Sermons on True Labor:

Go! And Confess The True Christ - 1 John 2:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Who do you say Jesus is? Not just with your lips, but with your heart, your life, and your soul. Scripture warns us—not everyone who speaks the name of Jesus knows the real Jesus. Some deny Him, others distort Him, and some even deceive themselves.

Go! And Confess the True Christ - 1 John 2:22 “And who is a liar? Anyone who says that Jesus is not the Christ. Anyone who denies the Father and the Son is an antichrist.” Introduction: Knowing the Real Jesus Matters Church, I want to begin with a question that echoes through eternity: Who do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22, John 14:6, 1 John 2:20-21, John 16:13, 2 John 1:7, Romans 10:9-10, 2 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why I Believe The Message Of The Bible Is True Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The Bible is the unique revelation of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is a religion of the book. 2. What happens when you give up the authority of the Bible? a. You have no final proof for your faith. b. You will deny its contents. c. Your life is a rudderless ship in a stormy sea at the mercy of every wind (opinion) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, John 8:24

Denomination: Baptist

The King Revealed: Entering By The Right Gate, Following The True Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2026

Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not whispering gentle advice—He is revealing Himself as King. Not a life coach. Not a moral philosopher. The King.

The King Revealed: Entering by the Right Gate, Following the True Shepherd Introduction: When the King Steps Forward Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 10:9, Acts 4:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 16:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Except The Lord Build...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 8, 2012

The Church’s has but one foundation – Jesus Christ. The building of it belongs to Him – not us. As its members, we are to be engaged as instruments to build the church.

Except the Lord Build Matthew 16:13-18 / Psalm 127:1-2 A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Jewel Of Bible Prophecy (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 7, 2024

The fifty-third chapter of the book of Isaiah is one of the clearest pictures of the person and mission of God's Servant, the Promised Messiah. It is often referred to as "The other gospel".

"BEHOLD, My Servant shall deal prudently. He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high. Just as many were astonished at you, so His visage was marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men, so shall He sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths at Him, for what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Daniel 9:26, Mark 8:31, Luke 9:22, John 3:14, John 18:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 13, 2026

Reconciliation is already settled in Christ; believers are called to remain grounded in that hope, endure suffering with meaning, and labor without anxiety.

Before we move into the text itself, I want us to slow down and picture where this letter is going. Colossae was not Rome. It was not Jerusalem. It was not Corinth or Ephesus. Colossae was ordinary. It was a small town in the Lycus Valley. It used to matter more than it did by the time Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-29, Romans 5:1, Hebrews 12:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Let Us Worship God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 1, 2024

Looking at Psalm 100 can prepare you spiritually for this new level of closeness in your walk with God and it can prepare our fellowship to grow in worship. Prepare to be challenged by Psalm 100.

If a runner gets a new personal best in his mile time, then his old and slower time is not good enough anymore. That is the case in almost any area. When you improve to a new level, then the old level is just not going to be satisfying. You and to move in the direction of improvement. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-3, Psalm 100:1-5, John 4:23-24, Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Your First Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 2, 2026

Faithfulness to Christ is not measured by how much labor we do for Him, but by how deep our love is for Him and others.

Remember Your First Love Revelation 2:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 31-February 1, 2026 A couple months ago, we received a notification from the Quad Cities Times that Edgewood was voted the “Best Place to Worship” for 2025. At first, I smiled, and then I immediately became uncomfortable because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel-The Dream He Wished Would Never Come True

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 15, 2020

Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, had a second dream that troubled him. This time, he related the dream to Daniel but Daniel knew exactly what the dream meant. After being stunned for an hour, he explained the meaning but wished the dream would never come true.

Daniel-the dream he wished would never come true Introduction: Daniel had already reviewed and interpreted one of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams, as related in Daniel 2. Now, perhaps some years later, the king had another dream that troubled his thoughts. He called Daniel and related the dream. When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honor From The King

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

That what we do for the kingdom of God is always seen by the Lord and he bestows the honor do to us for our labor

Honor from the King 1Cor. 12:25-26 Indira Gandhi once said, “My grandfather told me that there are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was less competition there. The brilliant physician and writer Oliver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 13, 2004

So what is the Joseph effect? For Joseph it wasn’t about labor (carpentry), it was about love. Life is about love.

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Communion Meditation: What God Wants

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 6, 2008

God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and labor.

Title: What God Wants (A Communion Meditation) Text: Matthew 21:33-46 Thesis: God wants us to welcome his Son, serve him faithfully, and return to him the fruit of our lives and our labor. Introduction This story reminded me of my agrarian roots where it was customary for absentee landowners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Canonized Or Not, All Are Called To Be Saints Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

The slavery to sin that we all labor under for some part of our lives is destroyed by the infinite loving power of Christ.

Tuesday of 23rd week in course 2019 St. Agnes Tsao-Kou Ying We don’t become disciples of Jesus Christ on our own volition. We must be called to follow Christ. Some teachers have misunderstood this to mean that some are called and others are not called, and therefore are damned to perdition by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15, Luke 6:12-19

Denomination: Catholic

Consistency PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Encourages steadfastness in faith, commitment to Christian conduct, and the importance of consistency in our spiritual journey, assuring that our labor for the Lord is not in vain.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we unite in the spirit of fellowship and worship. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, called to gather as one body, one spirit, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our theme today is centered on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Topics: Consistency