Sermons on Work As Divine Plan:

Work Out What God Works In Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

What does it mean to work out our salvation with "fear and trembling"? In Philippians 2:12-17 we find 3 ideas that help unravel this important command.

WE FIND 3 IDEAS IN PHILIPPIANS 2:12-17 THAT HELP US WORK OUT WHAT GOD HAS WORKED IN. 1. WE HAVE A PRINCIPLE TO PRACTICE - PHIL.2:12-13 2. WE HAVE A PURITY TO PROTECT - PHIL.2:14-16 3. WE HAVE A PROMISE TO REJOICE OVER - PHIL.2:17 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Not All Work Is Good Work (Pergamos) Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. When the church at Pergamos first was founded they acknowledged Christ; they proclaimed h

Scripture 12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008

The 10th in the message series on Romans. A call to come to and lean on Christ.

GOD’S PLAN FOR ME Romans 3:20-26 *Parents tend to have a plan, wishes, and hopes for their children. Teenagers may “roll their eyes” or “perish the thought” of fulfilling the dreams mom and dad has for them, but truthfully in most cases, the parents honestly desire the best for their offspring. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Blueprint For Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#4] THE DIVINE BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE Genesis 2:1-25 Introduction: In these early chapters of Genesis, we see how God creatively and purposefully shaped the World and all living beings. These verses remind us that our lives are not a coincidence; they are intentionally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

25 The Divine Relenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 6, 2021

This devotion is about God, who in response to the preaching by Jonah and the ensuing repentance by the King and the people of Nineveh, relents from bringing punishment on them.

The Divine Relenting Jonah 3:10 – “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented from the disaster that He had said He would bring upon them, and He did not do it.” “Then God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way…” In Jonah 1:2, God had told ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:17, Proverbs 11:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father's Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2017

The analysis of the Father's plan of salvation in Ephesians 1:4-6 shows us seven elements in that plan.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working Together Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2004

We are ALL called to work in God’s kingdom by using the gifts He has blessed ALL Christians with. ( I got the mainpoint titles from John MacAuthur’s NT Commentary)

INTRODUCTION • In Romans 12:1-2 Paul tells us: READ ROMANS 12:1-2 • How does our faith affect our lives? • After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way That Works Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 17, 2006

4 of 5 messages on Colossians. This message speaks of religion, spirituality, secularism, and Godliness.

Life 101: The Way That Works Four Ways to Live Three ways crash and one way works Is there anything as irritating as when something that is supposed to work – doesn’t? Sit in your car and turn the key but all you hear is the starter growling incessantly. There is no comforting roar of spark plugs ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God At Work Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007

God at work in our lives.

God at Work September 17, 2006 John 5:17-20 This weekend I have had the privilege of being the sole/only caregiver/Parent to Deb and my children, Luke, Ben and Emma. Deb left on Friday with 15 other women from our church to attend the Women’s Retreat held at our Camp in Yelm. Before she left, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work And Wages Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Jesus not only dignified labor by His life but by His choice of disciples, for He picked them, not from idleness, but from the labor force. He called them from their jobs. He wanted men who were prepared to work.

It is probably a fictitious story, but a wife who had her husband cremated was asked if she wanted his ashes in an urn. She said, “No. I want them put in an hour glass to set on the mantel. That lazy rascal never did a day’s work in his life, but I’m going to keep him busy from now on.” George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

How To .... Work ....

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2023

God created us to work - He gave us talents, skills and gifts - He uses work for us to learn how to live together and for each other.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:15; Colossians 3:23-24 Theme: How to – Work … Celebrating Work – and How God created us to work… INTRO Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! How many of you remember an old Tennessee Ernie Ford song that went like this: [Verse 1] Some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:15, Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 2, 2025

The work of Christ is demonstrated through genuine care and concern for fellow believers.

The Work of Christ (Philippians 2:25–30, ESV) "I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, 2 Corinthians 8:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Side Orders Series

Contributed by Fredrick Harris on Jan 29, 2005

A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts your day 2 hours behind. *The child is sick at school and needs to be picked up *The car got a flat overnight and yo

NEW CORINTHIAN B.C. of PASADENA An Inspiring Sermon Series “More Than Conquerors” By: Pastor F. Demond Harris Divine Side Orders Mark 5: 25-34 *INTRODUCTION A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Get On The Right Plan Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

3rd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Your will be done..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 3 “GET ON THE RIGHT PLAN” MATTHEW 6:10, ROMANS 12:1-2, PROVERBS 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION: There are all kinds of cell phone plans that you can buy. When we signed up for Verizon a couple years ago their representative explained a myriad of options. There were so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God