Sermons on Gifts Of Works:

Faith Works! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2017

Use your faith to serve. Then use your works to show that your faith is real. It will save you from a debilitating despair in the midst of your own trials.

A state trooper was parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, when he saw a car puttering along at 22 mph. Knowing that a slow driver is just as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turned on his lights and pulled the car over. As he approached the vehicle, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Working For A Wife Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our Genesis series, we examine Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel, and how God was working through all of it.

Working for a Wife Text: Genesis 29:1-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well before we start getting into our sermon this morning; let’s have a quick re-cap of what’s been going on in Jacob’s life. If you remember, he got his brother to first sell his birthright for a bowl of stew… then he got his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Works Or Not?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 14, 2022

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help.

Doing good works is a very controversial topic among Christians, because they are either overemphasized or underemphasized. It’s hard to find the balance, but the scriptures are the best help, if we’ll listen to them instead of blindly accepting the prejudices of men. There are several factors to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:14-26, Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 25, 2022

The first two chapters of Ezra tells us that the exiled people returned to the promised land. But something even more important is taking place. The Lord’s people are returning to God. Now unity among the remnant group is essential.

Musk oxen are herd animals, and groups of two or three dozen animals are sometimes led by a single female. Herds use cooperation to deal with attacks by arctic wolves. When threatened, they “circle the wagons” and array themselves with their young in the middle and their sharp horns facing outward ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Works

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 30, 2022

The power of prayer is real and important to every person who believes.

I am a true believer in prayer and how wonderful it can work no matter how bad or how good things seems to be in our lives. Prayer is the universal way of talking to God one on one. That's why I believe that “PRAYER WORKS”. I Josephine Baker once said, “I believe in prayer, it's the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Completed Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 15, 2019

Paul was probably in prison in Ephesus and knew that he would probably never see the people in Phillipi again.

Philippians 1 The Completed Work August 18, 2019 Philippians 1:1-6 NIV Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6, Acts 16:14-15, Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021

Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18, Romans 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2016

If we will listen, we will hear, and we too will know the things of God because Jesus has sent us the Holy Spirit! We are not alone, and we should never feel like we are.

The Work of the Spirit John 15:26-16:15 This evening we have a message of good news – of hope for all of us Many struggles exist: family, health, financial, job, etc. But we are not alone – we have help and guidance (read passage) ∆ Jesus’s Promises the Spirit Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

study in James

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 1. The evidence of faith - vs. 14-16 *Profession is not faith 2. The element of faith - v. 17 *life and works 3. The explanation of faith - vs. 18-19 A. Faith is not mental assent B. Faith is not emotional assent C. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Working Power Series

Contributed by Apostle Tunde Olanrewaju on Mar 10, 2015

The powers that must be at work in the life of a believer.

“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us" What God is able to do in your life is measured by certain powers that must be at work in you. God is not partial or sentimental, but manifestation of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Distractions To The Work

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 16, 2015

Churches get distracted from doing what God wants them to do

- Think of some of our distractions - Distractions effect our work Example - Driving we slow at a Gaper Delay - Internet – Go down bunny trails - Against Joseph, Potiphar's Wife – Ge 39:7-20 - Against Moses, Korah – Nu. 16:3, 13 - Against Elijah, Ahab – 1 Ki 18:17-18 - ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Works

Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 3, 2015

Sometimes we pray fruitless prayers for several reasons. So, what works?

Prayer That Works! Sometimes we say fruitless prayers for several different reasons. Today we will be talking about PRAYER THAT WORKS!! Now that I Have your attention beloved the scripture reading is 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Meaningful Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2023

If you want to find meaning in your work, don’t work for posterity or profit. Instead, work for the Lord.

Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a panda named Po who desperately wants to learn kung fu. His father, though, wants him to take over the family business someday. In one scene, Po is late coming down the stairs from his room, where he was working on his kung fu moves, to work in his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, John 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Work In Berea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2017

Paul believed that the Jews had first claim to the Gospel, for Jesus was first and foremost their Messiah. He had been born a Jew and had come to fulfill the Jewish Scriptures. So, no matter how bitterly Paul might be persecuted by the unbelieving Jews

March 11, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.6: The Work in Berea (17:10-14) Acts 17:10-14 (KJV) 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist