Sermons on skunk works:

Working For A Loss

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 28, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ means setting aside all personal ambitions and serving God's kingdom selflessly.

Each of us is claimed by God in our baptism, and we are called to serve God’s kingdom in a special way. This is what Martin Luther referred to as the “priesthood of all believers,” which means that though all of us might not make ministry our profession, each of us has a ministry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Greater Works?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Are we experiencing Jesus' promise?

John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. What works did He do? He preached the Gospel and we do that on a larger scale thanks to technology. He healed the sick, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Working For A Wife Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our Genesis series, we examine Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel, and how God was working through all of it.

Working for a Wife Text: Genesis 29:1-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well before we start getting into our sermon this morning; let’s have a quick re-cap of what’s been going on in Jacob’s life. If you remember, he got his brother to first sell his birthright for a bowl of stew… then he got his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Work Of The Comforter

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 20, 2018

Precious Holy Spirit came to convict the world of sin, righteousness and judgement

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE WORK OF THE COMFORTER John 16:5-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Charismatic

"Piece Of Work"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 12, 2018

Ephesians share that we area piece of work not in negative meaning but in a psoitive sence.

Ephesians 2:1-10 “A Piece of Work” But God says, "You are my work of art. You are my poem. You are my masterwork." God can look at you and can see what you will become before you have actually become it. We look at ourselves and say, "I don't get it. This doesn't look like a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2016

If we will listen, we will hear, and we too will know the things of God because Jesus has sent us the Holy Spirit! We are not alone, and we should never feel like we are.

The Work of the Spirit John 15:26-16:15 This evening we have a message of good news – of hope for all of us Many struggles exist: family, health, financial, job, etc. But we are not alone – we have help and guidance (read passage) ∆ Jesus’s Promises the Spirit Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Works! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2017

Use your faith to serve. Then use your works to show that your faith is real. It will save you from a debilitating despair in the midst of your own trials.

A state trooper was parked on the side of the road, waiting to catch speeding drivers, when he saw a car puttering along at 22 mph. Knowing that a slow driver is just as dangerous as a speeder, the state trooper turned on his lights and pulled the car over. As he approached the vehicle, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017

You cannot separate faith from good works; they are interrelated.

Faith That Works Text: James 2:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, "Daddy, he pushed that guy under the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

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

A Mind To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Disapproval and discouragement can result from ridicule. We should choose not to respond in the same manner or to become discouraged when we are ridiculed for our faith or criticized for doing what we know is right.

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watering And Working Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #9. The danger of placing a man on a pedestal is the focus of this passage.

This morning we continue to look at Paul’s admonition to the church at Corinth. He tells them that they ought to have matured in their Christian faith during the five years the church in this city has been in existence. Instead they are carnal. By using this term Paul is telling the readers that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3-9

The Blessing Of Work Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 30, 2021

Labor Day: Work was ordained by God in the beginning and was intended to give us a level of satisfaction and purpose. This topical message looks at some prominent Bible passages on work to see how work is a blessing.

I wish to begin with an illustration: “On one occasion, Thomas Edison came home very exhausted from an extended season of work. His wife insisted that he needed some rest, so she suggested a vacation. Edison mulled it over but wasn’t sure where he should go. His wife said, ‘Just decide where you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Work

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 4, 2021

A Labor Day message about working!

Called to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 5, 2021 There was a really popular television show called The Office. The Office was about employees of Dunder-Mifflin, a fictional paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show was called a mocumentary. There were unique times in the program ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021

Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18, Romans 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Or Works? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 12, 2018

In James 2, we see one of the most challenging passages of Scripture. However, when seen in context, James' point becomes clear and understood.

The English language can be a very challenging language to learn. Part of that is because many ordinary words that we use in everyday conversation can have many different meanings. Take the word “run,” for example, which according to dictionary.com, has over 179 different meanings for the word. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, James 2:1-26, James 2:15-26, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran