Sermons on Desire To Work:

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

Do Good Works And Your Best For God

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Jan 10, 2025

What type of works are you doing for Jesus; good works or bad works? Are you doing your best for God, Jesus said to Mary, she has done a good work for me and she has done what she could. I pray that we will not be found wanting or lacking when we meet our maker in Jesus mighty name.

DO YOUR BEST FOR JESUS IN THE YEAR 2025 Mark 14:3-9; (NK JV) “3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008

Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Once More Through The Wringer

Contributed by James May on Oct 22, 2003

We can either trust in the Lord to give us the clean, fresh robes of righteousness, or we can put our selves through the wringer, in attempt to create our own self-righteousness and still be clothed in filthy rags.

ONCE MORE THROUGH THE WRINGER I can still remember a little the old wringer type washing machine that my mother used to have when I was a child. I know, most of you would wonder how anyone could remember that far back. Wasn’t that before the days of radio? No, it wasn’t that far back, but it ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7, Revelation 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About The Jews Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Spiritual Inheritance Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 1, 2004

Part 3 in the series "Victory in Jesus." In this message you will learn how to reclaim your spiritual inheritance of friendship with God, blessings from God, and service for God.

RECLAIMING YOUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE Victory In Jesus – Part 3 Galatians 3 October 3, 2004 Introduction: It seems as if there is nothing too stupid for some people to try. Listen to some of these warning labels that have been placed on various products because of the stupid things that some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Galatians 3:1-3

Is This Religion? Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Oct 27, 2007

A look at Colossians 2:20-23

Agnes de Rochier was the only daughter of one of the wealthiest merchants of Paris, and was admired by all for her beauty and virtue. In 1403 her father died leaving her all his wealth. Rumours of her supposed relationships with some of the young men in the area surfaced. She determined to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Out In Trust Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 17, 2009

Part 3 of a five part series on Giving God Room to Work in Our lives Our Church and Our world.

When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 3 “Moving Out In Trust” ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) We are in the middle of a five part series entitled, “When We Move Out, God Moves In” and we have seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building My Life On Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The more I focus on what I am doing for God the more likely I am to miss what God is doing in me.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fake Vs. Real Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2006

Was Jesus teaching us that we can "buy" our way into heaven by doing good works?

OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created you.” APPLY: Over the next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008

Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit At Work In Our World Today Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2011

God’s Word shows us at least 15 ways that the Holy Spirit is at work in our world today.

The Holy Spirit at Work in Our World Today John 16:7-11 (Plus multiple Scriptures) Series: God’s Spirit at Work in Our World Sermon by: Rick Crandall (Note: This sermon was originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church on April 19, 2000. The version below was updated for a recent ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Defended Against Man-Made Rules & Regulations

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2001

The sermon gets to the root of why man-made do’s and don’ts are inferior to actually knowing Chirst.

The Supremacy of Christ is Defended Against Man-Made Rules and Regulations Colossians 2:18-23 October 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Odd Laws Still on the Books, Citation: Robert W. Pelton in The Door. Christian Reader, Vol. 33, no. 5.] Young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Faith That Pleases God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009

Sermon 22 in a study in HEBREWS

“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. NASB “For by it the men of old gained approval” We will be wise, going into this great chapter about faith, to look behind us and be reminded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox