Sermons on Working For God:

When Christmas Comes

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 18, 2012

A slightly shorter message -- ideal for Christmas Eve, Candlelight Services, Cantata devotional, or condensed preaching time. When Christmas comes, will God find you working (like the shepherds), watching (like the wise men), or expectantly waiting (like

WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES Text: Micah 5:2 Among the many Christmas cards which Tanna and I receive every year, we received one a few years ago that was more of a little booklet than it was a card. It contained a series of 4 short Christmas stories, all contributed by Christian writers. And one of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2020

The Holy Spirit is the neglected part of the Trinity today and we need to allow the Holy Spirit to arise within us, to empower us to be God’s dynamic witnesses to this dying world.

Series: Holy Spirit Rising Quote: Samuel Chadwick “Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit!” Jim Cymbala’s quote from Spirit Rising. Sermon: Who is the Holy Spirit? Thesis: The Holy Spirit is the neglected part of the Trinity today and we need to allow the Holy Spirit to arise within ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Acts 13:2, Revelation 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon to prepare for the 40 Days of Community campaign, introduces the purposes and encourages people to get involved to experience God at work.

Next Sunday we will begin day one of the 40 Days of Community, it’s our kickoff Sunday (six week series called "What on Earth Are We Here For?"). We aren’t doing this just for something to do this fall, giving us one more thing to keep ourselves busy with church. Our leadership has chosen to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

When God Moves, People Rejoice!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

: God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.

I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Couples Are Aligned By God For Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

While we have free will to make choices, God's sovereignty and guidance are at work in bringing couples together.

The Bible teaches that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." This verse highlights the importance of marriage and the role of God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 37:23

Those Who Believed Entered That Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2013

To show that we are at REST with JESUS, JESUS works in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe you have rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are at REST with JESUS, JESUS works in us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:3 (Amplified Bible) 4:3 For we who have believed (adhered to and trusted in and relied on God) do enter that rest, in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Of Above And Beyond

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005

When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Exalts

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 9, 2025

When we have hearts like Moses, humility like Joshua and diligence like Joseph we can be assured that the Lord will elevate us so we can become useful vessels whom He can use for His glory.

Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 3:7, “And the LORD said to Joshua, "Today, I will begin to magnify you in the sight of all Israel so that they may know that I will be with you, as I was with Moses.” (AFV) The Lord told Joshua that He would exalt him in the sight of all the Israelites. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7, Genesis 39:2-3, Proverbs 22:29, Genesis 39:21-22, Genesis 41:38, Numbers 14:12, Numbers 14:19, Numbers 12:10, Numbers 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Encountering The Holy God Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 6, 2022

When all hope is lost, when it looks like nothing is left—when the king is dead and the world is a mess—God is still working. For He is the great and holy king, and He sits on his throne, high and lifted up.

Being a prophet was one of the hardest jobs in the Old Testament. A prophet had to speak unsettling words, confronting sinners with sin and warning of judgment. They were usually unpopular, often persecuted. So a prophet needed a really clear sense that this is what he was called to do, the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Grace Is For Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God's grace is always working for our good, even in difficult circumstances. As recipients of God's grace, we are called to extend grace to others, forgive as we have been forgiven, and invite others into a grace-filled relationship with God.

Today, we're diving into the story of Joseph. You know, the guy with the colorful coat who got sold into slavery by his own brothers? Yeah, that guy. So, Joseph ends up in Egypt, and even though he's in a pretty rough spot, God's still with him. Fast forward a bit, and Joseph's brothers come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-20, Joshua 1:9

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Growth, Redemption, Faith

The Scattering Of Man And The Gathering Of God

Contributed by Michael Mccoy on Aug 10, 2003

The sermon proclaims the truth of Creation, Redemption and Sanctification by means of Law and Gospel whereby salvation is by the grace of God through the Person and Work of Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God.

"The Scattering of Man and the Gathering of God" Jeremiah 23:1-4 Sermon for 10 August Anno Domini 2003 Trinity 8 / Pentecost 9 Grace, mercy and peace to you in the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Dear Baptized, The Second Law of Thermodynamics is all about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Breaks Yokes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God’s desire is that no child of His remains in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, including every form of yoke (1 John 3:8).

THE GOD WHO BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Nahum 1:13, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 10:38, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Yokes are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical burdens that bind individuals, families, or communities in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By God's Grace

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our need, empowers us in our weakness, equips us for every good work, and carries us safely home.

True story: at home, the last piece of toast would sometimes spark all kinds of family drama. One morning, that lone slice sat between us on the table. My brother lunged for it, and my sister barked, “Pig!” He backed off; she took it. I watched how, in a second, possession became power. What if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hands On! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 22, 2009

When we do our best, we will enjoy God’s best.

Last week we studied Ecclesiastes 9:10. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”.[1] We saw what is required of us. We are to do our best with what we can while we can. Now, as we continue our “Hands On!” series, we will see what our reward is when we do with all our might ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Someone looking up at the stars said, "If the suburbs are so beautiful, how beautiful the city of heaven must be. All of our enjoyment of the beauty of this world is a mere faction of the creative work of God.

Among the world's famous short stories is the one called, The Lost Words Of Love, by the French writer, Mendes. It is the fascinating tale of how an evil spirit sought to ruin man by stealing three words out of his vocabulary. The three words were, I love you. The spirit succeeded in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21