Sermons on Skunk Works:

Walking With Jesus In Good Works Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008

God has called us into His Kingdom with a purpose; to serve others in His Name

Walking with Jesus in Good Works Tit. 2:11-14 INTRO.: When we lived in San Antonio, a large complex of buildings was constructed on Military Dr. These buildings were built by the state of Texas to house offices of the Department of Human Resources. However, the offices remained vacant for years. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should The Work Stop? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008

For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Good Works Or By Faith? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2008

This sermon answers the question, "Are we saved by good works or by faith?"

Scripture The October 22, 1996 headlines of The Times of London cried: Lost Forever: A Nation’s Heritage Looted By Its Own People. Afghanistan’s National Museum in Kabul is rubble, said the newspaper. It once held one of the world’s greatest multicultural antique collections: Persian, Indian, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Do The Work Of Ministry

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Discussion of Jesus’ words after healing a boy possessed by a demon.

Faith to Do the Work of Ministry Matthew 17:14-23 May 27, 2007 I don’t know about you, but as I listen to what people say, read what they write, and see how they act, I get the impression that our world thinks that Christianity is weak faith. That we’re really just a bunch of religious people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Work In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The 6th in a series of messages unique to Matthew, this being the third message taken from a series of 9 parables about the kingdom.

Matthew’s Unique Message #6 Your Work in The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 20:1-16; 21:28-32; 25:1-13 CHCC: August 26, 2007 INTRODUCTION: We’ve been talking a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven this summer … mainly because we’re studying the Gospel of Matthew … and Matthew quotes Jesus using that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test 3: Works Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

We don’t work for our faith—true Christians work as a result of our faith. The right kind of works are always a sure test to prove the genuineness of faith. James continues with the third test of faith—the works test.

1. Works that show compassion for God’s creation (14-17) 2. Works that show trust in God’s Word (18-19) 3. Works that show hope in God’s promises (20-24) 4. Works that show service to God’s people (25-26) JAMES 2:26 Men, I want you to try this when you get home. Go into your wife’s favorite ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Working Out Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Scripture teaches the Christian life involves both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It’s not one or the other; it’s both.

From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers has been debated. Is the Christian life essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? Is it all God’s doing, all the believer’s doing, or a combination of both? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Apart For A Particular Work Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 6, 2007

To alert the reader that the Lord can use those who are willing to work.

SET APART FOR A PARTICULAR WORK Acts 13:1-5 My brothers and sisters when it comes to doing work for the Lord, we all have a particular job to do. Even though many in the church would rather do someone else’s job, we must realize that the Lord had already picked us out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Work Or Blown Away

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

The Message Of the Lord through Haggia was to get their priorities straight. God’s property comes first. This message is an exhortation to make God’s work a top priority.

"Back to Work or Blown Away?" Introduction Have you ever worked your head off and found little satisfaction when it was all over? Do you feel like the more money you earn the less there seems to be? Does whatever you do feel like a chore or a bitter task with little fruit? Do you try to save, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Word Works Wnders

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2007

Pentecost 7(A) - God’s Word works wonders because God’s Word is always refreshing and always "full-filling".

GOD’S WORD WORKS WONDERS (Outline) July 15, 2007 - PENTECOST 7 - Isaiah 55:10,11 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Each one of us often looks for things to refresh, strengthen, and encourage us. In the midst of the summer temperatures a nice glass of cold water ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Work From God's Perspective

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 4, 2007

Everyone wants to find meaningful work. Work they enjoy and work that is productive.

“Work From God’s Perspective” Luke 5:1-11 Several years ago a newspaper article told about a Truck driver Larry Walters, 33, who had a lifelong dream to fly. He tried to join the Air Force but because of poor eyesight was turned down. One day he was sitting in a lawn chair in his backyard and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Work Of The Spirit, Part B Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Begin in the Spirit and end in the Spirit…

Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part B. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Holy Spirit's Working In The Believer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

How the Holy Spirit works continually in the life of the Believer

The Holy Spirit’s Working in the Believer I. He Regenerates/Gives Birth to the Believer (John 3; Titus 3) A. Born of the Spirit (John 3:3, 7) B. Washing of Regeneration & Renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5b) II. He Indwells the Believer (I Corinthians 6:19, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Life On Purpose: Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010

We are committed to minister to each other and our community in humble service.

New Life On Purpose: Work Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8