for work.

Passages from the NIV on Bible Gateway Introduction Have you ever wished that you had grown up in the first century; being a part of the church at the very beginning? Being in the crowd as the apostles are preaching on the day of Pentecost hearing them speak in our own language. After hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Anointed To Labor

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 13, 2012

God gives gifts to those who will honor Him with their lives. He chose Bezaleel to work with his hands and gave him wisdom and knowledge in building the Tabernacle.

ANOINTED TO LABOR Over the years God has called people to do special jobs in the kingdom. Under the law God chose Prophets, Priests and Kings and placed his Anointing on them to accomplish His mission. And in this period of grace or the CHURCH age; God places his anointing on believers to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:2-5

Denomination: *other

Labor In Vain

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah.

LABOR IN VAIN TEXT: Psa. 127: 1; I Thes. 3-5 Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah. I. CAIN BUILT HIS ALTAR ALL IN VAIN (Gen. 4:3-5) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Pains

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 4, 2016

A sermon on job satisfaction. Do you have a dead-end "job" or a holy "vocation"? Work worthy of your calling.

I’d like to read to you a workplace memo on the subject of “Absenteeism”… “The frequent absences by personnel have been brought to the attention of the company executives, and the following changes will be in effect immediately: -Sickness: There is no excuse. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Congregational

The Laborers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

This parable appears only in the Gospel of Matthew. The Lord Jesus would often take some unusual things and use those things to teach us a spiritual lesson.

In this parable, He used WORK and WAGES to teach us a spiritual lesson. Illus: When it comes to labor and management, I think about the man who applied for a job. It went something like this: • Manager: "I'm sorry I can't hire you, but there isn't enough work to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Joseph was a peanut shell in Yankee Stadium, and that is the level of notice he would have gotten in history from that point on. But God gave him the ability to interpret dreams, and he impressed the Pharaoh. He was instantly exalted to the highest level of power in the powerful nation of Egypt.

Grace Kelly, the American actress, married into royalty when she became the wife of Prince Rainier of Monaco. This became world wide news back in 1956 as an American girl became Princess Grace. But it was far from being a rags to riches story, for Grace grew up in wealth and luxury. Her father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:41-57

Labor And Leisure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus went about doing good, but He also stopped and got rest so He could feel good Himself. That is balance living, and that is why the workaholic is out of God's will.

Charlemagne founded great schools of learning even though he could not read nor write. Eliza Peters, an English woman, could also not read or write, but when she died she left her money to buy books for a medical school so that others could advance their learning. You do not have to know how to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

A Labor Shortage

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2024

I want to discuss a related spiritual phenomenon that has existed for a long time and whose solution is one that I think we can all grasp and work towards. I want us to consider a spiritual labor shortage which is one that was pointed out by Jesus and continues to this day.

TITLE: A LABOR SHORTAGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 9:35-38 / ST. LUKE 10:1-4 There has been a lot of talk recently about a current labor shortage, as many businesses find themselves short-staffed and unable to find or keep employees. I will defer to those with more expertise in the economic field ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Ready PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage the congregation to answer God's call to serve and work in His field, emphasizing that God equips those He calls, and there are great rewards in serving Him.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive into the Word of God together. Let's turn our hearts and minds to Matthew 9:35-38. Here, we see Jesus reflecting on the need for willing workers in his harvest field, the bountiful rewards that come with serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Willing Workers

God Is My Co-Pilot Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 3 in series debunking popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

A brief recap: Week One—“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” • We are always dependent upon the grace of God Week Two—“Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” • We are made right before God (positional sanctification) • We are afforded grace at conversion to grow (progressive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Co-Creators With God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 20, 2008

There is great Biblical emphasis on the reality that God often comes to us most clearly in the midst of our work.

INTRODUCTION: ATTITUDES ABOUT LIFE’S WORK • “Here lies Tammas Jones. Born a man. Died a grocer.”-- An epitaph on an old tombstone in Scotland. • “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -- Henry David Thoreau • “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Diary Of A Whimpy Co-Leader

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 26, 2013

Aaron was Moses sidekick, yet was not always focusing on God.

The Diary of a Whimpy Co- Leader July 20, 2011 First thoughts when I read this story...... leaders play vital roles in all walks of life…. Aaron is Moses brother & Moses Mouthpiece (effective communicator) Exodus 32:1-28- 1 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene