Sermons on Justified By Works:

The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

"Making An Impact Through Work" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 30, 2005

What practical ways can we relieve the suffering of others and make life better for people. How can we translate our Christianity into our daily life through work.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 4, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Making an Impact Through Work Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, James 2:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

"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

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

The fact that Jesus "gave himself for us" describes the beauty of His good work of love for His people (John 15:13) and the benefit that they can expect from it (Rom.8: 1-4). The words "gave him" also emphasize that even though Jesus Died as a man, to be

Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in Titus 1:16,2:5,10 means not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the importance of our vows that we make in marriage.

Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow GNLCC 6/30/2003 Proverbs 5:15-19 Ephesians 5:21-33 One day two little kids were playing outside with sticks. They pretended they were great pirates with long pointed swords. All was going well until Billy got a little too close and accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Works In Mysteriuos Ways! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2009

God works in “mysterious ways”, but His message is clear; God is Creator who desires everyone to be holy and be with Him forever and ever!

God reveals Himself to people in many ways! God reveals Himself through His own words in the Bible. God reveals Himself through the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself through Creation. God reveals Himself through the work of angels. And God also reveals Himself through people! In the days of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit's Working In The Believer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

How the Holy Spirit works continually in the life of the Believer

The Holy Spirit’s Working in the Believer I. He Regenerates/Gives Birth to the Believer (John 3; Titus 3) A. Born of the Spirit (John 3:3, 7) B. Washing of Regeneration & Renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5b) II. He Indwells the Believer (I Corinthians 6:19, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Life On Purpose: Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010

We are committed to minister to each other and our community in humble service.

New Life On Purpose: Work Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

How God's Mercy Works Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Paul praised the God of mercy for healing Epaphroditus from illness. In Philippians 2:25-30 we learn "How God’s Mercy Works" as we see it in action in the lives of Paul, Epaphroditus and Philippian Christians.

A STUDY IN PHILIPPIANS “How God’s Mercy Works” Philippians 2:25-30 ________________________________________ There were 2 main reasons Paul wrote verses 25-30. 1. Paul’s first reason for writing verses 25-30 was to give the Philippian Christians EMOTIONAL COMFORT. In other words, he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Work Is A Four Letter Word!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 5, 2009

work is a four letter word but is it a vertue?

Work is a four letter word! Introduction In the Caribbean islands, as in most tropical lands, people move more slowly. They don’t get in a hurry as we who live in the temperate climate sometimes do. A missionary in Jamaica was noted for her high level of energy. A man in the church spoke of it to a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ