Sermons on Ten Day Work Week:

God Is At Work In You

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

There have been many times throughout Christian history when the church was up against societies that like ours grew indifferent and even indignant and insolent toward the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dear Saints we are living at a time when being a Christian is becoming more and more of a challenge. It is more and more obvious that our values are in direct conflict with the values of our world. Christians are beginning to be more and more marginalized by the mainstream of our North American ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Vision For A Great Work Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 10, 2001

GOING FORWARD WITH A VISION

A VISION FOR A GREAT WORK – NEH. 2:11-20 Review Nehemiah 1-2 – He was involved in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. It was not just a project but it was about people. Nehemiah has chosen not to just live comfortable and let his people suffer. He left the King’s court and was willing to be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Works

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Dec 4, 2004

Unlikely characters in the birth of Christ are used, it seems God always uses those least likely and or out of character.

The way God works- The Christmas Story 12/05/04 DBC <(((>< GLG God works in mysterious ways. You have heard that expression before and it is true. The scripture says that he uses the foolish to shame the wise. He has a way of taking the least likely and making them his instrument and/ or chosen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Work Is Perfect

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 12, 2021

If there is confusion, chaos and disharmony, understand God is not in that because His works are perfect.

God’s work is perfect: Deuteronomy 32:4 "The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. As I was reading my Bible in a disciplined manner, I came to the above scripture where Moses said ‘The Rock, His work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Works In The Ordinary

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007

God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Working Of All Things Series

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010

The Word of God says that all things work together for good, but how do they work. Are we tired of bearing the burden of all things?

The Working of All Things Romans 8:24-28; 8:35-38 • “All Things” aren’t always good things o Yet “all Things” is something that we must go through • I would be a fool tonight if I stood here to say you would not go through the burdens and trials of them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Still Works Series

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 12, 2021

There will be fires in this life that you will have to trust a God that is available in the time of need. When that time comes just remember the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fire. Pray your way through the trials of life.

A PRAYING LIFE STILL MATTERS Psalm 139:23-24 Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship: Is your prayer life a struggle? Does praying seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you don’t possess? Find biblical answers to many of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Work Outs

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Our spiritual growth requires daily work outs

Do you have a daily work out plan or know someone who does? Each day some people have a routine of doing some form of exercise. Some either walk or jog in their neighborhood. Others go to the gym and use special equipment to work out. All of this is to improve physical strength, endurance and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Work In Progress…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

# 3 "The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church" - 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP)

The Six Pillars of A Powerful Church - “A Work in Progress…” 1 Peter 2:1-3 / Ephesians 4:13-16 (Pillar 3 - The Pillar of DISCIPLESHIP) We continue looking at the six pillars that make a church powerful and effective, and today we look at the Pillar of being a church of disciples who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ourself, how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Luke 2:1-5, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8, Matthew 26:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working At The Father's Business

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004

The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Way To Work

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

There is one way to work for God, the right way.

INTRODUCTION Work. How does that word make you feel? What images does that word produce in your mind? Do you view work as good or bad? What do you think of work? Many view work as a burden. For them, work is something to be avoided. Rather than something which gives them dignity, work is viewed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Work In Chaos

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2009

Peace in the world of Chaos?

11So then, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth,£ called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a physical circumcision made in the flesh by human hands— 12remember that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist