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  • Neal Gray avatar

    Heaven Help The Home!

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our homes! The Lord will help our homes!

    "Heaven Help the Home!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Psalm 127:1, KJV Purpose: Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 9 – Psalm 127 – Without The Lord All Labour Is In Vain – And A Look At The Evil Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2023
     | 2,384 views

    The Lord must build the house (be the foundation for your life). There is no other foundation and it is vain to think otherwise. The Psalm says children are a gift from the Lord. We look at the evil of Solomon who was an idolater, but wrote this Psalm early in his life.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 9 – PSALM 127 – WITHOUT THE LORD ALL LABOUR IS IN VAIN – AND A LOOK AT THE EVIL OF SOLOMON PSALM 127 A SONG OF ASCENTS, OF SOLOMON [A]. SADLY WE WILL CONSIDER SOLOMON WHO WROTE THE PSALM The first things we note here is that this Psalm was penned by Solomon. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Your Camels Also

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    A Labor Day message

    "For Your Camels Also" Genesis 24:1-67 1) As Christians, we should not live our lives by the measuring rod. *either the long end or the short end.* Mt. 5:39-41 Luke. 16:10 2) The second mile comes after a good job on the first mile. *the death of Christ means nothing if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    Labor Day sermon.

    Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Now Matter How You Slice It...it's Still Grace

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,295 views

    The parable of the landownder and the laborers

    Matthew 20:1 (NLT) "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like the owner of an estate who went out early one morning to hire workers for his vineyard. Help Wanted • God is looking for people – To receive His grace – To work in His service – To testify of His greatness Matthew 20:2 (NLT) He agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Scott avatar

    Shove That Job - I'll Take It

    Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 64,419 views

    A Message For Labor Day

    “Shove That Job – I’ll Take It” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (Labor Day Message) We are in the third message of a series entitled “Seven of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make”. Since this is Labor Day weekend, this is a great time to talk about the blessing it is to have a job. Some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Help Wanted

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,676 views

    The need for sincere workers in the Kingdom.

    HELP WANTED LUKE 10:1-2 I. INTRODUCTION MANY OF US CAN ATTEST TO THE FACT THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED WINDOW SIGNS THAT READ EITHER HELP WANTED OR NOW HIRING. YOU SEE MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, COMPANIES ARE SEARCHING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A DESIRE TO FILL VACANT POSITIONS. MOST EMPLOYERS WANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Making An Impact Through Work" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,184 views

    What practical ways can we relieve the suffering of others and make life better for people. How can we translate our Christianity into our daily life through work.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 4, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree Making an Impact Through Work Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg vesely avatar

    Rooted In A Sacrificial Life Series

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,413 views

    When we are Being rewarded for our obedience it is easer for us to be obedient, but suffer for our obedience we are usually not willing to do that.

    Thesis: Rooted in a sacrificial life Title: It’s all about Cost! Intro: Let’s read out of Colossians chapter 1 verse 24-29 Vs. 24: Paul say’s he is rejoicing in his suffering. I don’t know about you, but suffering doesn’t sound fun. When I hear the word suffering, I think of being stuck in a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transform Your Workplace Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,517 views

    Understanding that stress and incivility on the job lead to poorer health, and knowing that both are on the rise, how do we transform our workplaces?

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Workers - Transform Your Workplace” Eph. 6:5-9 Your job might be killing you—literally. More specifically, strained relationships with co-workers could be negatively impacting your health and longevity. That's the conclusion of a 20-year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Working Like A Dog Or A Saint?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2014
     | 5,287 views

    Is work a dirty word because of the Curse or a mninstry?

    The Sexton and the Wagon Driver The children of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the fourth Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, once debated Judaism's contribution to "living life." Their father, weighing in on their discussion, summoned his simpleminded sexton, Bentzion. The Rebbe inquired: "Bentzion, did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-5--Sec. 1, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,321 views

    5 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-V—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: I weed-eat the empty lot beside the pastorium. Its a ‘bear’ to get it all done in one day. In fact, it could never be completed in one day if it were not for the weed-eater itself. A tool before which tall weeds cower & which strikes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Working For God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 5, 2015
     | 17,941 views

    A Labor Day Sermon. Working for God!

    Working for God 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 September 6, 2015 When you hear the word, "job" what comes to mind? You might think, "I'm glad tomorrow's a holiday!" Others think — "I’m glad I have a job." Some will say, "I wish I had a job." Maybe you’re reminded of the Seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Ken Shedenhelm avatar

    Our Disappointed God

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013
     | 8,158 views

    From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

    I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Extreme Living In Your Work Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,805 views

    In this message I want us to consider two reasons why your work (what you do 40+ hours every week) matters to God... reasons that will send you out to your work place with a renewed vigor, passion and purpose.

    Extreme Living In Your Work TODAY – is our first message in our new series EXTREME living… AND – as we begin I want to give you our definition of Extreme. Extreme; ‘existing in a very high degree, going to great lengths, exceeding the ordinary, the usual or the expected…’ The apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ