Sermons on Masters Work:

Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2023

Repent sounds weird in today's language. What's it all about?

Jesus’ first messages were summarized by two words, repent and believe in the Gospel (Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15). What does repent mean? Turn Back Often translated as repent is the Hebrew word “shoob,” which means to turn back or return. What did Solomon, that wise backslider, say about national ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Epistle Of Joy

Contributed by Don Campbell on Sep 27, 2025

This is a six-part sermon series on Paul's letter to the Philippians.

A SIX-PART SERMON SERIES ON PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS #1: THE GOD WHO CLOSES AND OPENS DOORS INTRODUCTION A. Paul wrote four epistles from prison: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. B. In this lesson, we will explore Paul’s second missionary journey that led him to Philippi. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-12, Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Net W.o.r.k.s.

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2005

God has entrusted the mission of global evangelization to human beings by His grace to make a big network around the world so they can experience His love. The distance between the miracle catch is your obedience to His command.

The Miracle of NET W.O.R.K.S. Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION Comparison between Hook and Fishing TRANS: Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good WORKS (deeds) and glorify your Father in heaven. "WORK while it’s day, the night comes when no one can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2020

We cannot master the word of God, it must master us. It provides a mirror to help us see ourselves more accurately and act accordingly.

1. In his book, Glorious Finish, Daniel Henderson challenges us to imagine a world without mirrors, reflections, or pictures. There is no way to see how we look to others. Is our hair messy? Are we in need of make-up? Does our beard need trimming? Do these pants make me look fat? a. When Jewish ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preferring Others In Giving Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 22, 2013

The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Emotional Blackmail

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2017

If you can work and don’t, you shouldn’t eat.

Emotional Blackmail by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Something I always like to cover in my missions is the role of feelings and emotions in our moral lives. Someone just gave me a copy of a book by Susan Forward, Emotional Blackmail. It’s about those who prey upon people’s emotions as a form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

"how To Live Your Life Without Regrets" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2025

There are two places we do life the most; at home and work. How can I live an abundant life in both places? What is God's purpose for my home life and work life?

In 1989, country music star, Alan Jackson was sitting in a hotel room in Pine Bluff, Arkansas watching in rain out the window and was reflecting on the last 10 years of his life with his wife Denise. Their 10th anniversary was approaching and as he sat with his guitar and reflected on their first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

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 Value Of A Loving Family Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 4, 2014

If Christ is preeminent in our lives, the proof is in the way we treat our family

Background: • Chapter 2 reminds Christians of an enemy seeking their destruction. But we have an Ally who is more powerful than the enemy. Christ is worth standing and fighting for. • Chapter three we can call “the chapter where the rubber ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Live In A Hate Filled World? We Love.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 14, 2020

Cain murdered Abel. Why? How does God respond? How do we respond differently in a hate and anger filled world? We love.

5.17.20 Genesis 4:1–16 1 Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. 3 In the course of time Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be The Right Kind Of Employee

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 9, 2013

A Labor Day related sermon on principles a good testimony at work or in the public sphere.

How to Be the Right Kind of Employee Chuck Sligh September 8, 2013 SERMON VERSION (A DISCUSSION VERSION FOLLOWS THIS SERMON VERSION). TEXT: Psalms 128:2 – For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” INTRODUCTION Out text teaches ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:2

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Faithful To The One Who Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 3 verses 1 through 19

Hebrews 3: 1 – 19 Stay Faithful To The One Who Is Faithful 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house. 3 For this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Except The Lord Build The House

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Except the Lord build the house – we labor in vain. Except the Lord build the life – we labor in vain.

Quotes: “There isn't any such thing as an ordinary life.” ― L.M. Montgomery “The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn.” ― C. JoyBell “We cannot change ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Enough Is Enough!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 9, 2017

It is when you are asking that question about your relationship with God. Some of you I am sure ask that question all the time. Is enough, enough? Is what I am doing enough to be forgiven? Is it enough to earn God’s love?

“Enough is Enough!” Ephesians 2:8-9 and Romans 3:21-28 So most of us can picture an exasperated parent, perhaps it was you…. Your children were arguing or misbehaving and it’s just time to stop and you look at your kids and you say, that’s it! Enough is enough! That phrase can also be put into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist