Sermons on Work Place:

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belonging In A Better Place Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

King Saul had just died. David had been anointed king for the second time. Now he looked at the city of Jerusalem (a Jebusite stronghold) and said to himself, "I"m going to take that city. That is where I belong as the King of Israel."

This story unfolds in four main points: 1. David’s Desire for Jerusalem (v. 6a) It’s interesting that the Bible does not say anything about David’s desire to take Jerusalem. Verse 6 simply says, “And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites.” However, David was a conqueror, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Windy Place

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 9, 2008

If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you a hve to be where the wind blows.

Title: Living In a Windy Place Text: Acts 2:1-21 Thesis: If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you have to be where the wind blows. Background for the Message: We have just concluded the Season of Easter and now we begin the Season of Pentecost. On the Church Calendar, Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007

Part of a series in Phil., we’re exhorted to work out our salvation.

(Guy Glass, SC.com) One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

God @ Work Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2008

This sermon opens up God @ work in our lives and unpacking His Fore knowledge, his call, his pedestinating, justification and glorification and finds room for sanctification in all things that work together for the good of those who love Him and are call

GOD IS AT WORK V28 – 39. MORE THAN CONQUERORS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE LAKES – THE PEAK DISTRICT - SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK YOU BEGIN YOUR WALK IN THE VALLEYS THE SCENERY IS GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL BUT YOU CAN ONLY SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU AS SURROUNDING TRESS OR THE VALLEY ITSELF HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

#8 -- Work Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Work It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

What can the remnant teach us about how to be a working church? They can teach us three traits of a working church.

1. A working church is mobilized (3:8a—emphasis on “ALL they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem”) 2. A working church is organized (3:8b—emphasis on “APPOINTED” and “SET FORWARD THE WORK) 3. A working church is unified (3:9—emphasis on “TOGETHER”) Well, the delay is over. Last ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-9, Ezra 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Stuck Places Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

How the occurance of stopped or stuck places can shape your life.

Overcoming the Stuck Places Acts 20:22-27, 21:27-33 We all encounter “stopping places”, places where the obstacles are so huge that they stop our forward progress in life. Often these become “stuck places”, places where we never get moving again. In today’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Place People Yearn To Be

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Making a church a place people yearn to be

Last week I asked you to consider how you might finish the statement, I Like Church But,….. The question was intended make you look at the simple problems in the church, the things that tend to irritate us. The kind of things that an outsider might find a roadblock to Jesus Christ. I hope that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Congregational

A Place To Call Home Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

2 of 3 dealing with the importance of friendship

A Place to Belong A Place to Call Home Sunday Sermon / May 15th 2005 Intro: Ways to know your church is unfriendly. 1) The sign out front says – For members only 2) The parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. 3) The church lobby has a sign that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working On Sunday? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Our legalism vs. God’s graciousness

Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: legalism vs. God’s graciousness Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Placing Jesus In The Center

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

Jesus was placed in the center of the crowd and lauded as a King. What can we learn from this so that He can be in the center of our lives?

Placing Jesus in the CENTER of our Lives Mark 11.1-11 BACKGROUND: Jesus was making his way to Jerusalem for the Passover as a wanted man. In fact, this will be his last trip to the Holy City. On the very day that the Jews were to choose the lamb for the Passover meal, Jesus presented Himself as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing A Place For The Preacher

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

A Sermon about Allowing the Man of God a place in your life! After our World Missions Conference!

PREPARING A PLACE FOR THE PREACHER II Kings 4:8-37 Introduction: I want to say first of all – I’m so proud of my Church The People of this Church Showed off this week An Unbelievable Job that you all did I love Preachers I love Missionaries AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU DO TO I was thinking Friday – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

No Place, No Space = No Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Living life, parenting, retirement and ministry can all become burdensome. These burdens can often be almost more than we can bear. We have grown to accept this as a part of living life in the twenty-first century. Imagine if you will if Jesus would have chosen to live in modern America rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ