Sermons on skunk works:

Looking For Work?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Unemployment isn’t only high in the secular world, the harvest fields are suffering from lack of laborers. Need a job? Name your position. Opportunities couldn’t be better.

LOOKING FOR WORK? James 2:14-18 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing The Work Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work.

BIG IDEA: Starting is always easier than finishing a job. If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work. INTRO: What do you think is easier: Starting a job or finishing a job? Although there are challenges to just getting ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of God

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 1, 2005

This is not a sermon about us doing the work of God, but rather letting God do the work that only He can do.

THE WORK OF GOD This is not a sermon about us doing the work of God, but rather letting God do the work that only He can do. John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. Intro: Many believers waist a lot of energy trying to do ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Work And Weapons

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

In Nehemiah 4 we see this struggle between Satan and God’s people On Satan’s side are Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites On God’s side are Nehemiah and the Jewish people who are trying so hard to rebuild the wall of Jerusa

Since the beginning of time people have fought with each other A group of historians has compiled the following info. In the last 5600 years the world has seen only 292 years of peace During this same period there have been 14,351 wars In which 3.64 billion people have been killed The property ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

The Work Of Creation

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 16, 2007

This is a practical application commentary of Genesis 1-2:4

The Work of Creation Genesis 1:1–2:1-3 Memory Verse: Genesis 2:3 – “ And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.” Comments about Genesis 1:1–2:1-3. For its literary ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 18, 2007

Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time alone with God? Are God’s principles becoming clearer? Adhearing to higher standards now? What’s going on?

A WORK IN PROGRESS Have you been learning anything lately? Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time with God, yearning for the next worship service? Are you understanding God’s principles more clearly than you ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Work And Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024

If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blood Work

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The blood is the only way but why?

(1)And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Worship That Works

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020

What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Completed Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 15, 2019

Paul was probably in prison in Ephesus and knew that he would probably never see the people in Phillipi again.

Philippians 1 The Completed Work August 18, 2019 Philippians 1:1-6 NIV Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6, Acts 16:14-15, Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working And Eating

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2019

If anyone does not wish to work, neither let him eat.

WORKING AND EATING. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Having expressed his trust in the Lord that they will already be doing the things with which he charges them (2 Thessalonians 3:4), the Apostle Paul now charges the brethren in Thessalonica - “in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ” - to withdraw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Apostle Paul wants us to experience the love of Christ and to show the love of Christ.

The Work of Christ Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction/ Greeting Good morning again, we are in the first week of the New Year … how is that going? The holiday meals are eaten The presents opened Hopefully time has returned to semi-normal. You have made your New Year’s resolutions… still on track ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Working For A Living

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We will define proper perspective for work; paid, unpaid, school, home

Opening illustration: This is a lesson I began to learn shortly after becoming a Christian, while serving in themilitary in England. There were several of us who had just set out on the Christian adventure. In ourenthusiasm to serve Christ we somehow concluded that we didn’t need to concern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist