Sermons on Working For God:

Money Talks - Earn Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of earning money through purposeful work and service to God, rather than relentlessly chasing after it, emphasizing a different pace, pursuit, and heart posture.

The world’s money says, “Chase Me.” God’s money says, “Earn Me.” Big Idea - God invites you to a better way of working. A way where you earn money through purposeful work, through serving God, rather than chasing money. Both ways—the relentless chase and the purposeful service—involve work, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Topics: Purposeful Work, Chasing Money, Heart Posture

Sermon Series: Money Talks

Expanding The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2015

"Paul begins is ministry and those who have walked in darkness begin to see a great light. God's Kingdom is expanding.

Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18 “Expanding the Boundaries” INTRODUCTION May is soon upon us, the month of graduations and new chapters in the lives of people. Walking across the stage and receiving a diploma or degree is the end of years of effort. It is also the beginning as the graduates ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 11, 2007

God’s grace works to place us in a right relationship with God and with others.

Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Romans 3:21-26 John Newton’s classic hymn Amazing Grace speaks of the power of God’s grace working in our lives to bring us to the moment we believe in God. Listen to verse two: ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Being Restored By God As We Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008

God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Keys To The Kingdom Of God System Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Examining the parables of Jesus to fit the puzzle pieces together of how the Kingdom of God system practically works.

How does the Kingdom of God system work? The Lord Jesus taught one main message while he walked the Earth: The Kingdom of God. He taught it through parables. So if we look at the parables, and try to fit them together, we can find the basic instructions for how to live in God's world system. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:21-25, Luke 11:5-13, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 20:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Lavish Mercy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 21, 2023

Salvation through Jesus is for all people. God is fair and just in how He works to reach the lost.

GOD IS FAIR AND JUST! THAT IS HARD FOR MANY TO GRASP. WE LIVE WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF PUNATIVE LAW: YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE. YET, THE SYSTEM OF GRACE IS FOREIGN TO US: GOD DEALS WITH US ACCORDING TO WHO HE IS, NOT ACCORDING TO WHO WE ARE. GOD EXPLAINED HIS GRACE AND COMPASSION TO MOSES IN EXODUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 145:8, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 15:28-29, Luke 23:42-43, Matthew 9:13, 1 Timothy 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Grace Of Jesus Is Amazing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 8, 2009

Taking a look at God’s grace for us will reveal 3 aspects of His working grace in our lives.

9/6/2009 The grace of Jesus is amazing 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Introduction God’s grace is amazing ! It is G.R.A.C.E. (God’s riches at Christ’s expense) 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Today we are looking at the heart of the Apostle Paul concerning the grace of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival: A Surprising Move Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

Revival is when God does a fresh work in those who are already saved, in His family, flock, Kingdom. . . who have grown weak through sin, got religious, lost their fire.

Revival: A Surprising Move of God (Revival Primer & Preparation Series) 1 of 4 September 2, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A On September 26, Dr. Len Turner will be leading our annual revival services. 1 We’ve had revival services at CFBC on an annual basis for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 28, 2012

Galatians has a word or two on good deeds that sound a lot like the message of James. While James doesn't focus on the Spirit, and Paul centers there, the echoes of the faith are heard in both. It is impressive to note the parallels.

Last week we finished our study in the book of James. James was all about words and works of the faithful Christian. Our walk and our talk express our faith and our relationship with God. Just as faith without works is dead, James 2:26, James makes it clear that claiming to be religious without ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Role Of Repentance In Revelation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 28, 2010

Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works.

THE ROLE OF REPENTANCE IN THE REVELATION REV. 2:1 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Understanding the role repentance plays in The Revelation helps frame the book and stir us to good works. INTRO: How do you like my fancy yellow-lensed hippie glasses? Nifty huh? Or maybe I should say “groovy.” You ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Philippians Part 11 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 11, Chapter 2:12-2:15 I. Introduction (v. 2:12) A. Wherefore –resumes the appeals of unity and following the example of Christ. B. Beloved –maintaining connection of deep feelings. C. Obey—present or absent 1. Rely on God’s Spirit not Paul’s leadership. 2. Pressure on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What’s in YOUR wallet; or what’s in your heart? Money reveals our priorities

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Feb 18, 2007 Intro: “The offering” video, from Good $ense. Why Do You Give? That humorous clip shows several different motivations for giving: glory, guilt, gratitude – what is yours? Why do you give? Ministry Takes Money Over the past two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise - Fathers - Stewardship

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 20, 2011

Paradise is not without work. God does not ask us to do anything that He is not willing to do Himself, rest, be a father and to serve.

What does Paradise – Fathers – Stewardship make? The Hawaiian Islands could be called paradise and that is why it is Hawaiian Sunday today. I want to share with you about paradise and what it means. Beautiful beaches, warm blue water washing up the shore. Maybe there is a soft breeze ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Just Another Brick In The Wall

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2011

1) Christ is the cornerstone of God’s temple 2) Christians are living stones in God’s temple

In the late ‘70’s, the rock band, Pink Floyd came out with a hit song that school kids loved. The chorus, which was sung by a school choir, went like this: “We don’t need no education. We don’t need no thought control…Hey teacher! Leave those kids alone...All and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran