Sermons on good work: showing 166-180 of 193,512

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

God Accepts You As Gentiles, In Christ (So Don't Become Jewish Christians; Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

What is faith? Also, "works" and "good works" are not the same thing. "Works" are works of the Mosaic covenant, specifically food laws, circumcision, holy days (inc. Sabbath).

Today's sermon is on Ephesians 2:1-10. But I want to start by reading all of chapter 2. We often make a mess of chapter 2, especially in verses 8-10, and the reason we make that mess is because we ignore Paul's larger argument. Paul is writing to Gentiles, explaining to them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 2:11-16

He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 24, 2012

God hasn’t brought you this far to let the accuser throw you under the bus now, or ever! He knows better than anyone, “that in your life, the best is yet to come and that the greatest things in your life are still in the making"

He Who Began A Good Work, Will Be Faithful To Complete It! Philippians 1:6 NKJ “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Regardless of how you may feel, no matter what your circumstances may be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 5, 2010

What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS (December 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas – it truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Discuss: Family memories, favourite Christmases. Looking forward to my family coming for Christmas this year. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: *other

"Is Work Good Or Bad?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Sep 7, 2005

A Labor Day expository sermon on the theme of work in the Bible, incorporating the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

Sermon942005 Hillsborough Reformed Church Ex. 20, Eph. 4 Labor Day Theme Is work good or bad? It depends on whom you ask and when! Ask the teen aged boy who has to mow the lawn and has put it off until now – and dad is ready to hit the roof while at the same time his friends want to play a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Things Work For Good

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

All things work for good for those who love God

All Things Work for Good Romans 8:28 Introduction In the early days of our country a weary traveler came to the banks of Mississippi River for first time. There was no bridge, of course. It was early winter, and the surface of the mighty river was covered with ice. Could he dare cross over? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

And Now For The Rest Of The Story...

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

A sermon investigating the Good Samaritan and Good Works, in light of the Grace of Jesus Christ. We do God’s good works not to be saved because Jesus has done everything for our salvation; rather we do good works because we are saved.

And Now…the Rest of the Story Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 15, 2007 How many people here have heard of the story of the Good Samaritan before? It’s a parable that is taught often in Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Good Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Based on the hit song by Jeremy Camp and the small group study by Kyle Idleman and Jeremy Camp with the same title: I Still Believe.

I STILL BELIEVE YOU ARE GOOD A. Romans 8:28-30 (READ) 1. How many of you like to KNOW the SPOILER ALERTS of a BOOK or MOVIE? ILLUSTRATION: There was a STUDY done by two RESEARCHERS at the University of California of San Diego about SPOILERS (apparently, they had a lot of time on their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Saving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Those who are outside the people of God are in rebellion against Him and are therefore spiritually dead. But God makes them a free offer to bring them back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise,

I guess everyone in the world is aware that not all is right with either the world or themselves. If I were to ask you to name 3 things that were wrong with the world, I imagine that most of you would answer within a few seconds. If I were to ask you the same question about yourself you might take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Witnesses To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 13, 2008

God enables those who have received mercy to witness to the gospel through deeds of mercy.

Scripture Introduction “Who is my neighbor?” “Who is my neighbor?” One of the most intriguing and studied questions ever asked. It all began when a religious leader, in order to test Jesus, asked: “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus’ answer was simple, if impossible: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Controversy Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

What does the LORD require of you?

THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the mountains and hills (Micah 6:1), and strong foundations of the earth (Micah 6:2). ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment # 2 "The Judgment Of Self” 1st Cor.11: 31-32 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

-#2- {self-judgment of our daily sins}, after we’re saved.

JUDGMENT # 2 “THE JUDGMENT OF SELF” 1st Cor.11: 31-32 8-02-08 Today we’ll continue our study to do with “the seven judgments” that we find in the Bible. Listen as I read today’s text verses found in 1st Cor.11: 31-32 For if we would judge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Noble Purposes Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To enumerate the things done for us by GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things done for us by GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:21 (Amplified Bible) So whoever cleanses himself [from what is ignoble and unclean, who separates himself from contact with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal