Sermons on Justified By Works:

Working At The Father's Business

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004

The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Works Of God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about worshipping God.

“I prefer to worship God at the lake. After all I am surrounded by his creation. And the creation is beautiful. I mean isn’t great to be able to worship God out in creation.” Have your ever heard that? I have. Now I am one who has marveled at the incredible creations of God. From the Rocky ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God At Work Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even in the selling of Joseph into Slavery, God’s sovereign hand was at work to do good.

Genesis 37:12-end March 7, 2004 Sometimes the simplest expressions of truth are also the most profound. At our family night back on February 1, we sang a song with the kids. My God is so big, So strong and so mighty, There’s nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Work Of His Hands

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like; He is the creator, we are His creation¡ He is our Father, we are His children. The one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter, we are the clay.

THE WORK OF HIS HANDS The Bible uses different ways to describe our relationship to Him like¡KHe is the creator¡Kwe are His creation¡KHe is our Father¡Kwe are His children¡KThe one I want us to focus on tonight is: He is the Potter¡Kwe are the clay. CONF.- 4 of 7 days I was set aside. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God's Amazing Works

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Well With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems

Working Well with Others Have you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Proved By Works

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 28, 2003

What does it mean to be a saint?

Morston 01-06-03 A Saint - 1 John 5:9-13 Story: In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

If It Works, Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God.

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God. ÿ The scripture says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway.” ÿ The Bible says, “Thy word is like gold to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To stress the importance of showing the compassion and love of God to others

“Doing the Work of God” John 9:1-7 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of demonstrating the compassion of Christ. God calls us to work alongside him to do the work of God that we might display that we know Him. In this passage, the disciples see a man born blind. They assume v.2 that ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Luke 12:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Joy Of Work Completed

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

I think Labor Day should remind us that work is a blessing, & not a curse. So this morning we’ll look at work as a blessing & as a service. Finally, I’ll suggest that work is not enough.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Labor Day weekend, & I come to it with mixed emotions because I’m not sure exactly what to do with this particular holiday. All year long we gear up for holidays. For Christmas we try to get in the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ