Sermons on Failure Of Works:

The Power Of Works

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

Jesus came to this world to do the work of the Father

work_____(eron)___(er 'gon)___a deed or action ** Jesus came to this world to do the work of the Father ___Jesus first words was__"How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" ___His Fathers business___the works of which He was sent to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, John 6:28-29

Denomination: Other

Blood Work

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The blood is the only way but why?

(1)And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Worship That Works

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020

What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"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 Or Works? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 12, 2018

In James 2, we see one of the most challenging passages of Scripture. However, when seen in context, James' point becomes clear and understood.

The English language can be a very challenging language to learn. Part of that is because many ordinary words that we use in everyday conversation can have many different meanings. Take the word “run,” for example, which according to dictionary.com, has over 179 different meanings for the word. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, James 2:1-26, James 2:15-26, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Work Continues

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 24, 2018

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is still working in people's lives today.

The Work Continues Matthew 15:29-31 The story of Jesus Christ truly is the greatest story ever told. One of the greatest aspects of that story is the fact that it is not over. Though Jesus ascended to Heaven, He is still working here on earth. Jesus is still changing the hearts and lives of people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

While there is nothing we can do on our own to be saved. Evidence of an active growing Christian life is seen in our works.

A pastor I learned under once pointed out that we never want to be back window Christians. I asked him what a back-window Christian was. He said it was an old southern term that pointed to people who attended church every Sunday and then threw their bibles in the back window of their cars and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Apostle Paul wants us to experience the love of Christ and to show the love of Christ.

The Work of Christ Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction/ Greeting Good morning again, we are in the first week of the New Year … how is that going? The holiday meals are eaten The presents opened Hopefully time has returned to semi-normal. You have made your New Year’s resolutions… still on track ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Working For A Living

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We will define proper perspective for work; paid, unpaid, school, home

Opening illustration: This is a lesson I began to learn shortly after becoming a Christian, while serving in themilitary in England. There were several of us who had just set out on the Christian adventure. In ourenthusiasm to serve Christ we somehow concluded that we didn’t need to concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ourselves “fully” to the work of the Lord.

THE WORK OF THE LORD I CORINTHIANS 15:57-58 INTRODUCTION: In tribute to my friend Truman Kimbrough. I borrowed this from him. The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working And Eating

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2019

If anyone does not wish to work, neither let him eat.

WORKING AND EATING. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Having expressed his trust in the Lord that they will already be doing the things with which he charges them (2 Thessalonians 3:4), the Apostle Paul now charges the brethren in Thessalonica - “in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ” - to withdraw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working It Out

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 14, 2019

Working it out – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I will do my part (vs 12) (2). I will depend on God (vs 13) (3). I will not complain (vs 14) (4). I will be different to make a difference (vs 15-16a) (5). I will live for others (vs 16b-18) SERMON BODY: Quote: Mark Twain (American writer, humourist, entrepreneur, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Brethren

Stirred To Work

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This message looks at the account of Moses and the construction of the tabernacle when God stirred the hearts and equipped the people to work.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Stirred to Work” Introduction The Bible records many building projects inspired by the Lord. Since the beginning of matter and space and time in the universe, God has blended the physical world with the immaterial spiritual world. Adam enjoyed perfect ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance