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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Good Word For The Diligent Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,106 views

    The words diligence and industry do not carry as positive a connotation in our society as they once did. But the Bible exalts those that work over the "leisure-holics," and those who work with diligence over those who work with negligence.

    PROVERBS 10: 1-5 A GOOD WORD FOR THE DILIGENT [Proverbs 6:6-11] The subscription stated as "The Proverbs of Solomon" informs us that we have come to a new portion of the book. The first nine chapters have set forth beautifully in what has been mainly connected discourse concerning the nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah: The Foundation For The Forerunner Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 14, 2013
     | 4,228 views

    When God wants to do a work of significance, He calls a man, uniquely prepares that man for His work and anoints that man with power for the work at hand.

    (Luke 1:5-25) Introduction: The most maligned person, from the Devil’s standpoint, is the man-husband-father. This Trinity represents to the devil, God’s authority in the home and society. Therefore, every man walks around with a target on his back. There are more single-family homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Wheat And The Tares

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,081 views

    The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan.

    The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan. The parable of the wheat and tares is a prediction of the history of Christianity. The "field" represents the religious world, in which the wheat and the tares "grow together. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is The Motive For Your Service?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,855 views

    It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

    WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Be Ye Holy

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,509 views

    As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

    This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work.

    God’s Dream Team Acts 6:1-7 Intro: [Define synergy & relate how the body of Christ can accomplish much more together than separately.] Prop: God wants His people to work as a team as they go about His unstoppable work. Interrogative: How can we do this? How can Christians be team players as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 9,094 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delight In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,575 views

    God desires for us to work alongside Him to accomplish His glorious work on earth.

    We continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. We noted that the people of Israel did not want to listen to God and they demanded to have a king. God warned them through the prophet Samuel but they insisted to have a king just like the other nations around them. God's Chosen People did not take ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Lord Stirs The Hearts Of His People Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 31, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,722 views

    A sermon examining the work that God does in the lives of His people.

    WHEN THE LORD STIRS HIS PEOPLE Haggai 1:11-15 You have all heard the idiom "stirring up a hornet's nest". This means to do something that causes a lot of trouble, controversy, or difficulty. It wasn’t a hornet’s nest, but on Friday I stirred up a yellow jacket’s nest and I am still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,292 views

    Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

    INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctity Of The Sabbath.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 743 views

    Nobody should be required to work more than six days a week.

    THE SANCTITY OF THE SABBATH. Deuteronomy 5:12-15. The Sabbath is to be “kept” and “sanctified” (i.e. set apart for God) - as the LORD our God has commanded (DEUTERONOMY 5:12). It is to be ‘remembered’ (cf. Exodus 20:8) - which implies that it was already known about prior to the giving of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Truth About The Security Of The Believer

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. His work is always perfect and His work is always complete.

    1. God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. a. God’s work is always perfect. 1) Verse 3, Peter says salvation is being begotten again, being born again. 2) John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; There are no abnormal births in the family of God. 3) Salvation is a work of God. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Partner In Grace

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
     | 84 views

    We are partners in grace—called to work out what God works in, choosing obedience while trusting His power to complete the work He began.

    Introduction – God’s Part and Our Part This morning I want to talk about what it means to be a partner in grace—how God and we work together in this journey of salvation. Paul says, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you.” Notice that: two workers, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Visible Faith Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025
     | 908 views

    Our faith can be seen through our works - our actions. This message is about what our works demonstrates about our faith.

    Visible Faith – Part 1 Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1, 6; James 2:14-26 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Visible Faith.” If you recall from my message last Sunday, I talked with you from the topic of “A Time for Faith.” In that message, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational