Sermons on Willing Workers:

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Flesh Is Willing

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 21, 2019

Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! See… the flesh is very willing to do things, to get involved, to perform or get into action… to a fault.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Wait… the title of this story is “The Flesh is Willing”, yet this scripture claims it is weak… and it was Jesus who actually said it… so, that must be right! No, I am not trying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 19:13-16, Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Willing To Be Available Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

He Will!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter message based on the apostle Thomas and his initial doubting of the resurrection of Jesus. When we say, "I will not," Jesus says, "I will."

EASTER April 1, 2018 David Simpson, Lanier Christian Church HE WILL John 20:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14 It’s ironic that this year Easter falls on April Fools day. Have you ever fallen for an April Fools joke or prank? I know as a kid there was always some classmate pulling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

If You Are Willing Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

Can you imagine what the scene was like? Every one was following Jesus when suddenly a leper had the audacity to approach Jesus

Introduction A. Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Willing To Love

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016

One of the greatest love stories of all time.

*Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in one of our major cities*, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene

If We Are But Willing

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2019

Jesus wants to gather us like a mother hen does her chicks

IF WE ARE BUT WILLING Luke 13:31-35 We have heard readings the last few weeks known at the ‘Travel or Journey Narratives’; chronicling Jesus’ movement throughout the country, headed to Jerusalem for his crucifixion. He is still in Galilee, and appears to have increasingly caught the attention of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35, Luke 9:22, Luke 9:51

Denomination: Episcopal

If God Wills

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 1, 2022

Many live under the illusion that we'll be able to live the good life with the right strategy, the proper techniques, and enough discipline. The reality? James says we are not in control of our lives.

Opening: One day, a young man saw a sign at a restaurant that said, "Free Lunch Tomorrow." The next day he brought his friends to have lunch at the restaurant. When they finished eating, a waiter came to him with the bill of $100 to pay. He was surprised and didn't want to pay. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-16, Proverbs 21:5, Luke 14:28, Proverbs 27:1, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If The Lord Wills Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 9 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Listen to this quote from P. J. Conlon in the Monthly Journal of International Association of Machinists, dated January 1899: “…I say if [the public] would only stop to consider this before forming an opinion perhaps the wage-earners might win; but no, they believe everything they see in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Are Willing Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

The powerful encounter Jesus has with a man who has leprosy

If You Are Willing Matthew 8:1-4 NOW THIS MORNING – after our break for the Easter Season, where we are jumping back into our verse by verse study of The Gospel of Matthew... UNDERSTAND – in His Gospel Matthew wants to us to know that Jesus is the promised King... IN FACT – He makes this clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Effective Worker For The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

We all know that some folks do some things better than others.

This is true in so many ways, for example: • Some handle their money better than others • Some are better at sports than others • Some do a better job in scholastics than others • Some are more skillful in music than others. (1 Samuel 16:16 tells us that David was skillful at playing the harp, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rescue Worker

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

During times of great tragedy the Red Cross rescue worker is there rebuilding lives, restoring hope. In many ways that Jesus is like the rescue worker for the Red Cross. Let us consider . . .

Scripture Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4who gave Himself ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Threat Of A Miracle Worker Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025

If Lazarus were roaming the streets of North Dallas, some business-minded person would say, “We need to get this guy on Joe Rogan. And, let’s trademark ‘Texas Lazarus BBQ’ before someone else does.”

Murder in America is not new for our times. Because of the proliferation of so much crime, we are oftentimes given a behind-the-scenes view of those who committed murder. We see the crime from the point of view of the one who committed the crime in documentaries. Most of you do not know the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53

Denomination: Baptist

Workers Together With Him PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, the importance of unity in Christ, and the call to serve others with love and endurance.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God. We are about to open the pages of the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians, specifically chapter 6. We stand on the precipice of a grand adventure, not of our own design, ...read more

Topics: Laborers, Together, Him

Faithful Fellow Workers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 22, 2015

No one is an island in God's kingdom, we all need other people to work together in love, unity and with sincerity before successes can be achieved in the services of God. Paul enjoyed the fellowship of several men and women that worked with him faithfuly

FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS Study Texts: Titus 1:1, 3 John 1 – 14 Intoduction: - The Bible is full of a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The most prominent person in this great commission was the apostle Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal