Sermons on vain labor: showing 166-180 of 29,909

Who You Work-In For

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

True pleasure comes when our work is not for the pay, for ambition, to satisfy oneself or earthly overseers, but working for Christ.

Who You Work-in For Working As Unto The Lord The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021

1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-20

Denomination: Other

Burden Bearing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is primarily concerned with believers, and the bearing of one another's burdens within the community of faith. The total context, however, is much broader.

In South Dakota a man by the name of August had a clothing store he was going to close up. His was not one of those perpetual year around closing sales. He was actually intending to go out of business by July. So he hung a sign in his window which read, The First Of July Is The Last Of August. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

John Part 21 & 22 The Subject Of Labor For God, John 4:31-42 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

The believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him.

John Part 21 & 22 The Subject of Labor for God, 4:31–42 (4:31–42) Introduction: the believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him. 1. Physical vs. spiritual concerns ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2021

We need to fear God for who he is

LET US Fear HEBREWS 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. Labor HEBREWS 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Come Boldly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Praise (The Doxology)

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 22, 2021

Jude sounds a warning of danger and he issues a call to action. He calls on the Called, the Beloved, the Kept for Jesus Christ to "earnestly contend for the faith".

A doxology is a short prayer or hymn of praise that extols the glory and majesty of God. Originally Jude (the brother of Jesus) planned to write about the "common salvation" V3 of the Brethren, but God changed his direction. God wanted us to know the reality and the danger of ungodly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grumblers And The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 19, 2020

In this text Jesus tells the parable (Laborers in the Vineyard) in which Jesus is saying to his critics: “Your idea of God is all wrong, this is what God is like: The kingdom of God is like a “good employer.”

In Jesus Holy Name September 20, 2020 Text: Matthew 20:1-2,15 Redeemer Grumblers & The Scandal of Grace John Reuman in his book “Jesus in the Church’s Gospel’s” writes; “Jesus….stressed the “grace of God”. Mercy, goodness and love for sinful humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-2, Matthew 20:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationships And Our Future.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 5, 2020

Things that we need to remember about what God has said

Illustration: And the record for the world’s shortest job is… “I got hired for a corporate job. I had my first day and it seemed to be going well and then I, and the rest of my department, got called in for a surprise meeting. Turns out we were all getting laid off. Yep. I got laid off on my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saint Joseph: The Labourer

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Apr 27, 2024

Joseph's profession says a lot at a time when the worth of labour is occasionally undervalued.

Saint Joseph: The Labourer Scripture: Mark 6:3 Intro: Joseph's profession says a lot at a time when the worth of labour is occasionally undervalued. Reflection   Saint Joseph is a timeless representation of the worth and dignity of all labour, both material and spiritual, and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3

Denomination: Other

How Believers Should Love, Live And Labor

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 1, 2003

A message from Paul to the believers at Rome is just as much needed in the church today. This message deals with three vital principles for the church today ! How To Love, How To Live, How To Labor !

How To Love, Live, And Labor Romans 12:9-18 Introduction: Paul begins chapter 12 with an appeal to the believers at Rome to be a living sacrifice ! I heard a pastor several years ago make this statement or something similar to it.......Jesus Christ died for you ! Want you live for him ? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

"WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Labor Day - What Are You Worth To God?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

If God means what He says, & He is going to reward us according to our labor, then we ought to be asking ourselves, "What am I worth to God?" And I think the answer to that would depend upon our answer to 3 more questions:

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Tomorrow is Labor Day, & depending upon what radio station you listen to, you may have heard some reminders of that fact. That includes warnings that the Highway Patrol will be out in force, watching for speeders & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harvest Is Truly Plentiful (But The Laborers Are Few) Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 2, 2020

It is important to be about the Lord's business till He comes. Why? Because the harvest is great, but will go to waste if there are no or too few laborers to bring it in.

We have been looking at what we are supposed to do while waiting for Jesus’ return. As we examined over the past two weeks the parable Jesus told concerning a nobleman who left ten Minas with his servants prior to leaving for a distance country to receive a kingdom (Luke 19:11-27). The charge the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, John 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day 2019 - Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 31, 2019

When the industrial revolution came to America there was little or no love between the company and the employees, hence the growth of unions. Would Labor Day even be in existence if those involved had obeyed the Lord's command to love one another?

Labor Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These words ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 9:35, Ephesians 6:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:6, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Work Six Rest One! (Labor Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We all have different ideas about what would be the ideal life, and we all strive to acquire it. We will never have the ideal life until we get to heaven.

Some say that heaven will not be heaven for some people. Illus: That reminds me of the story one of the fellows in church told me. He told me that Bill, Ron, and Jack all died and went to heaven. When they got there, they discovered the most beautiful golf course they had ever seen. St. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-20

Denomination: Baptist