Sermons on The Work Of His Hands:

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005

Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2008

In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the effectiveness, extent, efficacy, essence, and energy of the work of Christ.

Scripture In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul presents Adam and Christ as two “representative figures” whose acts determine the destiny of all who belong to them. Last week we examined “The Work of Adam” in Romans 5:12-14. And today, we shall explore “The Work of Christ” in Romans 5:15-21. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Work Matters To God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

God provides for us and demonstrates his love by blessing our labor.

(Title borrowed from the title of an excellent book by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks) Do you love going to work? According to a Forbes Magazine article, “Finding Your Dream Job” Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, Calif says that “87% of workers are unhappy with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Work

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011

Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Work Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 8, 2024

In remembrance of a video taken of Evangelist Billy Graham at Urbana Student Missions Conference in 1961 where he said, “Do not come lightly to the cross!”

Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV) “I Will Work” September 8, 2024 The Apostle Paul has spent some time encouraging the Philippian church to be humble and obedient to the Lord Jesus. Paul even appeals to the supreme example of humility, Jesus Himself. The word “wherefore” points us back to the discussion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of A Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 31, 2006

WORK OF MINISTER! Every believer is called to service the Lord. In some way everyone in the Church is a minister unto the Lord. In this sermon we are speaking to Ministers, Workers and Christians and their need to serve the Lord by working for the Lord

WORK OF MINISTER! Every believer is called to service the Lord. In some way everyone in the Church is a minister unto the Lord. In this sermon we are speaking to Ministers, Workers and Christians and their need to serve the Lord by working for the Lord! 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

The Work Field

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 5, 2015

For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want it to be. There are too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the shortcuts.

The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. – Mother Teresa For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want everything to be. There are way too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 3, 2011

If we want to find fulfillment and joy in our work then we must submit even to bosses who treat us infairly, for only in this do we experience grace and fulfill our calling.

David Roper’s 3-year-old grandson, Seth, in Judsonia, Arkansas, received a toy lawnmower for Christmas a few years ago, but he didn’t have the chance to use it until one hot July day when his father went out to mow the lawn and Seth volunteered to “help.” A few minutes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

By Grace . . . By Works

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001

This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Satan Is At His Worst

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

Satan knows that his time is short, so he is working harder now than ever to destroy everything good and right.

REV. 12:12 "WHEN SATAN IS AT HIS WORST" A) There is a person known as the devil, who has pledged himself to fight every work of God! * Someone has asked, "Where did the devil come from and why did God make a devil?" B) Originally Satan was an angel in Heaven, he was an archangel. * There were three ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Works

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 1, 2005

James says that faith will evidence itself in real works if it is a living faith

Faith and Works 7/25/05 am, SBC Philippi, Rev. Jeff Simms Faith and Works James 2:14-26 Primary Purpose: To discuss what a real and living faith looks like Let’s pretend for a moment that you’ve suffered a terrible loss of home, clothing and food in a terrible disaster. All you have is what ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Used

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012

We are used by God. We see miracles. We see His hand work through our hands. Is that enough? Is there more?

Used I. Introduction Thankful to be here. We are glad you are part of Restore and believe that you are key in ministering to a specific group of folks that need fellowship, accountability, and attention. II. Text Judges 13:24-25 24 Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Together

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 12, 2013

Why did God create us? Why does He call us together in Christ? We all know we are saved through Jesus Christ, but for what purpose? God answers that clearly in Ephesians 4:11-16. From creation to Christ we are called together to serve.

The text for our topic of today (we begin our relationship with each other) is from Genesis 2:18 (And Ephesians 4:11-16) The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” God had created everything in order and after each creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship That Works

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003

Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran