Sermons on Ministers Work:

A 2005 Spiritual Workout

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005

Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005

Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian Church

God Doesn’t Want You To Be A

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jul 10, 2007

This sermon is intended for "pew sitters" who are discontent with their lifestyle and who are complacent in their service to Christ, who is the head of the church!

Sermon Prepared For: The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia, Georgia on July 7, 2007. Preached on July 8, 2007 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, God above. I thank You for Your agape love. Lord I present myself right now as a humble servant and your child, being obedient to Your will for my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Crossroads Of Anxiety.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Brethren

Building Up And Moving On

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

One of the greatest accomplishments in the entire Bible was accomplished by Nehemiah when he led the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.

Building Up and Moving On Nehemiah 7:1-3 June 6, 2010 Morning Service Introduction There were many great leaders and great tasks accomplished throughout the Bible. Here are just a few reminders. * Noah built the Ark and saved the world * Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and slavery * Solomon ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

An Argument In Eternity Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 2, 2010

Sermon 1 of the Series. "Things that Accompany Salvation" series of sermons deal with evidences of genuine Christian faith. In sermon one, we are introduced to a group of religious individuals who, to their dismay, discover that, in spite of their many wo

An Argument in Eternity Matthew 7:21-23 August 14, 2005 OPEN: Student in Dr. Barrett’s class that argued his answers with foolish, untrained logic. He was arguing with a professor who had written his doctrinal dissertation on comparing the accuracy of the Septuagint, the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tried It All?

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 10, 2009

Ordinary Proper 23: A sermon looking at three erroneous ways we often attempt to inherit eternal life: religion; good works; riches. Set in the context of a fair that has many things from which we can pick and choose.

If you all didn’t make it to the Pan American Fair, you missed a good time! You could buy yourself a bunch of tickets and take them from place to place and play a game or buy a drink or get yourself some good food. Let me tell you a bit of what I tried yesterday: I started off by eating a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mistakes Of A Young Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

The young man made several crucial and critical mistakes when he stood before Jesus

The Mistakes Of A Young Man Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Service Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 19, 2009

Christians have the only truly satisfying and fulfilling reason to go to work: It’s to worship God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 3:22-4:1. We are continuing our study of the letter to the Colossians. In verse 17 where Paul said that we are to do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, which means to do it in a manner that is influenced by the gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: *other

Labor For The Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2009

A sermon for Labor Day on the workplace from Ephesians 6:5-9 (I don’t recall where I got the seed thoughts for this sermon. I modified it from 1995 and the originial sources are unknown)

Sermon for 9/6/2009 on Ephesians 6:5-9 Labor for the Lord Introduction: In 1882, Peter McGuiure, founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, suggested a national holiday to honor the country’s working people. In September of that same year, workers staged the first Labor Day parade in New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010

Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

“Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Translating Expository Sermons From James Into Different Languages Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

This is a guideline for translating expository sermons from the book of James, from English, and translating them into different languages.

Translating from English to Spanish or to any other language different than English! 1. Type in your top browser the following web site: translate.google.com/?hl=en# 2. Looking down about 1 ½ inches from the top you will see: Translate text, webpage, or document ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does God Want? Blessed Are Those.. Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 15, 2009

How God wants us to be doers not wanters. That we are not entitled but are granted living through his grace.

05102009 Blessed Are Those… We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Methodist