Sermons on Skunk Works:

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Salvation is only through faith and the redeeming work and grace of God. However, I do say that if our faith is not accompanied by works, then we can’t say that we have a genuine faith.

I want to start today’s service with a joke. There was this very rich man who lived in the United States, who had heard of a man that lived in France that was very famous for walking the tightrope. According to what he had heard, the Frenchman had the reputation of walking the tightrope at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:2-26, James 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did Christ Work On The Sabbath?

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 30, 2011

By looking at the Bible, we can know with certianty what it tells us about Jesus Christ and His actions pertaining to the Sabbath.

DID CHRIST WORK ON THE SABBATH? John 5: 16-17-18; What does this say to the question of God and Jesus Christ working on the Sabbath? To start with, I wanted to point out some other examples of what one might relate to working on the Sabbath. “Upon another Sabbath, as Jesus entered a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Responding To The Good Work Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 5, 2011

What great things has God done and is doing for us and how are we responding to this Holy God?

Last week, through the story of a Jewish Priest named Zechariah, we noted that In spite of what we think, nothing happens by chance in the hands of the Almighty God. Today in our passage we will note another truth which supports that God is Almighty: Nothing is impossible with God! Maybe you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patience In Its Work Clothes

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greater Works Than Jesus

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2010

The early church reached the then known world with the Gospel in a little over three centuries. What will it take for the church today to affect the world with the message of the Kingdom of God (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo)

Greater works than Jesus? Introduction (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo) I want to challenge, encourage, and build-up our faith. 2000 years ago- greatest miracle in all the world- Jesus Christ- born/lived/died/resurrected. There is nothing that has had greater impact on history. Another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Faith Works For God

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on May 31, 2011

By Faith, Noah went on mission for God. He believed God about the future and adjusted his life accordingly, and went on Mission for God.

How Faith Works For God! Reading: Hebrews 11v7 Three weeks ago we had a look what faith is. Then we looked at the life of Abel and discovered that the life of faith begins with worship. Last week we looked at the life of Enoch and discovered what the life of faith consists of. Tonight we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Working The Worth Back Into Worship

Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011

This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011

In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011

"If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 4, 2009

Salvation by Faith and not by Works

Work out your savation Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Galatians 2:15-3:5 Salvation is not by working hard 1) We know salvation is not by trying, but by trusting v. 16a Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works[trying] of the law, but by the faith[trusting] of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Work Together In Ministry

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 12, 2009

Message looks at quality friends and how Paul coveted his ministry with Timothy and Ephraditus

How to work together in ministry We have been studying the book of Philippians the last two months. The theme of Philippians is a joy filled life. The word joy is mentioned 17 times in this book. In Philippians Paul gives examples of what it means to be a humble joy filled servant. First he gives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

"The Way God Works” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2009

How does God go about doing His work in our world?

God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. No doubt the working of God in our world is mysterious. However, the Scripture gives us some revelation into the mystery of the way God works. Let’s note some things we discover about God’s working from the Bible: 1. God is at work. “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist