Sermons on Work Of The Cross:

It's Not About The Title, But The Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

God calls and equips ordinary people to serve and minister, emphasizing surrendered hearts over methods, so that every believer actively participates in Christ’s mission.

Some of you walked in today with a song on your lips and a smile in your eyes. Others arrived with a sigh, carrying calendars that feel too full and hearts that feel a bit thin. God sees you. He knows the names on your to-do list and the needs you don’t know how to name. And into this ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11

Topics: Clergy Appreciation, Clergy, Appreciation

A Christians Checkbook- Work Right Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2024

This is the 185th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#185] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- WORK RIGHT Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: This is an interesting place for us to be in our Sermon Series in Ephesians. Today starts year 26 as Pastor at Bel Aire. For the last 13 years, I have worked as the Energy Manager with Hobbs Schools. It has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting The Work Of Your Pastor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2025

Ephesians 4

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUR PASTOR (EPHESIANS 4:11-16) The young preacher had just announced to his congregation that he was requesting the dissolution of the pastoral relationship in order to accept another call. He was standing at the door after the service and greeting people, as preachers are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman Full Of Good Works

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yes - God Is At Work In The World

Contributed by John Huyser on Jun 4, 2024

As people of God’s Word, we may approach the Bible with a bad assumption: We presume somehow God is less active now than he was in the narrative of the Bible.

I. Introduction – Slide 1 In Acts 16 and 17, Paul’s second missionary journey left little question. God was at work in the good and tough times: • In Derbe and Lystra, the churches there are growing. There God brings Timothy into Paul’s life. • In Phillipi, God brings Lydia and her entire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

A Christian’s Code Of Work

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 4, 2023

When you feel that your work matters to God you will have a sense of pride & purpose about your work, no matter what that work may be. You will have an inner motivation to do well.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURES: Philippians 1:27; Ephesians 6:5-7; Colossians 3:17; Daniel 4:34-37, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 6:5-7, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 104:24, Genesis 2:15, John 5:17, Daniel 4:34-37, Daniel 6:3-28, Mark 6:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do The Hard Work First.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2023

After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Do the Hard Work First. 1 Timothy 6:11-12TPT After living more than 60 years, I know that any claim that offers an effortless way to develop a lean, well conditioned body is a hoax. So is any sermon title that promises an easy way to become like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 1Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Working Of The Spirit In And Through Us

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 18, 2023

Illustration "The Meaning of Baptism" Evans, Tony. The Promise (Understanding God Series) . Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.

I. Baptism of the Spirit. (vs.2-6) A. Baptism of the Spirit is becoming saved 2 Corinthians 5:17 B. 1Co 12:13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. C. We are regenerated D. In contrast the indwelling of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2-6, Acts 19:11-12, Acts 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

When God Works In The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 25, 2023

We learn lessons when he had His Holy Moment with God at the burning bush.

Introduction A “Holy Moment” is when God meets with you or me, and that particular moment He has gotten my full attention, the whole world is tuned out and it is just God and me in a conversation. We first saw that with Jonah on a ship heading to Tarshish. Although there was a ship full of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith - Judged By Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2023

If we're justified by faith not works, why are we judged by works? Are good works evidence of a living faith?

If we are justified by faith not by works, why are we judged by our works? Are works proof of a living faith? … The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. The sea gave up the dead who were in it. Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith - James On Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 8, 2023

How does James present faith and works?

When reading James, we must understand that works of the law (Romans 9:32; Galatians 2:16; 3:2, 5, 10) are not the same thing as good works of obedience to Christ (Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7, 14; 3:8, 14). How does James present faith and good works? Is Christianity ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 11 - Relations That Work Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2025

As Colossians chapter 3 ends and chapter 4 begins, Paul addresses the relationships that disciples need to navigate. Paul teaches that when the Lordship of Jesus is lived out in our relationships, then they work best.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a Peanuts cartoon about relationships. 1. Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” 2. Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am…huggable and buggable.” B. And how ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 12 - Witnessing That Works Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2025

Paul shares with the Colossians some helpful principles for being effective as witnesses for Christ.

Introduction: A. Last week, we talked about relationships that work and today I want us to talk about witnessing that works. 1. In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul shares some instructions about how to be effective as witnesses for Christ. 2. I want to start by suggesting that being a witness for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Immeasurable Power Working For You

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 24, 2025

This sermon illuminates Paul's prayer for believers to grasp the immeasurable greatness of God's power that is personally directed toward them, a power measured by the same might that raised Jesus from the dead.

Many of us here in Caloocan have a Meralco outlet in our homes. We plug in a small appliance, like a phone charger, and we draw the little bit of electricity we need. We use that power every day, but it's easy to forget that our small outlet is connected to a massive, city-wide power grid—a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Committed Disciple Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Mar 7, 2020

To say you’re a “Christian” carries the idea that you’re a disciple but does it? Many in the Christian world today the understandings of what it means to be a Christian for many is to include a lot of don’t such as movies you can’t see, places you can’t go, things you can’t read.

For the last several weeks we have spent time considering that we as followers of Jesus we are to be His disciples. This term “disciple” carries the meaning of being a student or pupil of Jesus. Today we identify with Jesus using the term “Christian” which implies an association or follower of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist