Sermons on The Work Of Christ:

Gamblers For Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Living Faith - Good Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023

Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Miracle Worker Still Works Miracles Today

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2015

Jesus is still hard at work in our lives today. He refuses to listen to people who want him to stop doing his work. He is still busy answering prayers and performing healings today....and I for one am certainly grateful that he is.

Good morning boys and girls! Have your parents ever told you not to do anything or that you couldn't go someplace where you really wanted to go? Well, Jesus certainly knows the feeling. The same situation happened to Jesus in today's Gospel reading. Some people tried to tell him to leave because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 23, 2025

In Christ Alone

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 1) Many years ago, a believer who served regularly but attended church sporadically was asked to stop serving in the praise team. Unhappy with the decision, the person dropped out of church altogether, but was approached by Jehovah Witnesses at work. The person was ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Baker, Butler, And The Peace Maker

Contributed by Ronnie Morris on Jul 8, 2007

. There is hardly a more precise picture of the work of Christ on the cross, than is found here in this body of scripture. We can best glean the truths from these verses by focusing on the prisoners’ failure, their friend, and their future.

The Baker, Butler and the Peace Maker Text: Gen. 40 Introduction: Joseph had been rejected by his brothers, sold into slavery in Egypt, falsely accused and sentence to the prison. It was while in prison that Joseph meets two prisoners of the Pharaoh. Joseph was assigned to them and during their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Incomparable Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's presentation of the incomparable Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “The Incomparable Christ” Review Paul began his letter to this group of believers by letting them see a bit of his heart. He tells them about how he has prayed for them. In this section we learn of Paul’s prayer habits. I. Paul exhibits proper, effective prayer 1:3-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does It Mean To Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2006

To accept the WORDS of Jesus To appropriate the WORK of Jesus To appreciate the WORTH of Jesus

Acts 16:30,31 What Does It Mean To Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ? What is the determining factor in salvation? Exactly what does a person have to do to be saved. The Bible does not leave us in the dark! In Acts 16 the Philippian jailor asked Paul and Silas , “Sirs, what must I do to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 12, 2003

Have you forgotten the feeling of dedication, passion and hunger for Christ? A vital,vibrant, powerful,life-changing relationship with the Lord comes to those who make knowing Him a priority in their lives.

Writing in Moody Monthly magazine, Mayo Mathers tells about the first time she saw Keith sitting alone in a pew at the back of the church. He wore a biker’s T-shirt and tattoos decorated each arm. Only 36, he was more faded then his jeans with a worn out, lived-out look in his eyes. He seemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016

What do you think the cross is about? Why do we think Jesus died? We must answer that question. It is the cross that tells us that we are not playing a game of religion. It is the cross that tells us that the stakes are real.

7/21/13 The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 D. Marion Clark Introduction We have spent two Sundays exploring the gospel of man in its two forms. There is the gospel of law-keeping, which tells us that if we do our part in meeting the requirements of God, he will do his part in accepting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

8 Steps To Breakthrough

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003

The circumstances are different for all of us but the principles never change, what worked in the bible will work for us if we will act on them

“8 Steps To Breakthrough” As we enter into the spiritual realm God has promised us we must be prepared for confrontation. There is no progress without resistance: Jericho was a fortress city, It was the symbol of the Enemy’s strength and Power It was made up of Men and women wholly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-13, Joshua 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Has Chosen Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Trans

I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You didn’t choose me. I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Labor Pains

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 4, 2016

A sermon on job satisfaction. Do you have a dead-end "job" or a holy "vocation"? Work worthy of your calling.

I’d like to read to you a workplace memo on the subject of “Absenteeism”… “The frequent absences by personnel have been brought to the attention of the company executives, and the following changes will be in effect immediately: -Sickness: There is no excuse. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Congregational

Exalt Jesus Through Yourself

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 10, 2023

All of Christianity needs to drop their doctrine and dogma arguments and work for the risen Christ. If not Christianity will disappear from history!

Exalt Jesus through Yourself John 8:20-30 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:21 Then He said again to them, “I go away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews were saying, “Surely He will not kill Himself, will He, since He says, ‘Where ...read more

Scripture: John 8:20-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Working Our Hardest... For Satan

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

Many people are working themselves straight into hell, and satan is cheering them on...

9/14/02 Working our Hardest for Satan! Introduction… Many people are working themselves straight into Hell, and of course satan is standing their cheering them on… The well known words of W.E. Henley go something like this.. “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist