Sermons on Productivity For God:

Beginning With God

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 18, 2006

Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.

“Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Thankfulness Should Move Us To Action"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 19, 2003

Salvation and Works are important in living a productive Christian life.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 21, 2003 “Thankfulness Should Move Us to Action” Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: If you were found lying along the side of the road dead, WHY would you go to heaven? You have probably heard people say about someone, “I know he will get to heaven because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Olympic Or Smack Down

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Is your prayer life real or just an exaggerated production?

Genesis 32: 22-32 Olympic or Smack Down? Prosper CRC: Falmouth, MI April 8, 2001 PM On a Thursday night not to long ago I caught a few minutes of WWF Smack Down, trying to get a current picture of what comes to mind when the word wrestling is mentioned. It has been quite a few years since I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Innovations

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 30, 2024

Innovations are defined as a new method, idea, product, etc.

Steven Paul Jobs, an American businessman and inventor once remarked: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly and get on with improving your other innovations.” Ecclesiastes 7:29 reminds us: “See, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 28:19, Luke 9:23

Descending Into Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS WILL BE DISCOVERED IN THE INCARNATION OR LOST IN THE HOLIDAY PRODUCTION

Descending into Glory December 19, 2010 Phi 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION The Production of Christmas In 1980 the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated. In 1981 the beautiful living nativity, The Glory of Christmas premiered inside the first all-glass church. The Cathedral seats 2,736 for church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Sower And His Seed Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 23, 2019

We all want our lives to be healthy and productive.

The Kingdom is Like … A Sower and His Seed May 26, 2019 Luke 8:4-8 NIV While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable: 5 "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, Luke 8:11-15, Hebrews 4:12-13, Luke 8:15, John 7:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lesson Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on about being a productive, serving, worshipping Christian

The Lesson of the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-8 Prayer Introduction Have you ever bought something and it did not work? You spend good, hard earned money on something and bring it home, spent the time hooking it up and it does not work. How did it make you feel? Were you angry, hurt, sad, or some other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In His Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 2, 2011

David recognized that the joy of salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort but is rather of God.

REJOICING IN HIS SALVATION “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9 David recognized that salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort. He referred to salvation as “His (God’s) salvation”. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plans Are Always Best

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jul 27, 2017

This is a message designed to help persons reflect on God's preferred plans for their lives from a biblical perspective.

God’s plans are always best (Jeremiah 29:10-13) 10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Increase In My Hands

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 2, 2025

Just as the widow of Zarephath experienced divine provision in the midst of famine, God is able to cause increase to flow into your hands, no matter the circumstances.

INCREASE IN MY HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:12-16 "And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Still On His Throne

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 16, 2003

to stress the sovereign nature of God

God Is Still On His Throne Ezekiel 1:1-4,26-28 Primary Purpose: To stress the sovereignty of God This book opens during a time when Ezekiel has been in Ezekiel for 5 years after King Jehoiachin’s surrender. This is a particularly bleak time in Israel’s history. In 2 Kings 24:10-16 it tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fire In My Heart And Bones

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD. III. TEXT: Jeremiah 20:9 IV. THESIS: GOD is a consuming FIRE that consumes us, shut up in our bones and hearts V. TITLE: FIRE in my heart and bones VI. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Carried By God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 2, 2014

Let the everlasting arms of God comfort and lift you higher.

Text: Isaiah 46:3-4 “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all you who remain of the house of Israel, you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have CARRIED since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you and I WILL CARRY YOU; I will sustain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Perfect Plan For Life On Earth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2023

Man and woman both able to stand before a Holy God, both innocent, without fault or the need to understand what shame is. Because there was no failure, no fault to be seen, and no guilt and they were unified as a perfect picture of what God intended.

Alpha and Omega, Part 7 God’s perfect plan for life on Earth Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - This morning, we will pick up some speed having our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Revelation 4:11, Ezekiel 47:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the depth of God's love as illustrated in the story of the prodigal son, and how we can understand, experience, and apply this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, church! Today we're diving deep into one of the most powerful stories Jesus told in the Bible - the story of the prodigal son. It's a story about mistakes, forgiveness, and most importantly, about the endless, all-encompassing love of our Heavenly Father. Before we start, let me share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: God's Love, Life Change