Sermons on Labors Of Love:

Love God, Love Each Other And Love The Wider Community Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon that encourages us to live a life of loving God, loving each other and loving the community.

Take a few moments to discuss the following question with a few people around you: What hinders you in having relationships with God, other members of our congregation and the Christian Community and the wider community? As we look at Christian communities there are two key ingredients to being a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning To Let God Lead Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 22, 2005

The transformation from defiant deciever to humble servant is never easy.

How many of you would consider yourselves a role model? I’ve got an interesting role model for you tonight. Turns out he was married ... twice... at the same time... to sisters! To top it off – at the suggestion of his wives he had a couple more ladies on the side (and his wives were OK with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Real Boss

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 23, 2009

when we do all our work as unto the Lord, we�re working for our real boss - a message on our work and our faith

Your Real Boss Labor Day at TCF September 6, 2009 I heard a story the other day about a homeless man who walked up to the front door of a big house, and knocked on the door until the owner answered. He said, �Sir, could I please have something to eat? I haven�t had a meal in days.� The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 3, 2012

What does the Bible teach us about work? There is more here than we may realize!

Today let's begin a series of lessons on a much needed subject: Work! An employer called in all his workers together for a meeting and said, "We have just purchased a bunch of robots. And these robots will free you from some of the menial things you have been doing in the past, tightening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Boss Is A Jewish Carpenter

Contributed by Joan Hart on Dec 25, 2010

A sermon for Labor Day emphasizing the work of Jesus.

Work is one of the principal themes of the Bible. Genesis begins with the story of how God the Father went to work drawing out the architectural plans for the creation of the world. He chose where each galaxy would be placed in this universe. To date, scientists have determined there are 80 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seventh Day Is A Sabbath Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

God established 52 days of rest every year.

The Seventh Day is a Sabbath of Rest Sept. 5, 2010 Introduction A Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for the honor of American workers. 1 Unofficial end of summer a A weekend to get in last-minute trips & take in one last BBQ or swim party before colder weather sets in. b A weekend of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Baptist

They Shall Not Enter Gods Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you enter GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live a lifestyle of faith receiving GOD's Grace and we don't work anymore to receive it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:11 (Amplified Bible) 3:11 Accordingly, I swore in My wrath and indignation, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Csi Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Common Sense Instructions.

CSI ECCLESIASTES 10:1-20 Introduction: CSI is a popular series currently airing weekly on our TV sets. CSI stands for Crime Scene Investigation. This sermon has nothing to do with a crime scene, but it has everything to do with “common sense instructions”. In chapter 10 Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Mission

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 14, 2020

Am I ready to take a step for the mission of Jesus surrendering and driving out my own evil spirit, so that I can be a fruitful labour harvesting in the Gospel of the Kingdom?

Reflection The Abundant Mission Matthew 9:32-38 A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Other

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

Paying The Temple Tax Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2016

We must do what we are commanded to do even though we are not able to do it. God will do through us and begin only what only God can do.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE DILEMMA “On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, ‘Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?’ ‘Yes, he does,’ Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love Divine All Love Excelling

Contributed by Scott Cox on Nov 4, 2000

A consideration of Divine Love

Introduction: I want us to consider the Love of God. In the 80's a popular music group sang a song that I believe is the heartcry of our generation. They said, "I want to know what Love is, and I want you to show me". Our world is searching for Love but they dont really know what it is. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Love, Love Making Series

Contributed by William Fix on Feb 4, 2002

Does God Love, Love Making? You cannot turn on secular television without seeing an ongoing solicitation that is sexual in nature. In most cases these are most likely a perversion of the sex that God approves of for man. But does He love, love making.

We are in a series entitled does God really Love These Things and we have answered the question. Does God Love Laughter. God wants us to a full and abundant life full of hope, peace, and joy. Included in all of that is laughter. The Bible very clearly states that there is a time for laughter. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist