Sermons on dignity of work: showing 301-315 of 157,091

Distractions To The Work

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 16, 2015

Churches get distracted from doing what God wants them to do

- Think of some of our distractions - Distractions effect our work Example - Driving we slow at a Gaper Delay - Internet – Go down bunny trails - Against Joseph, Potiphar's Wife – Ge 39:7-20 - Against Moses, Korah – Nu. 16:3, 13 - Against Elijah, Ahab – 1 Ki 18:17-18 - ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Works

Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 3, 2015

Sometimes we pray fruitless prayers for several reasons. So, what works?

Prayer That Works! Sometimes we say fruitless prayers for several different reasons. Today we will be talking about PRAYER THAT WORKS!! Now that I Have your attention beloved the scripture reading is 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Work Diligently Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Oct 15, 2014

When we understand God's design and heart for our work lives, it becomes something we no longer push through but thrive from. Work is our place of God's provision and a place of witness.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 2 “Work Diligently” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/25/2010 Let’s pray together. Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your faithfulness. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for Your abundance. Thank You that You are doing above and beyond what we could ask or think. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

study in James

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 1. The evidence of faith - vs. 14-16 *Profession is not faith 2. The element of faith - v. 17 *life and works 3. The explanation of faith - vs. 18-19 A. Faith is not mental assent B. Faith is not emotional assent C. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Piece Of Work"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 12, 2018

Ephesians share that we area piece of work not in negative meaning but in a psoitive sence.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “A Piece of Work” But God says, "You are my work of art. You are my poem. You are my masterwork." God can look at you and can see what you will become before you have actually become it. We look at ourselves and say, "I don't get it. This doesn't look like a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Joy In Work

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

A short devotional about renewing our joy in the work we do as if seeing it from God's point of view.

You’ve probably worked with a guy like Bill. You’re working away when you hear him say out loud, “Just trying to make it to Friday.” Outside his cubicle, co-workers laugh. It was Monday . . . and he was already looking forward to Friday. Isn’t that how it goes? Sometimes we just need to get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith With Works

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 27, 2015

A comparative of the life works of King Saul and the life works of King David, in the faith of Christ Jesus, in the will of God.

FAITH WITH WORKS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 27, 2015) “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of so little faith? (St. Matthew 6:30; St. Luke 12:28, King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28

Denomination: Friends

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017

You cannot separate faith from good works; they are interrelated.

Faith That Works Text: James 2:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, "Daddy, he pushed that guy under the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2017

Jesus has not called you to be a church in your own power, but has given you everything you need to do His work.

February 12, 2017 Morning Worship Text: John 14 Subject; The Holy Spirit Title: The Work of the Spirit Part 1 I want to begin a new series this morning – we kind of got started into last week – but this series will be on the work of the Holy Spirit. We will begin in John 14 and go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working Together Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2017

Christians can display a sense of authenticity by working together on a mission bigger than themselves.

1. I am sure you have heard that President Trump intends to build a wall between the US and Mexico to cut down on illegal immigration a. Great Wall of China b. Berlin Wall c. Bethlehem Wall d. Wall to be in Heaven: 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Together Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the third of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Working Together” Ephesians 3:16-19 A sermon for 2/07/21 Ephesians 3 “16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19, Psalm 119:1-12, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 5:20, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Watering And Working Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #9. The danger of placing a man on a pedestal is the focus of this passage.

This morning we continue to look at Paul’s admonition to the church at Corinth. He tells them that they ought to have matured in their Christian faith during the five years the church in this city has been in existence. Instead they are carnal. By using this term Paul is telling the readers that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-9

The Blessing Of Work Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 30, 2021

Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Work

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 4, 2021

A Labor Day message about working!

Called to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 5, 2021 There was a really popular television show called The Office. The Office was about employees of Dunder-Mifflin, a fictional paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show was called a mocumentary. There were unique times in the program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist