Sermons on Jesus Heavenly Work:

Great Reasons To Be Steadfast In God's Work

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

It is God’s will that believers will grow in Grace and abound and be stedfast in the Lord’s service. There are great reasons that will move and inspire the Christians to be stedfast in the Lord’s ministry.

Title: Great Reasons To Be Steadfast in God’s Work Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Be ye steadfast--not turning aside. Be firm, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Work: Spiritual Growth Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2009

Paul challenges Timothy to focus like a soldier, train like an athlete, and work like a farmer.

HARD WORK: Spiritual Growth is Not an Accident July 5, 2009 In a time of economic crisis, many people today would love some hard work! We also need to work hard spiritually. Ministry and spiritual discipline is often hard work. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 Our salvation is based on grace, not works, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Off To Work We Go! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #3 in Series: "Pursuing Excellence," focus is on serving the Lord by demonstrating excellence in our work places.

Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #3: “It’s Off To Work I Go” -- Pursuing Excellence In the Workplace Colossians 3:23 - "But whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Work For Your Father? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004

#5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

A Healthy Diet---Work, Rest & Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the fourth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church February 4, 2007 4th commandment “A Healthy Diet---Work, Rest & Worship” [SERIES SLIDE---WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BALNK SLIDE] So have you heard all the hoopla concerning church sponsored Super Bowl parties? Well ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

God Surprising Work Through Mothers

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Things are so bad and prayer is so rare that the spiritually dull Eli, the priest, couldn’t identify when Hannah was praying. When the Bible says she “wept bitterly,” you should see Hannah in the worship center where her body convulses in tears.

Today is Mother’s Day when one-fifth of all floral purchases are made for holidays. In a day where over-programmed kids and hectic family schedules dominate, mothers are incredibly powerful not in the weightlifting sense of that word, but in the areas of trust, encouragement, hope, and courage. You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Working Together.

INTRODUCTION: WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER THAN WE CAN BY WORKING ALONE. IF WE ARE GOING TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD, IT’S GOING TO TAKE A UNIFIED EFFORT FROM ALL OF US. GENERAL MOTORS, HOBART, AND OTHER CORPORATIONS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL THROUGH THE YEARS BECAUSE ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Working While You Are Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023

Encourages believers to embody patience, perseverance, and peace, trusting in God's timing, promises, and provision in all circumstances of life.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. It is always a joy to gather together in fellowship, united by our faith and the love of our Lord. We are going to spend the next while together, not just reading from the Bible, but truly living the words it teaches us. Today, we turn to Psalm 27:14, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Topics: Waiting

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Working Like A Dog Or A Saint?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2014

Is work a dirty word because of the Curse or a mninstry?

The Sexton and the Wagon Driver The children of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the fourth Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, once debated Judaism's contribution to "living life." Their father, weighing in on their discussion, summoned his simpleminded sexton, Bentzion. The Rebbe inquired: "Bentzion, did you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Bring Glory To God By Completing His Work

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2008

In the same way that Jesus completed his Father’s work, so he expects us - his disciples to complete the work e has given us to do

Story: There is an ancient legend concerning Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Making Marriage Work (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon completes the principles of marriage found in the book of Ruth. This is principles 5 through 8.

February 29, 2004 Ruth 3:1 – 4:22 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The groom decided to ask his father for advice. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Works When Life Is Tough

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

How to pray when things are not going well

Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-tough.htm Four groups of people here this morning, and I have something to say to each of you Those who are not yet Christians You will have an opportunity to become a Christian today- begin to think, is that what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational