Sermons on Working For God:

God's Masterpieces

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What has created us in Christ Jesus to do good works.

What would you say is the greatest of God’s masterpieces? I suppose people would give many different answers to that question. Many would say that God’s greatest masterpiece is the sunset that paints the evening sky or the millions of stars that twinkle so beautifully each night. Others might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Work Is A Four Letter Word!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 5, 2009

work is a four letter word but is it a vertue?

Work is a four letter word! Introduction In the Caribbean islands, as in most tropical lands, people move more slowly. They don’t get in a hurry as we who live in the temperate climate sometimes do. A missionary in Jamaica was noted for her high level of energy. A man in the church spoke of it to a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whistle While You Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 12, 2006

Second in a series on the life of David. This message focuses on our work.

Last week, we began a journey through the life of David and as we took a look at the process of Samuel anointing David to be the king of Israel we found that: God chooses to give extraordinary power to ordinary people in ordinary positions in order to serve His purposes. This week, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Am I A Jerk At Work? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2007

The attitudes I must have in order for others to enjoy working with me.

AM I A JERK AT WORK? Part 2 of 6 of the series "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" I originally titled this week’s message "When You Work With a Jerk," but as I continued studying the Scriptures a different perspective presented itself. The Bible talks a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works Or Good Grief

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

What part do good works play in the Christian life? We're not saved by them (thank the Lord), but is it important to do them? And what qualifies as good works anyway?

Opening Illustration: giving to charities (Salvation Army) during Christmas season Notice in this passage that everything mentioned is God’s doing, except the very last phrase. We are to be zealous of good works. Zealous (Gr. zelotes)—most eagerly desirous of a thing As we look at this survey ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good Works This Holiday Season

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 10, 2021

Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.

Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 11- "Stuff That Works" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 20, 2017

Part 11 of our Bona Fide series

Bona Fide A study of James Part 11 “Stuff that works” I am often told by people who don’t know me or how I work very well “ You need a new truck, when they see my old Ford” Or you need a new trailer when they see me rocking it back and forth in order to secure the cross latch Sometimes well ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Partners With God

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Feb 3, 2005

God involves us in the work of evangelism.

1. TRUTH EXISTS. (verses 18, 25) a. There is truth about sin. Sin means to miss the mark, the standard of holiness. There is such a thing as right and wrong. b. There is truth about judgment. (v. 32; 2:2) One day, we will give account of our sin before God. Even here on earth, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2011

Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK!

Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some people work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 50,60, hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Spirit, Part B Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Begin in the Spirit and end in the Spirit…

Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part B. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Creation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 22, 2011

This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 2 examines the creation of the Earth's atmosphere, and the awesome work of God to create a protection from t

Creation Series, Part 2 Genesis 1:6-8 Introduction - Picking up from last week … - As a building requires a builder, creation must have a creator - Even the energy in the universe requires a source, it requires a creator - There is an irrational logic proving that something popped up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; This is the key to all work in God! If the Lord is not there, then we labour in vain.

61:1 The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does The Church Suffer Because Of The Lack Of Bible Study?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2005

We look at the importance of Bible reading and Bible study in the family and church. The word of God does the work of God!

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF MY BIBLE READING AND STUDY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Matthew 22:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Think The Truth

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 3, 2014

Life change is a work of God. Guard what your mind feeds on. Think God's truth daily.

I want to give you this advice today – watch your mental diet. Romans 12:1-2 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible