Sermons on Faith Alone Not Works:

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other

Fields Of Favor And Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 18, 2013

(#4) Ruth discovers God's grace, favor and provision in unexpected places! That's how God often works in our own lives - where will you discover God's grace in yours?

Fields of Favor and Faith - Ruth 2:1-4 - February 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #4 Looking back over the years it is safe to say that the summer of 1994 has been the most difficult period of my life thus far. Much of what I believed to be true about ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God’s Working Enables Good Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 25, 2010

God graciously works obedience into the lives of his people.

Scripture Introduction Christians have disagreed and debated, since the earliest days of the church, God’s role versus the believer’s role in growth in godliness. Some Bible verses, considered by themselves, seem to support popular phrases like, “Let go and let God,” or “I can’t; God can.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Created For Good Works Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Twelfth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on our calling to reflect His goodness.

Knowing God Series #12 “Channeling God’s Goodness” Created to be good and do good Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Working To Accomplish The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Thompson on Mar 14, 2012

This sermon is a look at an example in working to accomplish God’s will set by the nation of Israel right after the death of Joshua

Judges 1:1-8 Working to Accomplish the Will of God INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges picks up right where Joshua left off. We have an account of Joshua’s death here that was mentioned also at the end of Joshua. When Joshua died it was up to the tribes of the children of Israel to take the land ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Work In The Synagogue Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2017

The obstacle he had to overcome, in the case of the Corinthians may well have been the distrust they had for those who went about making profit from their message.

April 3, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.8.a: Paul's Work in the Synagogue (18:16) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Commitment And Dedication To The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

Spiritual commitment and dedication to God's work are foundational for any believer who desires to please God and bear lasting fruit.

SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE WORK OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 6:33, Nehemiah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual commitment and dedication to God's work are foundational for any believer who desires ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Amazing Works

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace At Work 21 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 5, 2013

Instead of lying; speak the truth ...having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. (Ephesians 4:25)

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 51, Grace at Work 21 May 5, 2013 Holy Living 1 Paul returns now from teaching about serious theological concepts; the dual nature of the old man vs. what we have become, the new creation brought about by learning Christ, and launches into six solid examples of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Hard Work And Providence Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.

Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfect Work: In Progress Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014

God is continually maturing us in our walk!

Perfect Work: In Progress, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, it's about that time of year where I start looking at the final couple weeks of the year, and I'm trying to figure out how the year is going to close out; if the rest of the year will be the best of my year, and if I'm going to hit all my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Believe The Truth: Faith Comes By Hearing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025

Spiritually, that’s where many people live—in darkness, uncertain about what is true, uncertain about eternity, uncertain about Jesus. But the Bible tells us that faith comes from hearing the Good News about Christ .

Go! And Believe the Truth: Faith Comes by Hearing Introduction: Imagine standing in a dark room, unable to see a thing. You know there’s a light switch somewhere, but you can’t find it. Someone tells you, “The light is on the wall, just a few steps away.” You have a choice—do you believe their ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9, Romans 10:17, 1 Timothy 4:16, Luke 24:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 20:28, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#18 Understanding Love: More Than A Couch Potato

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2016

This is part of a series or can stand alone as a good lesson. THIS IS INSTALLMENT #18 ON LOVE UNDERSTANDS: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... Love can revert to doing-nothing neglect that dooms the chances of loves survival.

#18 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT NEGLECT IS JUST AS BAD AS ABUSE... WHAT MAKES US THINK WE CAN GET AWAY WITH NEGLECT? HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT? NELECT: to fail to take care of, or not give ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God