Sermons on Hard Work:

Willing To Work For God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 4, 2004

Isaiah responded to God’s call saying: “Here am I! Send me.” But before he was in a position to respond to God’s call he had to experience a spiritual cleansing.

WILLING TO WORK FOR GOD “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Continuing Work

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon of God’s work in us

GOD’S CONTINUING WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:5b-6 11/01/94 Though her name is lost to history, the woman who finished last in the 1912 Shawnee Invitation for Ladies in Pennsylvania will live on as an essay of determination and perseverance. She teed off the 16th hole, where her ball went directly into a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-6

Denomination: Bible Church

The Father Is Still Working

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 22, 2003

The Pharisees revile the Lord after his healing of the lame man at the pool. This sermon is based on his response to the Pharisees. The Father is still working !!

My Father Is Always Working ! John 5:1-18 1. After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Working In The Land

Contributed by Rickey Broach on May 3, 2003

SOMETIMES WE MIGHT NOT SEE IT OR REALIZE IT BUT GOD IS CONTINUALY AT WORK IN OUR LIVES, AND IN OUR CHURCH

GOD IS WORKING IN THE LAND 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 10 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

I Must Work

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 23, 2004

This is a message about the things that drove Jesus.

Passions of Christ Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ. Paul admonishes us to follow him as he followed Christ. This morning that is what we want to preach on: following Christ. But rather than looking at a copy which was Paul, we shall go back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caution - God At Work

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004

God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Prayer Works

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Mar 2, 2003

Using food coloring, water and bleach, children pray and acquire an understanding of how prayer can work

Hi Kids! Today we are talking about prayer and I have a special demonstration for you that shows how prayer works. First, I’m going to give each one of you a little bottle of food coloring. Be careful with it so we don’t stain the carpet or our clothes. Now, do you see this jar of water here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How This Savior Works

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Mar 17, 2005

Synopsis for Palm Sunday: Celebration to Condemnation.

How This Savior Works Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” Mt. 21:9 Is there ever a time that you don’t need a Savior, a Deliverer? Isn’t it part of your experience that daily you need someone or some thing to deliver you or save you from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living And Working Together Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 7, 2005

If we truly want to know who we are, why we are here, what our purpose is, and where we are going, we need to go back to the Book of Genesis.This Series of sermons are based on a book by Ruben Shelly

LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER Text: Genesis 2 & 3 Introduction: All schoolteachers can tell you every class they teach is different. They all have different personalities. I had one class several years ago that was unique because of their humor. This was a small class of 11 or 12 students; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Christian Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

People Working With People

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

A simple message from a very small but great Book of the Bible on the art of people working with people.

People Working With People Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Introduction: This section deals with the interaction of people in the ministry. God works through people, but He does this in His glorious providence. He is not limited to working through just one person but many. For Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A look at the Holy Spirit at work in the Old and New Testaments.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit I. The Old Testament. A. Creation (Genesis 1:2). B. Giving prophesy and Scripture (Ezekiel 2:2; 8:3; 11:1; and 11:24). C. Conveying certain necessary skills for various tasks (Exodus 31:3-5; Numbers 3:10; 14:6; 14:19; 15:14; I Samuel 10:10 and 11:6). D. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Work Of The Messiah

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 11, 2006

Rather than focus on some wierd predtion we focus our spiritual telescope on the work of Jesus

The Glorious Work of the Messiah by Gerald Van Horn Daniel 9:24 “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon the Holy City, to finish the transgression, and to make an end to sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ