Sermons on We Can Work It Out:

How Can We Please God?

Contributed by John Rollyson on Dec 28, 2010

As Christians, God desires our obedience.

How Can We Please God? 1 Peter 2:4-10 Intro: God desires our obedience..... Thomas Platter had such a great zeal for studying the ancient tongues that he supported himself through manual labor by day and at night studied with sand in his mouth, that the gritting against his teeth might keep him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Repay The Lord?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

How Can We Repay The Lord?

How Can We Repay The Lord? - Psalm 116 v 1 - 14 1) Praise Him Thru Our Devotion - 116:1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. a) Devotion Creates A Duty To Prayer - 1 b) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

Flip Wilson the famous Comedian used to say "The Devil Made me Do it!".....it was funny but not true, The Devil cannot MAKE YOU do anything! (James 4:7)

Our response to Satan's lies (Eph 2:8-9; 1 John 4:1; James 4:7): • We are to submit to God's will (2 Cor. 11:3, 14-15). Satan's ways look good and appealing, but God's way is the way that is best; Satan's way is death. It is better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest! • We ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Works In The Ordinary

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007

God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Power To Work And To Win Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

We Can Depend On God, But Can He Depend On Us

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 8, 2007

Being trustworthy and obedient

We can depend on God, but Can He depend on us The Scripture Luke 1:1-38 The Sermon Reading these two stories there is a slogan about a candy bar that comes to mind. Mounds and Almond Joy, years ago pumped into the minds of candy eaters that sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don’t. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Methodist

Working Together In Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

No one can do everything but everyone can do something.

With all the resources available to us, why are people having such a hard time becoming mature disciples of Jesus? I’m convinced another recent survey (2014 Barna survey) provides the answer to that question. When people were asked what, if anything, helps them to grow in their faith, they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Crying Out Because We’ve Sinned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2016

Would we cry out to God to confess that we have sinned and He is just? Sometimes it is appropriate to cry out as a community for God’s mercy. The Israelite's knew enough to cry out to God for mercy … can’t we?

Crying out because we’ve sinned Nehemiah 9:1-37 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - Last week we discussed a great celebration happening in the city -- The people gather to have the Law read; and they are convicted of their sin -- ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Dec 1, 2019

God tries to prevent us from Self-Destruction

In the movie Flight, On October 14, 2011, Airline captain/recreational drug user Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) awakens after very little sleep and drinking alcohol. After using cocaine to help wake up, he boards South Jet flight 227 to Atlanta. After Whip threads the plane through severe ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Had A Mind To Work

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2019

Giving ourselves first to the Lord, we can be amazed at what god can and will do through us.

For the past two weeks we have been looking at “The Revitalization of the Lord’s House and People.” We examined in 2 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 24 how Joash rallied the people to give to the repair of the temple. Then Last week we look at how after the Jews return from Babylon, they got sidetracked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much When God Is In It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's sufficiency, demonstrating His ability to multiply our small offerings and work miracles in seemingly impossible situations.

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, united by our shared love for our Savior and a common desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. As we gather in this sanctuary, a place of refuge and renewal, we find ourselves on the cusp of a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-14

Topics: Trusting, God, Can't See

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jun 4, 2007

When it comes to serving God and influencing others, you can keep yourself New in Box (NIB) or you can put yourself in Gods hands. Our value is inseparable from our purposes to serve, influence, and impact.

Inside Out Acts 6:3-15, 7:51-53,58, 8:1-4 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, as part of the NRHC Carolina Network (pastor@centergrovebc.org) I. Vertigo Lead-In: God wants to ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed