Sermons on Not Of Works:

Yes - God Is At Work In The World

Contributed by John Huyser on Jun 4, 2024

As people of God’s Word, we may approach the Bible with a bad assumption: We presume somehow God is less active now than he was in the narrative of the Bible.

I. Introduction – Slide 1 In Acts 16 and 17, Paul’s second missionary journey left little question. God was at work in the good and tough times: • In Derbe and Lystra, the churches there are growing. There God brings Timothy into Paul’s life. • In Phillipi, God brings Lydia and her entire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life.

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christians Checkbook- Work Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2024

This is the 185th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#185] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- WORK RIGHT Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: This is an interesting place for us to be in our Sermon Series in Ephesians. Today starts year 26 as Pastor at Bel Aire. For the last 13 years, I have worked as the Energy Manager with Hobbs Schools. It has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Immeasurable Power Working For You

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon illuminates Paul's prayer for believers to grasp the immeasurable greatness of God's power that is personally directed toward them, a power measured by the same might that raised Jesus from the dead.

Many of us here in Caloocan have a Meralco outlet in our homes. We plug in a small appliance, like a phone charger, and we draw the little bit of electricity we need. We use that power every day, but it's easy to forget that our small outlet is connected to a massive, city-wide power grid—a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline And Integrity In Church Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of discipline and unwavering integrity.

DISCIPLINE AND INTEGRITY IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 11:3 INTRODUCTION: The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Prayer In Church Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025

Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, evangelism, administration, or serving in any ministry, prayer must be the foundation.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:4 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, James 5:16, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18 INTRODUCTION: Church work is the labour of love that advances God’s kingdom on earth. Whether it is teaching, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Declaring The Mighty Works Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 14, 2025

The 120 in the upper room who declared the mighty works of God at Pentecost.

Who testified of the mighty works of God at Pentecost? Peter sure did when he preached the Pentecost sermon, but who else did? It was also the eleven disciples because the eleven stood up with Peter when he preached. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 11 - Relations That Work Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2025

As Colossians chapter 3 ends and chapter 4 begins, Paul addresses the relationships that disciples need to navigate. Paul teaches that when the Lordship of Jesus is lived out in our relationships, then they work best.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about relationships. 1. Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” 2. Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am…huggable and buggable.” B. And how ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 12 - Witnessing That Works Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2025

Paul shares with the Colossians some helpful principles for being effective as witnesses for Christ.

Introduction: A. Last week, we talked about relationships that work and today I want us to talk about witnessing that works. 1. In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul shares some instructions about how to be effective as witnesses for Christ. 2. I want to start by suggesting that being a witness for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He’s Working It Out

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 24, 2026

While we are trying to figure it out, God is working it out.

I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Widow's Work

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 30, 2026

Serving the Lord without distraction Seeking God’s approval, not man’s applause

WIDOW’S WORK SERVING THE LORD WITHOUT DISTRACTION TEXT: (1 Corinthians 7:34, KJV) “The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: 32 “But I would have you without carefulness [anxious concern]. He that is unmarried careth for the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:10, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Luke 2:36-38, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-15, Mark 14:9, Luke 18:1-7, Acts 9:36-41, Matthew 27:55-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Work Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2026

Work was instituted by God as a purposeful, fulfilling, and divine assignment for man, designed for stewardship, creativity, and worship before sin entered the world.

THE PURPOSE OF WORK BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:15 Key Verse: “And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” — Genesis 2:15 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:23–24; Ecclesiastes 2:24; Proverbs 16:3; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Work = More Success Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 25, 2001

a look at the fourth commandment

OLD TESTAMENT PRINCIPLES So that IT MAY GO WELL WITH YOU Dt. 5, 6, 7, 8 So that YOU MAY LEARN TO TRUST So there WILL BE A SIGN Ex. 31:12,13 NEW TESTAMENT PRINCIPLES What is RIGHT Luke 4:16 What is NECESSARRY Matt. 12:3 What is GOOD Matt. 12:12 What is BENEFICIAL FOR YOU Mark ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Holiness

Doing God's Work For Him

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident.

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident. In the ensuing days people tried to comfort our family in the best way they knew how. You know how it is. You feel the need to comfort a grieving person so you say something like, "He’s in a better place," or "God needed him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational