Sermons on Marvelous Works:

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Working Out

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jan 7, 2008

I will work out my salvation by: Being dedicated to the routine Following the instruction to the routine Not griping about the routine

Introduction: Bart went in for his annual physical last week and under went the complete spread of test to evaluate his current physical condition. After the results were back, Bart met the doctor. As the doctor entered the room, he said, “Well, I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of The Flesh

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 19, 2007

Inspirational

A. Text: Galatians 5:19-21 1. Paul said the works of the flesh are “manifest” which means “apparent, evident, or known” (v. 19). 2. He then concludes teaching that these known works will keep anyone partaking in them out of the kingdom of Heaven (v.21). 3. Thus, we can see the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Sep 1, 2006

Gideon questioned at least four things, when God came calling. These questions are often asked by Christians today.

God At Work Judges 6-8 9-3-06 a.m. (PDBC) Commitment Sunday Over the last several months we’ve been asking you to prayerfully consider giving sacrificially, not just over and beyond your tithe, but sacrificially beyond your tithe to help us achieve a plan we believe honors what God has been doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

Our faith should be the motivaing factor in serving Jesus

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 October 8, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In one of his sermons, A.C. Dixon told of an incident that took place in Brooklyn, N.Y. A detective who had been looking for a local citizen finally tracked him down in a drugstore. As the man began to make his purchase, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

#8 -- Work Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 4, 2009

We need a faith that works! Evidence of genuine transformation.

“A Faith That Works!” James 2:14-26 Introduction As a Marine Sergeant there were many times when I helped out the young troops in my charge with various sorts of favors. Sometimes I was the local financial aid officer, assisting a young Marine in between pay days with the money necessary for a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian Church

A Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007

Part of an extensive study in Philippians, we are reminded here that God is not finished with us yet.

Content in Christ: A Study in Philippians A Work in Progress Phil. 1:1-6 Illus. A retired preacher was cleaning out the dresser when he found 5 eggs and $1K. •He asked his wife and she said she saved 1 egg for every bad sermon. •5 eggs in all those years. Not bad. But what’s the money for? •Every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Continues Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 24, 2009

God created this world for us. And everything about it, including us was good.

A little boy opened the big old family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the pages. Suddenly something fell out. It was an old leaf that had been pressed between the pages. He yelled out to his mum, "Mum, come hear quick, I think I’ve found Adam’s underwear!" To close each day’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-13

A Call To Work Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008

As Haggai called Judah to work on the Temple, so we are called to work on our Temple, the Temple that is comprised of God’s people.

A call to work Haggai 1 The symptom Zerubbabel the governor was facing an economic crisis. He was watching the decline as surely as politicians and leaders are watching it today. The reasons were different. Today we have a crisis in banking and high financial institutions. Zerubbabel’s crisis ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Get To Work!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008

Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rewards Of Work

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

God did not intend work to be viewed as drudgery. Work is a necessity of life. Given the choice between leisure and work, most of us would choose leisure. So how does the bible view work?

The Rewards of Work The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) NIV Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. NLT INTRO: When I discovered that the theme for this week’s message was "The Reward ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Angels

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

We live in a culture fascinated by angels. What does the Bible say about what they really do?

The Unseen World #1 “The Work of angels” Revelation 22:8-9 1. Illus. of “Ask Your Angels” by Alma Daniel • One of the more popular books on angels of a few years back. • Believes that by tuning in to the wisdom of unseen “angels” we can find solutions to personal and world problems. • How does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:8-9

Denomination: Baptist