Sermons on Why Some Faith Doesnt Work:

"Looking For Some Empty Vessels!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

From these passages I find more than a story of the sustaining power of God, but I see this event as a type of prophecy to the outpouring of the Holy Ghost as prophesied by the latter prophet Joel in 2:28 and the fulfillment on the day of Pentecost.

Intro: From these passages I find more than a story of the sustaining power of God, but I see this event as a type of prophecy to the outpouring of the Holy Ghost as prophesied by the latter prophet Joel in 2:28 and the fulfillment on the day of Pentecost. Today I want to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6

A Spanner In The Works Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Joshua’s defeat at Ai

Study 8 Joshua Chapter 7 – A Spanner in the Works Introduction You are all familiar with the saying ‘someone has put a spanner in the works’. Whether it arose out of an actual incident when someone literally dropped a spanner into the machine at which they had been working causing the machine ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Observing God At Work-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011

3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

"WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-39

Denomination: Baptist

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Some Things Straight Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Before a church can grow and mature, there are some things that need to be set straight.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 TITLE: “SETTING SOME THINGS STRAIGHT” INTRODUCTION: A. Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Way Better Way Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 17, 2014

We find in God'[s grace a better way... a way better way than the works way.

Before The Voice and blind auditions… contestants came out onto the stage to perform before contest judges. They could see the contestants’ oddness’, quirkiness, race, gender, appearance… they could see if you were skinny or fat, beautiful, cute, plain or just plain ugly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Work Part Time?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 19, 2008

Why is a recognition of the Trinity important? Without an understanding of the working of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God is reduced to part time work.

Does God Work Part Time? Does God work part time? This might seem to be a ridiculous question. You may say, “Of course God works full time. If God only works part time, I am in big trouble. I always believed that God was at work 24/7. God neither slumbers nor sleeps. God works all 3 shifts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy At Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the depth of God's mercy and grace, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the gifts of salvation, freedom, and authority that God offers to us.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are turning to the book of Luke, diving into a story that beautifully illustrates God's mercy, our salvation, and the freedom and authority we have in Christ. This is the story of the Prodigal Son, a story that's not just about a wayward boy but about a loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Topics: Mercy

Faith, Love And Hope Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

God At Work

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Sep 1, 2006

Gideon questioned at least four things, when God came calling. These questions are often asked by Christians today.

God At Work Judges 6-8 9-3-06 a.m. (PDBC) Commitment Sunday Over the last several months we’ve been asking you to prayerfully consider giving sacrificially, not just over and beyond your tithe, but sacrificially beyond your tithe to help us achieve a plan we believe honors what God has been doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Work

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2007

A call to rethink and personalize the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 Baptist Distinctives: Mission Work Introduction A. We are continuing series on BD. So far we have considered… B. It is our firm belief and conviction that God has commissioned us to reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Mk. 16:15 2. Lk. 24:46-48 3. Mt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get To Work!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008

Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Work It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

What can the remnant teach us about how to be a working church? They can teach us three traits of a working church.

1. A working church is mobilized (3:8a—emphasis on “ALL they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem”) 2. A working church is organized (3:8b—emphasis on “APPOINTED” and “SET FORWARD THE WORK) 3. A working church is unified (3:9—emphasis on “TOGETHER”) Well, the delay is over. Last ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-9, Ezra 3:4

Denomination: Baptist