Sermons on Work And Relaxation:

Building The City Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jan 30, 2026

In the city of God there is identity and there is purpose. Each one of God’s people matters, and each one of God’s people belongs. And the city of God is ours to build, if we commit ourselves to the task.

In preaching class they taught us to know our congregations, so speak to their concerns. So as I was preparing this sermon, I asked myself “What do I know about the inner city? Well, when I lived on Eliot just south of Lake St I was mugged walking from my car to my front door. When my brother lived ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023

When Jesus comes first, everything else falls into place.

Good morning. My name is Martha, and I don’t come out looking very good in the story I’m about to tell you. Mind you, I meant well, but meaning well doesn’t mean doing well. And of course, I was also doing what everybody expected me to do. I always have. It’s safe, I’m good at it, and besides, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship Is A Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2021

God providentially works through people in process to accomplish His purposes.

Caleb Greggsen pastors an English-speaking church in Central Asia. Recently, he wrote an intriguing article called Friendship: The Foundation of Paul’s Global Ministry in which he wrote: “One of Paul’s most consistent values may surprise us: friendship…consider how in nearly every letter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Faith Alone! Really??? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 27, 2021

Could it really be that works have nothing to do with gaining a right-standing with God? Don't good people who do good works get to Heaven. The Apostle Paul has an answer.

I’ve entitled my message this morning “Saved by Faith Alone! Really???” because shockingly that’s precisely the attitude of most self-described Christians in America today. An October 2020 survey of self-described Christians in America by Arizona Christian University revealed the 52% of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:4-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Romans 6:23: "a Badly Misunderstood Verse" Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 15, 2021

Romans 6:23 contrasts the ultimate fate of people who live as slaves to Sin, and those who live as slaves to God. The sermon reads 6:23 in the larger context of chapter 6.

When I was a teenager, my youth group taught me something called the Romans Road, which was designed as a tool to help me tell people the good news about Jesus. Romans 6:23 is part of the Romans Road. Let's start by just reading it, in the ESV: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

A Gracious Act And An Ungrateful Recipient

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 16, 2022

The miracle of the healing of the lame man in John 5:1-17 was a demonstration not only of the power of the Lord Jesus but was also an example of the grace of God that too many people take for granted.

The Scriptures contain numerous accounts of the healing power of God. He has the power, grace, and mercy that is HIs Holy character. He has the authority to grant the restoration of health to anyone He sovereignly chooses. Scripture tells of health being restored to people through intercession ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17, Matthew 4:24, Matthew 8:16, James 5:15, Genesis 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

3. Live By A New Standard Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 28, 2025

Ephesians is a manual for God's Renew Project for the world. God begins by making New People, whom he knits into a New Community. This week we see that family Lives by A New Standard - the example of Jesus.

SE011923 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 3. LIVE BY A NEW STANDARD (Title SLIDE) Remember, in week one we made the point that our culture is in decline. We’re feeling it: - Financially - Morally - Socially (SLIDE) In stark contrast, Ephesians is God’s renewal manual. - First renewal of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Reset

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 31, 2025

God is not just a God of the past; He is also alive and working in our present and future. Trust Him to guide you out of the wilderness and into His promises for your life.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Introduction • I’m sensing in my spirit that we are in a “Supernatural Reset ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lamentations 3:22-23, Joel 2:25-26, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025

The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 1 (Matthew 13:1-23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 13, 2025

Matthew, Chapter 13, presents a series of stories, or parables, Jesus used to illustrate the concepts of the kingdom of God, the approaching judgment, and the work of the devil. Listen, if you have ears to hear.

The thirteenth chapter of Matthew's gospel focuses upon the parables of Jesus. As the Master got into a boat while teaching the people on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, He told a story about a man whose job it was to sow seed into ground that had been tilled in order to grow crops. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-9, Mark 6:1-6, Luke 4:16-30, Luke 8:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Done Marvelous Things For Us

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 15, 2024

98:1 says, “Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.”

We are encouraged to sing a new song to the Lord. Why? God has done marvelous things, and He did them all by His right hand and holy arm, without human help. When we say something is marvelous, we mean it is remarkable, extraordinary, unforgettable, miraculous, etc. Marvelous things call for new ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-31, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 107:1-2, Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Double Portion

Contributed by Perry James on Nov 22, 2024

There is so much that we can draw from the lives of Elijah and Elisha. I think something that is echoed throughout is how we need to be ready to work for God as Christians. We reap what we sow, and I believe these 2 men lived that out.

*(I do want to add at the beginning here, I did not read all of the scriptures that are in this, I just like to list my references in my notes so that I can better go over the story with the congregation. I also shortened some of the stories as needed.)* Hello, how is everyone? I have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15, 2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 13:20-21, 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visible Faith Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025

This is part 2 of my series on Visible faith.

Visible Faith - Part 2 Scripture: James 2:14, 26; Mark 2:1-5; Genesis 6:12-14, 22 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is Part two of my sermon “Visible Faith.” Three weeks ago, I stood before you and read what James said about works and faith. James 2:14 & 26 says, “(14) What does it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 6:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elders (Titus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2024

Who should be leaders of local churches? Let's examine this in Titus 1.

Did Paul describe himself as a slave of God? Was the church’s faith based on the hope of eternal life? Are the qualifications for elders in Titus similar to those in 1 Timothy 3? Do our works speak well of us? What is sound doctrine? What kind of good works does salvation exhibit in us? Do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist