Sermons on Working For God:

Authority And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 24, 2010

Matthew 8 demonstrates Jesus’ authority in miracles and ministry. Jesus’ words and works show us the depth and extent of His authority. Our call is to walk under that suthority as we hear and heed his instruction.

Matthew 7 ends with the amazement of the crowds who heard Jesus teachings. They observed that Jesus spoke with authority and not as their teachers of the law or scribes. We noticed several passages last week about the fear of the Lord and its importance to our lives as Christians. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Resources Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 10, 2007

God created material things for us to use to glorify Him. The problem is, we have placed His stuff in the wrong account. We have taken God’s stuff out of His glory account and transferred it to our materialism account. And when it’s in our account, it’

1. The first account transfer is from one house to another. 2. The second account transfer is from one hand to another. 3. The third account transfer is from one land to another. EZRA 1:7-11 In 1985, the year that I graduated High School, do you know what the #2 song on the Billboard charts was? ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:7-11, Ezra 1:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Reaping (In The Field) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

God directs our paths and turns our trials into blessings; He works behind the scenes in Ruth chapter two. Ruth doesn't despair but gets to work.

The tragic atmosphere of Ruth chapter one changes dramatically in chapter two. In the opening verses we see Ruth undaunted by her plight. She could have chosen Naomi’s despair and bitterness, but instead she looks to God’s provision as she heads for the fields. Ruth wasn’t a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Word Of God, Politics, And Protection For Preborn Children Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2012

The Word of God teaches us the value of every human life, and our responsibility to pray and work politically to share the Gospel of Life.

Monday of 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Day of Prayer for Legal Protection for the Preborn Verbum Domini Today is the Church’s day of prayer for legal protection for those not yet born. As a human being conceived in what was certainly a great family scandal, whose mother was sent nearly two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025

Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Hebrews 12:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Opens Doors And The God Who Shuts Doors

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 19, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN SHUT IT AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS SO THAT NO MAN CAN OPEN IT AND HOW HE WORKS IN OUR LIVES.

THE GOD WHO OPENS DOORS AND THE GOD WHO SHUTS DOORS ********************************************************** "...He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens":"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Barrenness And Miscarriage, Seeking God’s Intervention Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon , we will explore the biblical teachings on seeking God’s intervention in the face of barrenness and miscarriage, and provide guidance on how to pray, seek God, and allow Him to work in your life.

Barrenness and miscarriage can be some of the most painful and challenging experiences that a woman can face. The emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of these experiences can be overwhelming, leaving many feeling hopeless and helpless. However, the Bible teaches us that God is a God of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:30

What Does God Require Of Me?

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2009

A review of God’s charge against Israel allows us to review why we live as we do. It’s not about "works" but instead a "matter of the heart".

INTRODUCTION 1. CHURCH PLAN For the last 4 weeks, we have been looking at many of the different parts of church ministry and relating it to the necessary ingredients of becoming not only successful in church but prepared and equipped to live a life outside the church that is available and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Those Christians whose works stand the test of fire will be rewarded

Today we are going to look at 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 And we are going to talk about building a church • When we think about building a building a physical church what components do we need • But the most important part of any building is it’s foundation Now sometimes when we build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Christian Church

One Mediator Between God And Man

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 31, 2003

Man needs a Mediator between himself and God. The exclusivity of that office work rests with our Lord Jesus Christ.

ONE MEDIATOR BETWEEN GOD AND MAN "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all." I Timothy 2:5-6 "For He is not a man, as I am, that I may answer Him, And that we should go to court together. Nor is there any mediator between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Job 9:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

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

God's Standard For Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021

Financial worries are the leading source of stress for Americans, ahead of health concerns, work concerns, or even family concerns.

Money excites us and it also worries us. We work for it, spend it, give it, and even save some of it for a rainy day. And like our physical fitness, we seldom are really comfortable with our finances. The goal of this series is to whip us into Financial Fitness. You received two items as a part of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Show Me!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

A different look at the balance of faith and works

Concordia Lutheran Church 14th Sunday of Pentecost, August 6, 2009 SHOW ME! James 2:1-10, 14-18 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † James encourages the church, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran