Sermons on Grace Versus Works:

Work Is Part Of The Blessing

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

Happiness / Joy come from knowing your true purpose in life.

Intro: Have you ever had a case of the Mondays? (Robert Frost Quote) Work is part of the blessing, not part of the curse Go ahead – get it out… Genesis 1:28 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discovering The Works Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 1, 2007

We would all like to discover the power/miracles/works of God; but how?

Introduction I. When you read scripture, aren’t you sometimes just amazed at the miracles God has done. II. I really enjoy reading the Old Testament, A. About the battles that God led his people through. B. About the victories of men like Moses, who though afraid to lead, and yet through ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 3, 2007

Our behavior shows what we really believe.

“Faith that really works” “Our behavior shows what we really believe.” James 2:14-26 Sunday Morning Sermon June 3, 2007 Intro: Good morning. If our behavior shows what we really believe – what do you really believe? If you dismiss yourself from church every Sunday – but on a Friday or Saturday ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Works In The Ordinary

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007

God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Work Of The Helpers Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

The work of the Helpers of God and what angels do for us. We have in this outline put together some of works of angels in heaven, earth and our lives. Some of their names and jobs from the Bible. There is a lot of misunderstanding on what angels readl

The work of the Helpers of God Eand what angels do for us. Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? . Billy Graham On Angels Billy Graham says: "As an evangelist, I have often felt too far spent to minister from the pulpit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

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

The Work Of Our Father

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

A Father’s Day message about watching and doing what our heavenly Father is doing.

Our Father’s Business In the past, sons very often followed in the steps of their fathers. Farmer, tent-maker, carpenter, blacksmith, sword maker. During his earthly ministry, Jesus talked a lot about doing the work of his father. John 4:34 34Jesus said* to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

They Came And Did Work Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 12, 2007

Because of the work on the Temple had ceased, God sent a preacher with a message. God message was that their concerns for their own houses was inappropriate which resulted in undesirable consequences. Haggai closed the message with a challenge for them

They Came and Did Work Haggai 1:12-15Text Verse: Haggai 1:14 Haggai 1:14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007

The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Working With A Withered Hand

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2008

Your Hands Signifies A Great Deal of Importance, But What Do You Do When The Hand of Power is Withered.

Working With A Withered Hand King James Version 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly, Honorable Work

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Work is something God made us for

A Godly, Honorable Work Proverbs 14:23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. 12:14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. I’m going to use a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Words And Works

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 3, 2009

Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. John 7 shows us the struggle many had with hearing Jesus, even his brothers.

Chapter 7 opens with Jesus having to stay clear of Judea because he was in danger of being killed there. Is there anywhere you know of that people are looking to kill you if you show up? Just imagine that. Next we learn that there is a feast of Tabernacles coming up and Jesus’ brothers tell him ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is At Work Today!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 24, 2009

I have never before prepared a sermon with three main points quite like the ones you’ll hear today. My first will be, “Was it only a lucky coincidence?” My second, “Wow!” And my third, “What a mighty God!”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; Romans 8:28 Realistically I realize that this message today could be the last message I will ever preach. For that matter, for someone here this morning, this could even be the last message you will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Working Of The Word Of God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Shows how the Word of God works in an individual’s life

Title: The Working of the Word of God Theme: Text: 2 Timothy 3:16 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God