Sermons on Division Of Labor:

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Husbandmen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 27, 2007

Even wives and ladies can be ’husbandmen’ [vinedressers] in the field in which we are planted. But what do we think of the ’boss’ and how do we treat His Son? Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

The Wicked Husbandmen Matthew 21:33-41 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WickedHusbandmen.html 1. The vineyard immediately brings to mind Israel - cf. Isa 5:1-7 2. The landowner who planted the vineyard is God 3. The wicked vinedressers [husbandmen] represent Israel’s leaders - cf. Mt 21:45 4. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Making God's Honor Roll

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 15, 2008

This sermon gives a glimpse into the lifestyle of a person who makes God’s honor roll.

Have you ever seen an honor roll in the newspaper? It is a special achievement to have your name listed on such a roll. Carry that concept a step further. What a wonderful achievement to find your name listed on God’s honor roll! In the Bible we find a man who accomplished this feat. Jabez was his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

God has chosen unlikely people to do impossible tasks and has called ordinary people to be his presence in the world.

Lectionary 11 Matthew 9:35 – 10:8 (9-23) A father, tired after Church one Sunday morning, pretended to be asleep in his chair in front of the T.V. as his kids tried their best to wake him from his Sunday nap to join them in the back yard. Finally, after several attempts to wake him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kingdom Is Near

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2013

God's Kingdom is already here and is soon to come! Our priority is living sanctified (holy) in preparation for the coming Kingdom of God.

WHEN IT COMES TO LONG AND EXHAUSTIVE WORK DAY, AN EXTENDED VACATION OR EVEN WEEKEND GET-AWAY, WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE END WHEN WE CAN FINALLY GO BACK TO THE COMFORT OF OUR OWN HOME. ANTICIPATION. DESPITE THE EXCITEMENT OF TIME AWAY, BREATH-TAKING ADVENTURES, AND THE JOYS OF SEEING FAMILY, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Model Of Being Prepared Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2025

In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.

Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Conditional Promises (1 Kings 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2025

Do we have conditional promises in regard to obedience? Let's begin in 1 Kings 9.

What are the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God? Is obedience no longer required under a new covenant? Let’s look at 1 Kings 9. What were the blessings Solomon would receive, if he would walk before God? When Solomon had finished the building of Yahweh’s house, the king’s house, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Rewards Faithful Service

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Faithful service to God is never in vain. Even if men fail to appreciate or notice, God sees, remembers, and rewards both in this life and the next.

THE GOD WHO REWARDS FAITHFUL SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 6:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, Colossians 3:23–24 INTRODUCTION: God is a righteous Judge who never overlooks the labor of love His children show in His name. Faithful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Must Stand Together Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004

The Fourth And Final Message In The Series "The Purpose Of The Church."

SERIES "THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH" REVIEW OF PREVIOUS THREE MESSAGES: Part 1 - To Make Disciples And Mature Believers (a) Through The Church’s Message (1:1-20) (b) Through The Church’s Worship (2:1-15) (c) Through The Church’s Leaders (3:-16) Part 2 - To Maintain Truth And Multiply Ministries (a) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For One Another

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Always Be

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 19, 2002

The Character of Christ, demonstrated through spirit-filled believers.

"HE SHALL ALWAYS BE" Isaiah 32:2 From The Time The Spirit of God moved through moses to begin the Old Testament, Untill the time Malachi Consummated it, The Priests, Prophets, and Preachers have all been given some type of revelation, about a messiah that had not yet arrived. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Most Important Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 9, 2002

This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14.

THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. Although it is often read as a unit in itself, it is most meaningful when it is studied—as it was written—as a part of Paul̓s message in chapters 12-14. This chapter hit at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm For Freedom

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

Four Actions you need to take to stand firm for your (spiritual) freedom

Stand Firm For Freedom! Galatians 5: 1, 13 – 26 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

The true condition of the Corinthian believers was that they were still engrossed with human, earthly wisdom. We can spend a lifetime accumulating human knowledge and still not learn how to have a personal relationship with God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist