Sermons on Not Of Work:

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

Convenience and compromise can devastate the Church, disqualifying us from the work Christ has for us.

Parishioners at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston are singing the Lord's praises right along with the world-famous McDonald's slogan, "We love to see you smile." The church is the first in the nation to have a McDonald's hamburger franchise on its grounds. The franchise is located inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Other

The Lord Provides

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

This is a good psalm that turns our minds and hearts to thank God for his provision and good works.

Psalm 111:1-10 The Lord Provides 1/16/11 D. Marion Clark Introduction This is a good psalm that turns our minds and hearts to thank God for his provision and good works. Text Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lent4b—rejoice Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 2, 2018

The theology of enjoyment in the Book of Ecclesiastes is repeated over and over: find enjoyment and satisfaction in your work.

It’s optional— when the Church’s sacred ministers wear “pink” on Laetare Sunday —the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The word is from the Latin word for the command “rejoice!” To illustrate this theme: A famous preacher was trying to teach his students to make their facial expressions harmonize with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

(Section 5) Pastor Appreciation -Pastor Winston Mcclurg Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Pastors should be appreciated daily as they do their work. There should be especially one day when they are recognized.

PASTORS –Pastor Winston McClurg I. GOD A. His Plan 1. Salvation Is God’s Will II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:2, Romans 5:8, Jeremiah 3:15, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Beautiful Feet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2017

Beautiful Feet do work for the Kingdom they are creative, they offer help, and they are humble enough to do it.

Here's the true story of Bill Barnes, a creative Miami, Florida, pastor who resolved to stop staring at the homeless in Dade County and do something about them. Bill Barnes had an idea! Since other people were giving them sandwiches, he decided to give them shoes or socks. Few sneakers or socks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In A Best Friend

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Friendship is a very personal relationship. • And by coming to church you can work on those friendships

What do you look for in a best friend? • Most people would agree that, • A best friend is someone that you can share your most intimate, and deep secrets. • Things that you would never share with the rest of the world. • Someone that you turn to when you are hurt, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalm 7 - How To Endure A Grudge Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message encourages that one deal with their personal grudges against others and work toward true reconciliation.

HOW TO ENDURE A GRUDGE TEXT: Psalm 7:1-10 Psalms 7:1-17 KJV Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: [2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy Lillie M. Jackson

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015

Lillie was a believer in Christ who loved her familly, overcame several challenges, and worked in the church.

Funeral Eulogy Lillie Jackson 11/29/2015 Psalms 116:15-15 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-35 God took notice and smiled on Monday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Lillie Jackson rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy.

Living by Triumphant Faith Habakkuk How can we live in a fallen world where violence dominates and still experience joy? PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy. I. Resist the tendency to be overwhelmed by the world’s injustice! Habakkuk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dine On What Endures: Jesus, The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 9, 2015

Why do we need to keep "working" for the Bread of Life? How do we this?

Have you ever been to Westminster Abbey? It’s that magnificent old church in London where over a dozen British kings and queens are buried. But it’s not just royalty who are entombed here. Westminster Abbey is also the resting place for notables like George Fredrick Handel, Isaac ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church—the Body Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

The Early Church worked together--looked out for each other--and were faithful to their Lord.

The Church—The Body of Christ Acts 2:4242 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 4:33."And with great power gave the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Help We Need Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

Part four in the series Abundant llife looking at the active workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

The help we need John 14:15-14:29 Introduction- Please turn to John 14:15-14:29 We have been in a series “Abundant life”. I hope to finish it today by talking about the most important element of you living the life that God intends for you. It is the Holy Spirit actively working and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Its A Complicated Matter Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 1, 2012

Living a life that is pleasing to God is no simple matter, in fact it is something that takes work, devotion and commitment.

2 Corinthians 5 IN STEP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT A complicated matter I’ m sure that many of you have attended a service or a meeting somewhere, sometime where the pastor or speaker make the following statement: “come to Jesus, and all you problems will be over”. I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, The Running Prophet Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 30, 2014

Call for rededication, to erase past sins so we can all do the work of the Lord.

Growing up, I never thought I would go into the ministry. I always thought that my past was simply too bad, that I’ve done too much, for me to be in the ministry. In fact, it wasn’t until Pastor asked us to pray about becoming the new youth pastors that I began to even seriously ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God