Sermons on Work Of God In The Church:

Bells And Mirrors Are Not Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2005

Being busy in the church is not doing the works of the Lord.

Bells and Mirrors are not Works Ephesians 2:4-10 Monte T. Brown 9/26/2004 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction If you were to spend the mornings with me as I go through the mail and read from Christian papers, you would notice that there are a number of programs that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The work of the HS is to be relied on for a Spiritually healthy church

The work of the Holy Spirit. A. The setting apart. (V.2, 4) 1. Illustration of special forces being set apart B. The enabling. (v.9-12) 1. God doesn’t so much give us the ability as He does works through us. 2. When do what we are called to do, He works through that to accomplish His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Laodicea

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2017

With the other churches, when the Lord Jesus said, “I KNOW THY WORKS,” He meant good works; He was commending them for good works. But the Lord Jesus has no word of commendation for this church.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-29-15 Lesson: The church at Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) Revelation 3:14-22 (KJV) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finish His Work: In His Service

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Finish the work that we have started in the Lord Jesus

FINISH HIS WORK: IN HIS SERVICE John 4:34 INTRO: I. IT IS A HIGH CALLING A. It is a privilege 1. Mat 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” B. It is an honor 1. 1 Tim 5:17 “ The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blood, Sweat, And Tears In The Church Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Blood, swat and tears is hard work and effort in the church to be and accomplish all that God wants from your church.

Prayer- Introduction- This morning I want to talk a moment about the church. I say by sermon title the church of God because there are churches out there that I believe never ask God what He thinks about decisions that are made in His church. I believe there are churches that are nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Church Laziness While Waiting For God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Working The Prayer Master Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

a six part series on building a better church body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 4 All my illustrations come from Sermon Central unless otherwise noted and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. WORKING THE PRAYER-MASTER The Body of Christ is compared at times by the Apostle Paul to physical body we have here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Establish Our Work

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 16, 2014

When we look at our lives some of us may feel like we are spinning our wheels without making any permanent contribution to the kingdom of God. We need God to manifest Himself and to establish our work.

Establish Our Work Psalm 90:16-17 Jesus Christ said in John 15:16, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you." God calls all of us to invest our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017

Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the products of God's grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Viewing God’s Sovereign Work

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 27, 2024

How should we view when God exercises His Sovereign Power? Or, when we consider His Sovereign Work, what should enter our mind?

“Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him, but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the Council and said, ’What are we to do? For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Faith With Works

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 27, 2015

A comparative of the life works of King Saul and the life works of King David, in the faith of Christ Jesus, in the will of God.

FAITH WITH WORKS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 27, 2015) “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of so little faith? (St. Matthew 6:30; St. Luke 12:28, King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28

Denomination: Friends

God’s Finished Work Of Creation Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 6, 2023

35 verses give us a complete insight into the mind of God as author, creator, sovereign, all-powerful, and later even as redeemer. In these verses we can see Him and all that He is, and choose to worship Him in His glory!

Alpha and Omega, Part 6 God’s finished work of Creation Genesis 1:26 – 2:4 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 121:4, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Directions For The Church’s Ministries Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2024

Today, we should be devoted to making disciples, to gathering together for strength, and this is what we see as the continuing mission of the church! Will we obey and continue to share the only message that matters to a world in desperate need?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 21 God’s Directions for the Church’s Ministries Acts 14:8-28 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Camper – appreciate your understanding for a time Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-28, Luke 9:23, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 116:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Good Works Glorify Your Father

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002

A sermon of encouragement for Christian workers who are feeling as if they are not and have not done enough to serve God!

(Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks of Lyons, Georgia delivered to the St. Luke AME Church.) SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16....Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorif ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist