Sermons on Labor:

Faithful Builders

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 1, 2025

One would think that with Paul and Apollos being their foundation layer and builders, the church in Corinth would be near perfect. But here we are, reading about how imperfect they were.

Faithful Builders 1Cor 3:5-23 One of the things I love about Paul’s letters to the Corinthians is that we’re shown a church that was pretty messed up. Despite the fact that Paul had planted this church, and then at some later date Apollos came and built upon what Paul had started, they still got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Compassionate Work Of Christ For The Harvest - Matthew 9 Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025

The Compassionate Healing Work of CHRIST. Reaching Out to CHRIST by Faith. The Call of Commission for Workers of the Gospel to Reach Others for CHRIST.

2025.03.23. Sermon Notes. THE COMPASSION OF WORK OF CHRIST – MATTHEW 9.18-38 [part 2 of 2] WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC BIG IDEA: The Compassionate Healing Work of CHRIST. Reaching Out to CHRIST by Faith. The Call of Commission for Workers of the Gospel to Reach Others for CHRIST. Scriptures: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-38, Luke 8:40-41, Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 10:2-3, Matthew 13:38, Matthew 3:11-12, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 6:8-9, James 5:20, Jude 1:20-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To .... Work ....

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2023

God created us to work - He gave us talents, skills and gifts - He uses work for us to learn how to live together and for each other.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Colossians 3:23-24 Theme: How to – Work … Celebrating Work – and How God created us to work… INTRO Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of you remember an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song that went like this: [Verse 1] Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Fellowship In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY)

BIG IDEA: AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS, FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: - JOYFUL THANKSGIVING - INTIMATE BONDS - PURPOSEFUL PRAYER (FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY) (:1-2) INTRODUCTION -- THE SUBJECTS OF FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL A. "Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take This Job And Love It

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

Single message for Labor Day Weekend, 2005. We can learn to love our jobs if we will just see them from God’s perspective.

TAKE THIS JOB AND LOVE IT! ECCLESIASTES 5:17, GENESIS 2:2-9,15 INTRODUCTION: [Video Clip: “Joe Vs the Volcano” Chap. 2:7:30 - 10:56 = 3:26) Talk about a bad working environment! In fact, that movie, “Joe vs the Volcano” begins with this written line: “Once upon a time there was a guy named ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Come Unto Me Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

The first of three sermons unpacking the meaning found in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest".

Scripture: Matthew 11: 25-30 Sermon: “Come unto Me” At home, we have this little plastic item in the shape of a loaf of bread. In the top of this little plastic loaf, there is a rectangular slot holding little slips of colored tag board. On each slip, two Bible verses are printed; one on each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010

It's great to know tht this great God of ours, rather than invite us to unremitting labor to earn His favor, calls us to relationship that is restful.

Passage: Matthew 1:25-30 Intro: This is a fascinating little passage that is incredibly theological. 1. deals with the nature and exclusivity of Jesus, as well as the perplexing questions of election, clarity of revelation, and invitation. 2. I hope you will bear with me as I seek to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thank God For Pastor Series

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Nov 26, 2021

This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course.

This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course. There are times when life will throw you a curveball. There will be times when it gets hard to fight, when your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ourselves “fully” to the work of the Lord.

THE WORK OF THE LORD I CORINTHIANS 15:57-58 INTRODUCTION: In tribute to my friend Truman Kimbrough. I borrowed this from him. The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Most High Calling

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

No matter where we labor, the Most High himself has called each one of us to the highest calling of all: to be saints living in fellowship with Jesus Christ.

I know that most of you aren’t as addicted to news and talk shows as I am. But it may be that you’ve heard some of the talk about when we’re going to hear some calls for sacrifice from the administration, something on the order of the kind of sacrifice that was asked of the American people during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sovereignty And Sweat: How God Blesses Our Faithful Labor - 1 Samuel 10-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025

Success is supplied by God, not our effort, but it comes only through our effort. The right understanding of sovereignty and free will will increase effort and decrease worry and pride.

1 Samuel 10:1-8 Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, "Has not the LORD anointed you leader over his inheritance? 2 When you leave me today, you will meet two men near Rachel's tomb, at Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to ...read more

And I Will Give You Rest Series

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series of sermons unpacking the scripture in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

Scripture: Matthew 11: 28 Hebrews 4: 1-10 John 10: 27 -30 Sermon: "And I Will Give You Rest" Good Morning…Well, today we come to the last part of this scripture in Matthew that has been our focus over the last few weeks. “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Your Confirmation Call Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 17, 2016

Biblical confirmation is a key to unlocking your understanding of God perfect will for you. It requires a great deal of diligence and labor to make sure our God callings and election is clear.

Title: Your Confirmation Call Theme: Confirmation, A Key to Finding God's Will Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: Healthy spiritual life must exist if the child of God is going to understand God's will for him. When a baby is born it is vital the child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trabajo Santo: Es Disfrutable

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 24, 2023

Más allá de cualquier factor horizontal, nuestra ética laboral se basa en nuestra relación vertical.

Intro: Hoy terminamos nuestra serie “Trabajo Santo” en la que hemos estado hablando de una perspectiva bíblica del trabajo, entendiendo que éste no sólo es aquel esfuerzo por el que recibimos un salario, sino también ese esfuerzo por el que no nos pagan, no obstante, es ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed