Sermons on Make It Work:

Praying For Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival happen. Revival is a GIFT FROM HEAVEN. We don’t work it up. God send

As of this morning we are two weeks out from our planned Revival. I shared last week how our expectation for God to work in our midst can only be as high as the amount of time we have been willing to give to prayer. We may plan for a revival but only God can make revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Liberty And Jesus For All: The Ingredients Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 28, 2023

God was at work in Joseph's life; but also his brothers. Ultimately God would make a nation out of the 12 tribes *(these boys) so ground work was being laid, even through the binding of Simeon (the lack of freedom) What do we learn about freedom through this event?

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about our national bird; the eagle. Initially, Benjamin Franklin struggled with the idea of the eagle being our national bird. He wrote his daughter criticizing the selection of the eagle being the representative symbol of our national freedom; instead, he preferred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:29-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Faith Saves? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 27, 2021

Most of us know people who say they believe in Christ, and yet there is nothing about their lives that distinguishes from non-Christians otherwise? So what kind of faith actually saves?

What kind of faith saves? It’s an important question. It’s a critical question because we all know many people who say they believe in Jesus. But there’s virtually nothing in their lives that sets them out as any different from the non-Christian who lives next door. They neither attend church, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:4-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

The Gospel Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delivered From Among The Bricks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2009

Labor Day sermon, Calverton Baptist Church: God is able to deliver us from work we do not like and which is focused only on the bottom line. Work faithfully but do not let work consume you. Believe that God is at work even in financially difficult times

We have a love-hate relationship with our jobs. If we do not have jobs, we are anxious, because no job means no income, and no income means trouble, so we want to work. But when we get those jobs, we begin a love-hate relationship. We say that we love our work, but then we want to take as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003

We are commanded in Scripture to work.

INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Watchful Servants

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

You need the real meat that is the Holy word of God so you can discern the times and see how near the Masters coming is. You are not to fall into idleness or be defeated by being beaten down by this world of distraction. WATCH!

The Parable of the Watchful Servants Luke 12:35-48 Message: God’s plan to redeem the world to Himself involved the birth, life, death and resurrection of His son Jesus Christ. Jesus remains the key figure in God’s plan but many have dismissed Jesus imminent return and have allowed their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 12:35-48, Matthew 5:15-16, Matthew 25:5-7, Revelation 3:3-6, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“pentecost: The Working Of God’s Hand To Unlock The Door Of Heaven” Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 7, 2014

This message deals with the entire second chapter of Acts for Pentecost Sunday. It shows the Work of God to bring the Kingdom of God to man in the Church.

“PENTECOST: THE WORKING OF GOD’S HAND TO UNLOCK THE DOOR OF HEAVEN” Acts 2:1-47 Dorn Ridge June 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, many churches are celebrating Pentecost Sunday. 2.) Pentecost is really more of a New Testament term, but the Jewish festival was regularly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on May 10, 2015

How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Sermon #3. Why Does He Need To Be Paid And What Do We Pay Him? (1 Timothy 5:17-18)

Please View This Sermon on Youtube - Thank You The Church of Portland (aka - The Church At Seattle or Grace Gospel Faith International Church Fellowship) How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Sermon #3. Why does he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By Faith: Embracing God's Mysterious Work Ecclesiastes 11:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Ecclesiastes 11:5 invites us to ponder the ways of God that are beyond our understanding and to trust in His sovereignty over all things.

Living by Faith: Embracing God's Mysterious Work Ecclesiastes 11:5 Introduction: Today, we explore the theme of living by faith and embracing God's mysterious work, based on Ecclesiastes 11:5. This verse invites us to ponder the ways of God that are beyond our understanding and to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 11:33-34, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Suffering from an inferiority complex? The same God who is a work in the lives of others desires to make your impossibilities possible. Let’s learn from the early church how to prayerfully encounter the living God!

Two cows were standing in a field saw a milk truck pass by. The truck had painted in large letters on its side, “Prairie Farms Milk –– Homogenized –– Sanitized –– Vitamin Enriched” One cow spoke up and said, “Makes me feel kind of inferior!” I’m sure that none of us have ever felt inferior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Promises

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Paul has caught the vision of how relationships work best ... always showing concern for that other person’s needs and wants ... loving that other person enough to listen and perhaps change to make things better

Love Promises Ephesians 5:21-22, 25 As we gather here today for this festive occasion, Paul has some very good advice for you, Mark and Ronalda, as you prepare to begin their life together. Paul writes: Submit yourselves to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives, submit yourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I was working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than pasturing this church. But I was not more happy. God’s Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

I read about Pastor Dan Cale who said he tried to play a computer game his daughter got for Christmas called Roller Coaster Tycoon. In it you build a roller coaster park and try to make a profit. He said “as usual I started playing it without reading the directions (typical guy right). After a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: - 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

I was working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than pasturing this church. But I was not more happy. God’s Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist