Sermons on Failure Of Works:

Exercising Towards Godliness

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Godliness is not something that happens over night. It takes work and discipline. It takes exercise!

Do you remember the last time you left a service all fired up to change? You were determined to be different. "This time," you said, "I mean it; I am going to become the person that God wants me to be!" "No Really! I'm going to change! I won't give in to that temptation. I will read my Bible every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priority In Prayer Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 27, 2012

Gods priority in prayer is His work in you, not just His blessing for you.

THE PRIORITY OF PRAYER Eph_3:14-21 INTRODUCTION Be careful what you ask for What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? If you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

The gospel is presented in this text in its simplest terms - the life and work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction We are nearing the end of 1 Corinthians. Just two chapters to go. And best of all, this chapter, which is the longest, contains some of the most inspiring, joyful passages in the Bible. And we get to start off with the very gospel itself. Text Now I would remind you, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Capturing God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: God is beyond being captured in a work of art or mental image

If you’re from a Catholic or Lutheran background this morning, you may have been wondering why I’m going to preach about commandment #1 twice and about #9 and 10 together. That’s because those 2 particular religious systems split the Top 10 up differently, making the “no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jonah Dilemna

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 3, 2019

When the will of God encounters reluctance, God goes to work for the sake of all involved.

THE JONAH DILEMNA Are you really willing to do whatever God calls you to do? Personal Illustration: I was raised in northern Missouri in the 1960s and 70s. I never met or knew a hispanic person in my adolescence. After going to bible college and moving to Texas, things were quite different. I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3, Jonah 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Promise To Receive

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 14, 2020

This message discusses the person and work of the Holy Spirit within the lives of every believer

1. The Holy Spirit Has Been Promised - Jesus prayed for the Holy Spirit to be sent unto us (16a) - Jesus knew we would need the Holy Spirit to counsel, comfort, and even help us (16b) - Jesus makes the promise of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointed Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2016

What God can do if we will only let him work in us.

The anointed of God In the Holy Scripture two types of anointing. Oil and Spiritual 1st Samuel 16: 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: The Darkness Terminated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2018

This passage provides additional information about the work God did on the first day.

May 3, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe PART: I GENERAL HISTORY FROM ADAM TO ABRAHAM—Gen. 1:1-11:9. Topic #A: An Account of Creation. Gen. 1:1-2:7. LESSON I.A.2: THE DARKNESS TERMINATED. Scripture: Gen. 1:3-5. GEN. 1:3-5. (KJV) 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made (The Potter)

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 14, 2013

Mother's Day presentation about the potters hand and how He works in us.

Note: Message by Elizabeth Borowski at Andrews Church of God Mother's Day May 12, 2013 Title: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Text: Isaiah 64:8 Introduction It is amazing how God takes a simple method like making pottery and turns it into a life lesson for ourselves. This morning we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Church Of God

God Shall Judge

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 20, 2013

In a world of abundant injustices; God shall judge everyman according to his work.

Introduction: In light of the recent murder trial that's headlining the news across America; we must remember that we are not qualified to judge the case or the jurors. The only one that truly knows is God. I. The Examination. .I saw.....verse 16 II. The Experience. .Under the sun......verse ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Over But The Singing Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Jesus finished the work of redemption. We are just waiting to sing the Song of the Lamb

It's All Over But the Singing John 19:25-31 Introduction Last week Pilate handed over (betrayed) Jesus to the will of the Jewish people to have Him crucified. It made mention that Pilate took personal responsibility for writing the accusation on the placard which would have hung around Jesus neck ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Free To Serve—not To Sin Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, and it can’t be gained by human effort.

INTRODUCTION Much of the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is predominated by his wartime speeches. However, many historians believe his greatest speech was made eleven months before Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t called the State of the Union address back then, but on January 6, 1941 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Success Plan For The Righetous

Contributed by Lekan Adesanya on Sep 3, 2017

God has a plan for everyone on a condition that they work and walk righteously before him.

Brethren God has a plan for you on a condition that you work and walk righteously before him. His plan for Abraham was revealed with a condition of walking in perfection which is in righteousness. Ge:17:1: And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Compassion Of Jesus And Believing Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 25, 2022

If we will not believe the gospel, then there is no sign that will convince us. Growing in faith is a work in progress.

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS AND BELIEVING FAITH. Mark 8:1-21. The first thing that I noticed in reading through this short passage was the COMPASSION of Jesus. “I have COMPASSION on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and they have nothing to eat” (Mark 8:2). This is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021

Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible