Sermons on Expose Sinful Works:

The Work Of The Holy Spirit In The Life Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

On one extreme you have those who fervently practice what we call Pentecostalism and on the opposite extreme those who embrace only God’s Word as their model for thought and practice.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Someone has said, “You will never truly know the power of God until you need the power of God.” I think that statement equally applies to God’s Holy Spirit. As we mentioned earlier in this series, too often Christians and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Holy Spirit / Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 25, 2003

In order to consider the unlimited power and work of the Holy Spirit let us look at the various works of the Holy Spirit that Jesus told us that He would accomplish in our lives.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT © 4/2001 Mark Beaird 2 PART SERIES / Part 1 Text: John 16:7-11 Throughout the centuries there have been debates and misunderstandings concerning the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Some think of The Holy Spirit as an “it”, an impersonal being or a “divine force.” ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Embracing The Finished Work Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 20, 2022

This was not the despairing cry of a helpless martyr; it is the declaration on the part of the divine Redeemer that all for which he came from heaven to earth to do, was finished. The great purpose of God in the history of man was now accomplished. "It is finished."

Sermon Embracing the Finished Word of Jesus Christ Scripture: John 19:28-30 “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Isaiah 53:4-6, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Methodist

A Work In Progress---The Biography Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 8, 2006

He, who predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, will one day bring it into fruition.

A WORK IN PROGRESS---THE BIOGRAPHY OF A CHRISTIAN “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 NIV “I am sure of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Person And Work Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

In the person of Christ we are presented with two complete and integrated natures, the human and the divine. At his birth He was named “Jesus”, the Greek form of Joshua, meaning “the Lord Saves”. Jesus is not man becoming God but God incarnated into fl

“I am the Alpha and the Omega ­— the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give the springs of the water of life without charge” Revelation 21:6 In the person of Christ we are presented with two complete and integrated natures, the human and the divine. At his birth He was named ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Religion Doesn't Work

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 3, 2009

The folly of false religions. Only fullness and freedom are found in Christ.

The setting is the front of a small church. The pastor says from the pulpit, ‘I’ve misplaced my sermon notes, so I’m just going to read from this devotional—if I can find it here. While I look, maybe the choir can lead us in a hymn’. He glances at the choir which has one person.   The choir ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Redemption Works Through Righteousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26)

How Redemption Works Through Righteousness (Rom. 3:21-26) Illustration:Faith is not merely your holding on to God--it is God holding on to you. He will not let you go! E. Stanley Jones. 1. Have you ever stopped to contemplate how redemption works through Christ’s righteousness? Redemption ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Wait Too Late

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2023

Although this is a funeral message it can be easily adapted to any Church setting

TITLE: DON’T WAIT TOO LATE SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 14:13 / REVELATION 20:12-13 I will miss Brother Stephon as well as many of us that spend time caring for this Church. Brother Stephon grew on us, and we became comfortable seeing him around the Church working and doing anything we called upon him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Revelation 20:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

There are things in our own lives that we are responsible for. WE cannot blame other people for our problems. We need to work out issues.

Work Out Your Own Salvation March 23, 2003 Phil 2:12, 13 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of God At Work In Our Lives

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 12, 2017

The good news is the power of God in our lives because of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came for a purpose and when He fulfilled that purpose He brought us back to His Father. And through this we see his power at work in every area of our lives.

Starting from Romans 1:16 Paul says this : For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Another translation puts it this way For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Triune God - The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

The Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts

Essential Truths: The Triune God - The Holy Spirit: Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts – March 24, 2019 I really wish it weren’t true, but I’m pourous. I’m made of clay. I’m breakable, leaky and I fade. I get depleted. Can you relate? I don’t mean relate to ME being these, things. I mean ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 7:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit: God's Spirit At Work

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2014

What does the Holy Spirit do in the lives of believers? This sermon discusses four works of the Spirit in the lives of believers.

The Holy Spirit, Part 2: God’s Spirit at Work Series: Acts, #3 Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Give Anxiety To God Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

“Give Anxiety to God” 1 Peter 5:6-14 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-14, Joshua 7:5, Joshua 7:24-26, Revelation 19:11-15, Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist