Sermons on Working For God:

God, The God Of Generations

Contributed by André Strydom on Dec 4, 2000

God introduces Himself to Moses as the God of Grandpas and Grandmas, moms and dads and children.

Baptism Sermon Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-10 I wonder if the children noticed who was present in front of the pulpit today? For if we look carefully we would have noticed that in each case we saw three generations. Ws saw a Grandmother, a daughter and a grandchild. This is quite significant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Steward

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to invest into God’s work God’s way

This morning, we will continue to study Paul’s letter to the Philippians, but rather than studying about Paul and his situation, we will study what the Christians at the Philippi Community Christian Church were like, based on Paul’s writing. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: *other

How Great Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2020

The praise song "How Great is our God" is a statement of faith - Our God Is Great! But the question today is "How Great Is YOUR God?" Do you know the answer to that question?

Back in the 1800s, there was a famous intellectual and agnostic named T.H. Huxley. One weekend when Huxley was with a group of men at a weekend house party, on that Sunday morning, most of theEm were preparing to go to church - Huxley approached a man he knew was a sincere Christian and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of The Spirit, And You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2016

If the 120 believer's in the upperroom in Jersalem spoke the same languge would God had given tonugues as evidence?

The Gifts Of the Spirit, and You I Corinthians 12:1-11NKJB A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, the dairy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory In Defeat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2019

If you want to experience victory in the place of defeat, trust in the Lord; obey the Lord; and give yourself to Him again.

Bryan Link, from Toronto, Canada, did a double-take recently when he looked at an old pothole in his neighborhood and thought he saw weeds. Upon closer examination, they turned out to be tomatoes. Someone with a good sense of humor had planted the tomatoes in the big, ugly sinkhole that had been a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is A God Of Goodness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Any time people are special in our lives, we want to tell others about them.

This is why we Christians tell others about the GOD OF THE BIBLE AND HIS LOVE AND GOODNESS. The reason some do not talk more about the God of the Bible than they do is because they really do not know Him well enough to talk about Him! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger said that he arrived his first year in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peter, Cornelius, And Us Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2002

This sermon examines how the Spirit of God worked in Peter and Cornelius, and how He works in us.

Peter, Cornelius, and Us Acts 10:1 - 11:18 June 23, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] One New Year’s day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2014

God has done a great work in us and he will continue that work until Jesus returns.

A Thankful Pastor: Part 1 Text: Phil. 1:3-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dear God, So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, I haven't lost my temper; I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I'm going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

Built In Jesus For Employment Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Built to work for Jesus.

Everyday all across the world people are working. In many ways work can be a fascinating responsibility. Now each of you here either has a job or is looking for a job. Even my son Kamden has a job. He has to clean his room and do all of his homework. And everyone would agree that work is essential ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

God’s Revelation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2023

In this Psalm David speaks of God’s revelation in creation. God reveals himself through the splendor of the universe.

God’s Revelation Psalm 19 I attended an event called Symphony on the Prairie. It was held at historic Conner Prairie farms in Indiana. There are hundreds of acres with log cabins that are preserved as a museum of what the pioneer days were like in Indiana. In this setting the Indianapolis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God’s Will

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005

SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009

Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-11, Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Pogs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2025

God will not look you over for medals degrees or diplomas, but for scars. - Elbert Hubbard

If you have ever served in the military, you have heard the term POG (pronounced pogue). It means Persons Other than Grunt or noncombatants. Grunts being the ones in the firefight. POGs are often behind the lines a good ways such as medical, financial, personnel, logistics and such personnel. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist