Sermons on Work And Relaxation:

How Can All Things Work Together For Good?

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011

This message from the second half of Romans 8 uses Romans 8:28 as an anchor text to speak about all the things we inherit because we are in Christ.

How can all things work together for good? TEXT: Romans 8:14-39 INTRODUCTION: Romans 8 is a chapter of victory for Christians. After hearing about the “Wretched Man” in chapter 7, who tries to overcome sin by his own fleshy power, Paul shifts gears and talks about our victory as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fhcr, Part 3 - Working To Make The Family Larger Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010

Last in this series - this message about reaching out to the community with the gospel.

Foundations for Healthy Church Relationships Part 3 – Working to Make the Family Larger Colossians 4:2-6 September 5, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taking Your Faith To Work (Life Is Not Always Fair) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2010

We need to let our faith shine at work in the way we work. Jesus gave us the example of how to face unjust adversity!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who should be the most respected and hardest workers in a company? Who should be the ones willing to do whatever job they are asked to do from their employer? • What kind of people should employers be searching to hire in their businesses? • The answer to the above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Mighty Works - Job Chapter Thirty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 12, 2008

A study into Job chapter thirty eight.

Job 38 could be outlined – Job is Confronted by God (Job 38:1-3) God Questions Job (Job 38:4-11) Light and Darkness (Job 38:12-24) God’s Mighty Works (Job 38:25-41) God finally speaks. 1 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: 2 "Who is this who darkens counsel By words ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-41, Job 40:1, Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deeper Work In Us Through Faith In A Mighty God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2007

Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is a large measure of faith required to gain inward growth.

As we press further into walking in the Spirit, it becomes obvious that faith holds a major key to our seeing & hearing in the Spirit. Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Obey God with Action-Faith

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 4: Wrapping Up God’s Miraculous Work August 5, 2012 “Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Get Over Yourself - Get On With The Work Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 18, 2010

One of the greatest blessings is when God works through you. One of the greatest dangers is when God works through you. Learn how to avoid the penetrating gaze of the Lord and simply rejoice in His work through you.

What’s the hottest thing you’ve ever been close to? I remember once being near a log deck fire that was so hot that it was melting the asphalt under my feet. I’ve seen the effects of intense heat and fire reduce a full house to a pile of ashes and a chimney, with things melted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spirit-Filled Evangelizers Are Evangelizers Who Pray And Work. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 27, 2017

All that we do must culminate in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

Thursday of 7th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The Gospel passage we just proclaimed is one of those moments we are tempted to take comfort in and not think about. It seems all warm and fuzzy and a little like a group hug: “You in me and I in you and everybody else in us all sweet and ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 30, 2017

Don't run ahead of God's leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant . . . go quickly over the Jordan . . . stay about 3,000 feet away . . . you have not come this way before’ . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Do God's Will And Finish God's Work In Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gave us spiritual food at the same time to enjoy while here on earth, and this food is to accomplish and completely finish His work on earth, the work of winning souls to His vineyard.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you immortal? Not yet, but time will come I will have access on the tree of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us spiritual food at the same time to enjoy while here on earth, and this food is to accomplish and completely ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan Used Judas To Try And Hurt The Work Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and f ..

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and fasting all night. It was a serious decision ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Don’t Work Out Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

what does Jesus have to say about divorce? In our Scripture today, the Pharisees asked Jesus, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?"

When Things Don’t Work Out Matthew 19: 1-12 Scott Grant writes about a Time Magazine article where Caitlin Flanagan observes that, while the divorce culture has become a fact of life over the past twenty-five years, the middle class has turned weddings into “overwrought exercises in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

The Wonderful Work Of God's Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2020

Some of the most important things God's Holy Spirit wants to do in our lives: 1. He gives conviction (John 16:6-15). 2. He gives us a relationship with God. 3. He is our ever-present resource for Christian living.

The Wonderful Work of God's Holy Spirit The Gospel of John John 16:6-15 (plus multiple other Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 27, 2017 (Revised March 27, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16. For many weeks now, we have been studying the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist