Sermons on Spiritual Works:

Work!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 3, 2012

What does the Bible teach us about work? There is more here than we may realize!

Today let's begin a series of lessons on a much needed subject: Work! An employer called in all his workers together for a meeting and said, "We have just purchased a bunch of robots. And these robots will free you from some of the menial things you have been doing in the past, tightening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe

Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Every aspect of the Christian life -- salvation, sanctification (being cleansed and made holy), our home in heaven being made ready for us, everything -- is ours because Christ’s work is done. He is seated in the heavenlies at the right hand of God...

The Spiritual Battle 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working It Out

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

Work gets overwhelming. The people we work with seem hurtful and self serving. Yet, work is a place where we live out our faith--a setting where we must learn to be more Christlike.

This passage about Mary and Martha is familiar to many of you. It is fairly well known. It is a story about one women working in the kitchen and making preparations to entertain guests while her sister is involved in spiritual pursuits and assisting directly in the ministry of Jesus. And, when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

Divine Work Of The Ministry

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015

To establish that all gifts given to the church are given to achieve unity in accomplishing the “divine work of the ministry.” This lesson deals with the importance of the work of Christ in evangelism and edification.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Divine Officers 2. Divine Operations 3. Divine Objectives Remarks. 1. The time of this letter was written sometime around 60-64 A.D. This letter was one of Paul’s imprisonment epistles (Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) to the church at Ephesus and distributed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is At Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to live out their faith daily, guided by God's Word, and to shine His light in the world, reflecting His love and grace.

Good morning, dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather in His name today? Isn't it a joy to be part of His family, to be connected by a bond stronger than blood, bound by His love, His grace, His mercy? Isn't it an honor to be called His children, His chosen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Willing To Work For God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 4, 2004

Isaiah responded to God’s call saying: “Here am I! Send me.” But before he was in a position to respond to God’s call he had to experience a spiritual cleansing.

WILLING TO WORK FOR GOD “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Work And Work In Freedom Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt 7 of 15

FREEDOM TO WORK AND WORK IN FREEDOM (EX 18) Charles Schulz, the cartoonist of the Peanuts, in his book “I Take My Religion Seriously” (p. 56) drew a strip of a boy wearing a long coat that has pins and brooches cluttering the right side of the coat. He explained his awards to an admirer who was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom To Work And Work In Freedom Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 7

FREEDOM TO WORK AND WORK IN FREEDOM (EXODUS 18) Charles Schulz, the artist behind the comic strip Peanuts, in his book “I Take My Religion Seriously,” (p. 56) drew a strip of a boy wearing a long coat with pins and brooches cluttering the right side of the coat explaining his awards to an admirer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Disciplines - Silence

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

Time of silence alone with God: · deepens our relationship with him · restores us in our life for Him · focuses us in our work for Him

Spiritual Discplines Silence and Solitude It is a well-known fact that the people of this Church are extremely well read! I know that you all have the great classics of literature in your well-stocked libraries. I know that your children will reach Chaucer and Dickens instead of the ‘Cat in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Work Of The Spirit In The New Birth, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Work of the Spirit in the New Birth, part 2 John 2:23-3:8

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn The Work of the Spirit in the New Birth, part 2 John 2:23-3:8 David Taylor January 15, 2016 We started a new series last week, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. The goal is to learn about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit, to unlearn ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Broken Altar - When Worship Becomes Work Series

Contributed by Barry Tallis on May 2, 2025

The first in a four part series confronts the subtle drift from passionate devotion to empty religious routine, challenging believers to recognize the cracks in their spiritual foundations and commit to rebuilding authentic altars of worship in their daily lives.

INTO: Today we're kicking off a brand-new series that's going to challenge your spiritual comfort zone and reignite your relationship with God. We're talking about being SET APART in a world that wants you to fit in! Have you ever felt like your relationship with God has become more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, 1 Kings 18:30, Romans 12:1

It Works Life Cancer & Is Just As Deadly

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 17, 2014

This sermon looks at how pride creeps into the lives of believers and a church and kdestroys God's plans for their lives.

“It Works Like Cancer, Is Just As Deadly, And Takes You To ICU” 2/9/14 2 Chronicles 26:1-16 Philippians 2:1-18 We are in week 3 of “From Triage To Transformation.” Do you want to get well.” Pastor Toby preached on the Crisis that leads us to get help. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004

This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

 WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Work To Eat Or Eat To Work

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 11, 2009

Many people today work in order to eat, but the Bible has another point of view. The Bible tell us that life is more than working so that we can eat. The Bible teachs us how to eat in order to work.

Work to Eat or Eat to Work? 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Introduction I think it is safe to say tonight that none of us are financial wealthy or from old money. We are the working class. We are people who have to work in order to eat. We are the folks who live from paycheck to paycheck. Or if we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist