Sermons on Why Team Work:

Watch God Work

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we take what Christ has blessed and give to others in His name that we can really stand back and Watch God Work. Let's be His hands extended and truly "feed" the multitudes the bread of life.

WATCH GOD WORK MATT. 14:13 21 This morning I want us to look at one of Christ's most important miracles...the feeding of the multitudes. This miracle is important because all four gospel writers tell about it. It is important because it happened before such a large crowd of people. Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Thank God It Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The primary proof that the Bible is the Word of God is practical. All who truly believe it and have perfect confidence in it, experience its power.

In his book God’s Word In Man’s Language, Eugene Nida tells of young Belgian parachutist who was dropped into this country during World War II to work in the underground against the Germans. He was captured by the Gestapo and put in solitary confinement. In the cell next to him was a Belgian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

How Temptation Works Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Introduction of series on Temptation

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 1-How Temptation Works Theme Passage—Genesis 3:1-6 October 7, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals…”—Genesis 3:1 Set up clip from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, “Turkish Delight”. THREE GUIDING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Work Delayed Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

· Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-4, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Win At Work Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 4, 2015

This passage addresses the responsibilities and duties of slaves and masters. At first glance, you may be tempted to conclude that this passage has no relevance for today. This would be a mistake.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 25 How To Win At Work Ephesians 6:5-9 5. Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6. not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Refining Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God loves me too much to let me continue in my sin.

[“Be Careful What You Wish For” video] In life, it’s so easy to look at the circumstances around us and to wish for something without really having a full understanding of the entire situation. For the boy in the video, his wish certainly ended up putting him in a place he never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Restoration By Nehemiah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2020

1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE

THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH OUTLINE 1. DESOLATION 2. DEVELOPMENT 3. DISTRACTION 4. DEVOTION 5. DELIVERANCE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF RESTORATION BY NEHEMIAH 1. DESOLATION: Here Nehemiah is concerned about the desolation of Jerusalem and cries out to God confessing the sins of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

[NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s Labor For The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

Paul labored for the Church. Who, what, when, where, and why is our labor?

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: IV. Exposition a. Paul understood his identity as completely in Christ. b. Paul employed all of his labor and resource for the cause of Christ. V. Application Questions a. Who are you laboring for? Self or Christ? b. What are you laboring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Consistency Is Hard Work

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007

Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait, Watch And Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024

Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12, Matthew 24:36-44, Ezekiel 18:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereign Work Of God

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 2, 2021

Salvation is a multi-faceted provision, with past, present, and future implications. One is biblically correct in stating that we have been saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved.

The Sovereign work of God Ephesians 1: 3-6 As we continue to move through the first chapter of the Ephesian letter, we come to one of the greatest doctrinal passages in all of Scripture. It is interesting to note, in the original Greek, verses three through fourteen are one continual sentence. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Working At The Father's Business

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2004

The Father’s business was important to Jesus and should be important to the church also. We need to be faithful and diligent at this work.

TEXT: LUKE 2:41-49 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “WORKING AT THE FATHER’S BUSINESS” (This message is adapted from George Barna’s book, Marketing The Church, pp. 39-54) INTRODUCTION: A. The president of a business called one of his employees into the office. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ