Sermons on extraordinary work:

The Work Of The Riddler

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

A message about the masterful work of the Riddler. The sovereignty of God prevails.

I Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.¡¨ l Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§The Temple was built throughout of stones roughly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

Sorting through the idea of faith versus works

WWJBD Part 2 – “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 I could tell you countless stories of growing up with 2 brothers. But the one that sticks out in my mind as most traumatic was the time we were living in a small rental house while my dad was building the house they live in now. I had just gotten ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Man And Work

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 11, 2006

Truth is that on this life we’ll find our fair share or work. And I’m sure that you dream of that day when the Lord will take away time and work and our only pastime will be to play an air guitar on a cloud, when there’ll be no more work to do anywhere. I

Of Man and Work The story is told of a man in Tampa who was looking for a Job. He applied at several places without any luck. Walking on the streets, he came upon a man and he asked him if he knew of any place where he could find a job. —¿Do you know how to fish?—the man asked him. —¿Fish?—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Adventist

The Way That Works Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 17, 2006

4 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message speaks of religion, spirituality, secularism, and Godliness.

Life 101: The Way That Works Four Ways to Live Three ways crash and one way works Is there anything as irritating as when something that is supposed to work – doesn’t? Sit in your car and turn the key but all you hear is the starter growling incessantly. There is no comforting roar of spark plugs ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working For The Man Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 25, 2006

Are you slaving away at the office? Filled with contempt for your boss? Remember who you work for...it isn’t the man...it is Jesus!!!

Working for the Man Ephesians 6:5-9 Ephesians 6:5 (NLT) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. A Common Practice  Slavery  Widespread throughout the Roman empire  An issue for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Marriage That Works

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 16, 2005

building a healthy marriage

Intro: years ago I took a class on marriage counseling at A.U.M. It was to give information to help people going through problems in their marriage. One day our teacher didn’t show up and we found out later that she wasn’t returning to the class, she and her husband were going to get a divorce. So ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working It Out

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

Work gets overwhelming. The people we work with seem hurtful and self serving. Yet, work is a place where we live out our faith--a setting where we must learn to be more Christlike.

This passage about Mary and Martha is familiar to many of you. It is fairly well known. It is a story about one women working in the kitchen and making preparations to entertain guests while her sister is involved in spiritual pursuits and assisting directly in the ministry of Jesus. And, when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

Get To Work Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 29, 2006

The work of the church is found in confidence in it’s leadership, and setting an example for others to follow.

Introduction I. As a church, we believe in what is called the “imminent return of Christ.” A. The imminent return of Christ, means that we believe that Jesus Christ could return at any time, even before this church service is completed, to take His bride, the church back to heaven. B. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of The Church

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This outline demonstrates how the local church is to impact the world.

The Work Of The Church John 4:1-43 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Sanctification At Work Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 21, 2007

As Christians we are all in the middle of a sanctification project. Once we have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal savior and Lord, we have all been entered into the sanctification process. We are all to strive to be pure and holy, which is

In this one verse that we are looking at tonight, Paul gives us five key features about God that assist in the divine work of our sanctification. I. His Person (2:13a) For it is God - The first truth about God’s part in the believer’s sanctification is His personhood. - Most pagan deities are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Work

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2007

A call to rethink and personalize the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 Baptist Distinctives: Mission Work Introduction A. We are continuing series on BD. So far we have considered… B. It is our firm belief and conviction that God has commissioned us to reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Mk. 16:15 2. Lk. 24:46-48 3. Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 12 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 12 “Faith That Works” Date: October 20, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction This morning we will address an issue which some claim to be very controversial. But I want you to remember; God is not the Author of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Our faith should be the motivaing factor in serving Jesus

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 October 8, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In one of his sermons, A.C. Dixon told of an incident that took place in Brooklyn, N.Y. A detective who had been looking for a local citizen finally tracked him down in a drugstore. As the man began to make his purchase, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

#8 -- Work Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist