Sermons on ministry work:

"Working With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 30, 2010

When we leave everything that hinders in order to work with God in the great harvest field, we are set free to be truly human, and find ourselves filled with such love for our fellow human beings that we can hardly contain it nor comprehend it!!!

“Working with Jesus” Luke 10:1-9 Think of your favorite writer, or perhaps your favorite musician or artist. Or how about your favorite historical figure. Perhaps it is one of our founding fathers. Or imagine the President of the United States… Anyone of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Worthy Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2010

If we as believers want to make a real difference in our world, then we start at work where we honor our boss and help our brother (if he is a believing boss).

A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, making small talk to put his subjects at ease. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked one little girl. “Tired,” she said. (J. R. Love, Rushton, Louisiana; www.PreachingToday.com) Is that all our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gift Of Work Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 6, 2010

Why do we work? How can we content?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE GIFT OF WORK Would you like to have more money? Most people would like to have more money. If you want to make more money, usually that means working more or finding a job that pays more. (Or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that since working alone is futile, we ought to work together with others.

Scripture A New York Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot.com executive. “The first time I got a call way after hours from a senior manager, I remember being really flattered and thinking, ‘Wow! I’m really ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

What can the remnant teach us about how to be a working church? They can teach us three traits of a working church.

1. A working church is mobilized (3:8a—emphasis on “ALL they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem”) 2. A working church is organized (3:8b—emphasis on “APPOINTED” and “SET FORWARD THE WORK) 3. A working church is unified (3:9—emphasis on “TOGETHER”) Well, the delay is over. Last ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-9, Ezra 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Works Of God

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2009

To experience the fullness of the Christian life, one must have a close, personal relationship with Christ Jesus, the Bread of Life.

John 6: 24 – 35 / Works of God Intro: The young couple was out for a walk when the decided to sit on a part bench and rest. After a long pause, she asked, “Do you think my eyes are like stars?” “Yeah,” he replied. “And do you think my teeth are like pearls?” she continued. “Yeah,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Is At Work

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 10, 2009

There is a work going on inside each of us, which God has begun. Because God started this work, we can have confidence the end result will be clear. God desires to do great things for us all the days of our lives. He wants to see His plan fulfilled in eac

God Is at Work (Philippians 1:6, AMP) Be confident God has begun a good work in you and He will perform it. 1. (Hebrews 12:2, AMP, Psalm 123:1, 2, The Message) Look to Him for direction in every area of your life. a. Distractions cause us to lose focus. i. A distraction is an intrusion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Work Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 22, 2011

Faith that work

Topic: FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. James 2:14-26 (MSG) 14 Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? 15 For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Work Of The Net

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 2, 2011

Pastors and Teachers are to equip people to do God's work, but what is God's work?

Ephesians 4: Our Purpose This is week two in this particular scripture. We started last week looking at verses 11 and 12, how Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers had been given as a gift to the church for a purpose. Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is At Work

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

The Lord God Working Behind the Scens

GOD IS AT WORK GEN.28:1-28 INTRODUCTION: ~More than not we fail to see the Lord working on our half. I really wonder if we fully understand that the Lord is concerned with our every move, thought, word, and deed. ~I wonder if we know that He is working behind the scenes to see us through our day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God At Work

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

Start of Esther, we wonder how God moves and why He moves His people

God At Work Esther This morning I am sure you have wondered or questioned where is God? * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? We look at the world round about us everyday and we wonder is there any hope? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 3, 2011

If we want to find fulfillment and joy in our work then we must submit even to bosses who treat us infairly, for only in this do we experience grace and fulfill our calling.

David Roper’s 3-year-old grandson, Seth, in Judsonia, Arkansas, received a toy lawnmower for Christmas a few years ago, but he didn’t have the chance to use it until one hot July day when his father went out to mow the lawn and Seth volunteered to “help.” A few minutes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free