Sermons on Not Saved By Works:

God's Power At Work Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 18, 2023

Luke starts Acts with, 'In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus BEGAN to do and teach...' Now he's going to talk about what Jesus CONTINUED to do. In Acts 16 we have a great example of Jesus witnessing to himself - and Paul and Silas fitting in.

Acts 16 God’s power at work Let’s suppose you hear God speaking to you, telling you to do something. You do what God tells you. But then, within a short time, the situation looks a complete mess. What would you think? Did you hear wrong? Has God let you down? Let’s suppose God calls you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: God & Man Work Together

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from Esther about working with God

“Esther: God and Man work together” Esther 4 Intro: One of the favorite stories I have heard Tim Brown tell frequently since I’ve been here is the story about the man isolated in the flood. As the waters rose, he prayed for God to deliver him. A man in a rowboat came by as the water was up to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith/Belief That Works Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 16 in our exposition of James continuing the discussion of the nature of true faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith that Works” Pt 2 Today we continue our discussion of the nature of true or genuine faith or belief. The whole book of James paints a portrait of genuine faith. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of God At Work In Our Lives

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 12, 2017

The good news is the power of God in our lives because of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came for a purpose and when He fulfilled that purpose He brought us back to His Father. And through this we see his power at work in every area of our lives.

Starting from Romans 1:16 Paul says this : For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Another translation puts it this way For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13

The Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

"This Thing Doesn't Work"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 26, 2011

We are talking about News Years resoultions. If you really want to change it takes discipline to get into the word of God but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Now that the New Year is right around the corner there are those infomercials that tout great fitness. It seems that each year the machines get weirder. Hang upside down, spin 360 degrees then throw up. That loses about 5 lbs. Then there are those that bend you like a pretzel while listening to Rap ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Are You Working Out Your Salvation?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Notice Paul didn’t say, work for your salvation, or toward your salvation, but work out your salvation. According to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works.

Title: Can you have faith and works? Theme: To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works. Text: James 2:14-26 James 2:14. What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? What better way to answer the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

What It Takes To Do His Work

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007

Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can't Have One Without The Other

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2015

Hopefully this sermon will explain that faith moves us to do good works. It also shows that it is our actions that count not just things we say and we should evaluate our spiritual lives regularly

When I worked for the City around this time of year we started working on our budgets. We would evaluate all of our training programs and try and increase spending in the programs that worked and phase out those that didn’t or weren’t absolutely necessary. Businesses do it all the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Response During Covid19 Series

Contributed by Billy Paul on Apr 15, 2020

"When you are called to pray, don't act; And, when you are called to act, don't pray." At a time when our neighbours are groping in the dark, it is time Christians carry their lamp outside. Yes, with a lot of prayer backup too!

It wouldn’t be an understatement to say my recent video message (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXVol_ke76M) has created some stir within the protestant community in India. It was a short and simple message on how Christians across the globe can be a light in a world which is groping in the dark ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26, Ephesians 2:10

The Minister's Life And Work Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2018

To establish that the minister’s life and work entails three areas that establishes his faithfulness to the work of Christ and the church where he serves. There is no message that speaks louder, or is more compelling, than the life of a godly man.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Minister’s Public Life 2. The Minister’s Pulpit Life 3. The Minister’s Private Life Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “The minister’s life and work.” We will consider three areas of life that will establish; his faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Good Works Go Together Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2007

#10 in the Book of James Series continues with teaching concerning the relationship of faith and works in our salvation.

#10 Faith and Good Works Go Together The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There was a man in England who put his Rolls-Royce on a boat and went across the English Channel to the mainland to take a vacation. While he was driving around Europe, the motor on his car quit running. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Have Works Or Relationships.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This is an expository sermon on Philippians 3:1-11 and deals with the need for a relationship to Christ, rather than trusting our good works.

"Do You Have Works Or Relationship" 11:00 3/14/93 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Luke 12:13-21 .ls2 In our New Testament reading, we met a man who was greatly blessed in terms of the material things. His work produced so much wealth, he did not know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Luke 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed