Sermons on Work With My Hands:

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Reasons Not To Worry

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 31, 2007

It does no good to worry about tomorrow. We may not have a tomorrow. If you are worrying about the problems of tomorrow, you will miss out on the blessings of today.

7 Reasons Not To Worry Most of us worry unnecessarily about too many things. It’s almost as though we search for problems to give ourselves stress. The amazing news is that much of what we worry about doesn’t matter at all! Take a look at these statistics about worry: 40% of all things that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 17, 2011

Paul writes to reveal to the believers in Rome the wrath of God, and to show us that all around we have evidence of God’s authority, if only we would look at creation and behold the Creator.

Romans, Part 3 Romans 1:18-25 Introduction - Continuing on our study of Romans, we see Paul’s writings to the church - This letter is to the church in Rome, consisting of Jews and Gentiles - It is an encouragement, a constitution of HOW to live for Christ - Today, in 2011, we would be wise to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impact Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 24, 2011

Unbelief in God will impact even those who believe, but the good news is belief will also have an impact on unbelievers!

This afternoon, the Green Bay Packers will be going against the Chicago Bears for the National Football Conference Title. Here’s a question: What do you think will happen if 50% of the Green Bay Packers do not believe they can win?? You know, even if just 1 major player like Aaron Rodgers, Clay ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 13:31-32 - Small Seed, Incredible Potential - Part 13 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 12, 2011

It was no ordinary seed. It was a seed of destiny, a seed of promise, a seed of kingdom significance, the seed of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

Matthew 13:31-32 - SMALL SEED, INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL - Part 13. When I read the Parable of the Mustard seed I am left with some serious questions. Jesus just tells the story in two sentences and leaves it at that. No explanation. He just says "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Under Attack!"

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

How’s your family this morning? Strong, vibrant, standing in good relationships with love? Or is it filled with anger, yelling, crying and desperation? Our families today are under attack like never before, it’s time to reclaim our homes for Christ.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Like never before in the history, our families are under attack. The word attack means to affect in a harmful way, using vigorous or violent force. The primary role of the family is parenting, that of raising children. This great institution of marriage ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What A Servant Looks Like

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

Walking with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, we have the opportunity to see what the servants heart looks like, especially under pressure

Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Intro: Last week sermon might have been a little overwhelming. 1. whenever we hold up Jesus as the model, we can get a little anxious 2. seems to be an example that we cannot achieve. 3. but this very next little passage gives us some very practical counsel as to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do You Think And Speak As A Slave Of Sin, Or As A Son Made Free?

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

Christians still living as slaves of sin and not living as freed sons of God

Christians still living as slaves of sin and not living as freed sons of God: John 8:34-35 Jesus…whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house (in Christ) forever, but a son abides forever. Sons of God who have been made free from slavery to sin: Gal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty Is A Consequence Of Injustice And Sin Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 4 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Life And Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 31, 2020

The sermon wonderfully explains the beauty of our discipleship and our eternal life in the time of COVID-19.

The Eternal Life and COVID-19 Matthew 25:1-13 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:1-13): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: ““The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Other

20/20 Vision

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision.

20/20 Vision Matthew 26:17-29 They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision. Then we often learn new information and had we known it at the time we might have made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Cleans House Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#5] WHEN JESUS CLEANS HOUSE John 2:12-25 Introduction: After Jesus had performed His 1st miracle, I want you to see what He did. John 2:12 (NIV) 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Need Of The Church Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2020

If you sat down and asked what does the church need today, what would be your answer? A lot of times we think of the material things, but God is more interested in the people that make up the church. What are the needs of the people? I hope to answer that question for us all.

The 2nd and 3rd chapters of Revelation, tell us of real churches in real places. These churches also are representative of different ages of church history. The Laodicean church is a description of this church age. The church that is neither cold nor hot. A church that was rich and said it had need ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Trapped Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 21, 2020

There's something out there trying to trap you into making it/them the Lord of your life. Anything or anyone who is not Christ is trying to trap you.

(To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2066766) Don't Get Trapped Intro: • Better mousetrap. Little bit of peanut butter, irresistible. o An easy meal, easy fulfillment. • What kind of traps do we fall into? o Mystical tools, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Abomination Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#4] THE GREAT ABOMINATION Matthew 24:15-22 Introduction: "Then the end will come." This was what Jesus said in verse 14. At this point, Jesus began to focus on the End. Matthew 24:15-22 (NIV) 15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist