Sermons on Kindness Works:

The Work Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004

3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer's Work

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002

An exhortation to pray, praise, and preach

THE BELIEVER’S WORK Eph 2:8-10 Zig Ziglar tells of visiting the Washington monument. As he and his party approached the monument, he heard a guide announcing loudly that there would be a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument. However, with a smile on his face the guide then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Work

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

God needs someone to do GOOD WORK in this day and time.

" A Good Work " Phil 1: 6-11 Remember the Day of your Conversion? " Oh Happy DAY….." Do you remember being born again? The Christian Life is more than getting religion. Baptism and church membership cannot save. Religious ceremonies and pronouncements cannot save. Model the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

Working Together Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Much can be accomplished when we work together.

Working Together Nehemiah 3:1-32 I. The Workers A. Priests (3:1) B. Rulers (3:9,12) C. Women (3:12) D. Skilled laborers (3:18) 1. Goldsmiths 2. Apothecaries (perfume-makers) E. Merchants (3:31-32) F. Common folk G. People from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working For God

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 12, 2002

A message designed to show Christians how they can be valuable workers in God’s kingdom.

WORKING FOR GOD II Kings 6:1-7 PURPOSE To show Christians a valid approach to working for God and encourage them to get busy. INTRODUCTION As Christians we should be busy working for the Lord. In II Kings we find some steps that will direct us into valuable kingdom work. It tells where to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Works Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Of Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Work is a principle of creatioin and must be pursued as it has timless value.

Series Title - “THE VALUE OF WORK” Sermon Title - “Towards a Theology of Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church For the most part, when we talk about work, it is with a sense of drudgery and even despair. For after all, it seems that a man’s work is never done. Many times it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spanner In The Works Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Joshua’s defeat at Ai

Study 8 Joshua Chapter 7 – A Spanner in the Works Introduction You are all familiar with the saying ‘someone has put a spanner in the works’. Whether it arose out of an actual incident when someone literally dropped a spanner into the machine at which they had been working causing the machine ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005

Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

No Work; No Food

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

What does it mean to live and work responsibly as a contemporary Christian?

No Work; No Food – 2 Thessalonians 3: 6 - 13 Intro: Woman and her husband had gone to the doctor’s office. The husband was having physical discomfort and not sleeping well. He was diagnosed by the doctor with “Severe Stress Disorder” The doctor asked if he could speak to the wife privately. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of Deacons

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2003

The duties, qualifications, rewards of the Deacon.

The work of a Deacon I Tim. 3:8-13 INTRO.: In God’s Kingdom, spiritual things and the spirit itself are of supreme importance. But, we live in a material world and, from a practical point of view, it is impossible to express ourselves in spiritual words or address spiritual matters without dealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer That Works

Contributed by João Cruz on Jan 28, 2003

The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray.

THE PRAYER THAT WORKS The Bible is the manual for the prayer that works. When we pray we talk to God, when we read, like now when we are learning, God teaches us how to pray. I. IF YOU HAVE A CLEAN CONSCIENCE, ASK FOR BLESSINGS. "Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Works

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on May 25, 2005

Works is not seperate from faith, but a necessary component of our faith.

The Faith alone argument is no where in the Bible except in James where James refutes the argument. The book of James was made specifically to clarify the misconception that Paul advocated faith without works. I draw the conclusion that works are part of faith, one in the same as the Trinity is ...read more

Denomination: Catholic