Sermons on Working For Others:

Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2016

The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge I. Our Mess ( our sins) II. We hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption III. We allow God to continue His Work through the Holy Spirit to recreate us as His Masterpieces

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) Title: Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge our mess ( our sin). It is the time that we hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Good Works Makes Us Evil Workers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done good before in your life thinking you can be righteous before GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we are justified by faith not by works. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:26-27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 18, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 Introduction: 1. Most of you have probably seen a sign similar to this – “Men at Work.” I saw a funny sign that said this, and under it, it said, “Women work all the time…” 2. But did you know, God the Father and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To maintain healthy relationships, don't take from the relationship; instead, work to give to that relationship.

Three college freshman and three seniors were traveling home for Spring break. At the station, the three freshmen bought tickets for themselves and watched as the seniors bought just one ticket. “How are the three of you going to travel on only one ticket?” asked one of the freshmen. “Watch and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Importance Of Practicing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

To continue in the faith, you must continue practicing faith in the good times and in the bad times.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 5 The Importance of Practicing Faith Hebrews 10:23 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Intro: 1. This month we began a sermon series called The Importance of Faith. The first message ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Controversy, A Courtroom, And A Commissioning.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2022

The Lord of the Sabbath appoints Apostles.

A CONTROVERSY, A COURTROOM, AND A COMMISSIONING. Luke 6:1-16. LUKE 6:1-5. This is an account of a controversy which arose from the actions of Jesus’ disciples one Sabbath when they were physically hungry (Luke 6:1). The ever-vigilant Pharisees had been self-appointed guardians of the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Nature Cannot Teach Us

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Therefore, let God teach us that we might know what nature has to say in the wake of the crisis engulfing the world.

A few days ago, I watched a documentary on Discovery/Nature Channel by Sir David Attenborough the great explorer who has been at the forefront of uncovering the hidden treasures of the ocean depths through innovative technology. His programs are widely viewed worldwide by those very eager to learn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 5:7-11 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

Faithful Patience

Open your bibles to James Chapter 5. As we continue our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Has A Part Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021

Everybody Has a Part Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 16, 2021 Intro Welcome… new and old alike. I am so glad that you are connecting... as I believe it is such a significant time to be coming together... whether in-person or online…as we are in a unique and extended season ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 30, 2004

Memorial roll sermon. 1. Blessed are the dead? Surely not! 2. Blessed are the dead...WHO DIE IN THE LORD 3. They will have rest from their labors. 4. Their deeds follow them.

February 1, 2004 Title: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Text: Rev. 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Rev 14:13 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Emotional Blackmail

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2017

If you can work and don’t, you shouldn’t eat.

Emotional Blackmail by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Something I always like to cover in my missions is the role of feelings and emotions in our moral lives. Someone just gave me a copy of a book by Susan Forward, Emotional Blackmail. It’s about those who prey upon people’s emotions as a form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

"Galatians: Fighting For The Gospel” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 5, 2023

Tis message is not about "our Walk" nor "the Way" to have peace with God. It is an overview of Galatians and the person of Paul. I have comments about our multi ethnic ministry, as was the congregation in Galatia. Encouragement to read more in the bible this year, a goal.

In Jesus Holy Name January 8, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:1-5 Redeemer “Galatians: Fighting For the Gospel” My wife, Colleen, volunteers at the Mercy Hospital Cancer Center in Merced. She greets people, helps them check in or fill out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5, Galatians 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

"follow Me"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019

Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

“Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, Mark 8:34-36, Matthew 6:33, Leviticus 11:45, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 6:19-23, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist