Sermons on Faith Alone Not Works:

Whitewashed Or Washed White

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007

The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

The Power of Words

Open your bibles to James Chapter 3. As we continue our series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, is a faith that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Coming Brings Great Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2003

ADVENT 3(A) - Christ’s coming brings great joy first by faith and then in heaven.

CHRIST’S COMING BRINGS GREAT JOY Isaiah 35:1-10 - December 14, 2003 ISAIAH 35:1-10 351 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Were We Expecting? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaac Joseph And Jacob See God's Work

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

We can see God in our past, God is present, and He has promises for the future. If we find these truths it makes life more liveable.

ISAAC, JACOB, AND JOSEPH Past, Present, and Future INTRODUCTION 1. It would be nice to know what God is doing at some point in time wouldn’t it be? 2. While we cannot know exactly what He is doing at any single point in time there are some clues He gives and we can know that He has not left us on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working For God

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 12, 2002

A message designed to show Christians how they can be valuable workers in God’s kingdom.

WORKING FOR GOD II Kings 6:1-7 PURPOSE To show Christians a valid approach to working for God and encourage them to get busy. INTRODUCTION As Christians we should be busy working for the Lord. In II Kings we find some steps that will direct us into valuable kingdom work. It tells where to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

What good is it to be concerned; what good is it to be broken; what good is it to fast and pray; what good is it to survey the ruins; what good is it to ask the people to work if you’re not going to build?

Working Together Nehemiah 3 They started building! Can you imagine what would have happened if instead of building they: Talked about building? Wrote books about building? Critiqued Nehemiah’s proposal of building? Formed various committees to investigate the possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is At Work Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

God is at work in every aspect of our lives

God Is At Work! Nehemiah 6:15, 16 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days. 16 When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Much can be accomplished when we work together.

Working Together Nehemiah 3:1-32 I. The Workers A. Priests (3:1) B. Rulers (3:9,12) C. Women (3:12) D. Skilled laborers (3:18) 1. Goldsmiths 2. Apothecaries (perfume-makers) E. Merchants (3:31-32) F. Common folk G. People from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 28, 2004

We were predestined to be children of God before the creation of the world. We were redeemed at Christ’s expense, and the Holy Spirit seals us for all eternity.

The Work of the Trinity Scripture References: Ephesians 1:1-14 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Mark 10:45 Hebrews 9:15 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Yesterday we went to see The Passion of Christ. I have never been touched or moved by a movie like I was by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Work

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 3, 2005

Labor Day Sermon that teaches that work is a gift from God.

The Gift of Work By Kenny McKinley Text: Genesis 2:15, 3:19; John 5:16-17 (Read Genesis 2:15 and Genesis 3:19) The other day I was walking down the hall at OPSU and I happened to see one of the Professors that I know, and I asked him how he was. He replied that he was fine, and so when someone ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible