Sermons on Working For Salvation:

Work For Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 13, 2025

Your cripple the spirit and soul of a person when you keep giving handouts instead of a hand up.

Lev 19:9  And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.  10  And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ourselves “fully” to the work of the Lord.

THE WORK OF THE LORD I CORINTHIANS 15:57-58 INTRODUCTION: In tribute to my friend Truman Kimbrough. I borrowed this from him. The work is great but the laborers are few. The warfare is heated but the hearts of many are cold. The witnesses are needed but many are idle. We need to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Works Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True faith is not just about believing in God but also putting that belief into action through righteous deeds.

Alright, guys, let's dive into something pretty cool today. We're going to check out James chapter 2. It's not enough to just hear what God says; we've got to do something about it. It's like being told to clean your room and just nodding your head but never actually picking up a single sock. Not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Topics: Faithfulness, Spiritual Growth, Divine Grace, Moral Conduct

Wisdom For Work Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Work is both fundamental and difficult, but with diligence, persistence, and the strength from God, we can approach it with a positive attitude and see it as a gift rather than a burden.

Today, we're gonna chat about something we all have to deal with - work. Whether it's schoolwork, chores, or a part-time job, we all know what it's like to work. You know, work has been around since the very beginning. Even before humans were created, God was working. He set up this pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 13:4

Topics: Work Ethic, Biblical Wisdom, Proverbs Interpretation, Spiritual Growth

A Mind To Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores the themes of unity, dedication, and resilience in the face of adversity, as exemplified by Nehemiah and his people in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the light of His word, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of an enlightening discourse. We are here to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Topics: Working Together, Defeating Obstacles

The Works Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ as the foundation of our righteousness, rather than adherence to religious law, as illustrated in Galatians 2:11-21. Key

Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be with you once again, in this sacred space where our hearts unite in worship, our souls find solace in His presence, and our spirits are nourished by His Word. Today, we turn our gaze upon a passage that is a treasure trove of wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Topics: True Faith

Wisdom With Work Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of work as a divine gift, drawing on wisdom from the book of Proverbs and other scriptures to understand how we can approach our jobs with a godly perspective.

Good morning church! Welcome back to another week as we continue our series on gaining wisdom. Last week, we began by discussing the “fear of the Lord”. We unpacked this concept and made it clear that God’s intention is not that we would be afraid of Him. Rather, that we would have reverence for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 13:4

Topics: Work Ethic, Divine Gifting, Biblical Wisdom

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ -- Real Christian Life Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

dealing with the thought of working out our salvation.

THE CONDUCT OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 SO THEN, MY BELOVED, JUST AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED, NOT AS IN MY PRESENCE ONLY, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING; 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO IS AT WORK IN YOU, BOTH TO WILL AND TO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 15 Salvation During Tribulation Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 28, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study in revelation 15 Will Anyone Be Saved During The Tribulation? Rev. 7: 1-17 We have six of the seven seals broken that seal the book, that tells what will happen at the end of the world. So far what we have seen is just the previews of things to come. Right now we are looking at what is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Wrath Or Children Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008

Christ brings us together by saving us and uniting us all through communion in Him--to do good works.

Monday of 29th Week in Course October 20, 2008 Children of Wrath to Children of God The letter to the Ephesians is one of the masterworks of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Marvelous Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2019

Following his declaration of man's depravity and the love of God to meet our desperate need, Paul reveals the means of our salvation. We are saved by grace through faith unto good works. Works do not produce salvation, but they will follow genuine salvation.

The Marvelous Gift of Grace Ephesians 2: 8-10 Over the past few weeks, we have considered the desperate situation of mankind. There is no doubt that we are all born in sin, separated from God and in danger of eternal condemnation because of sin. Thankfully, God understood man’s desperate need and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soteriology -- Study Of Salvation Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the study of Salvation of Man.

Soteriology -- The Study Salvation Introduction As a result of willful rebellion, all humans since Adam have become separated from God and spiritually stillborn. The Scriptures unfold a most glorious story of redemption and God’s human renovation plan. The truths conceding this glorious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9, 1 Peter 1:18, Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Salvation's Bottom Line

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

This sermon deals with the importance of recognizing and accepting the fact that salvation is by grace through faith and nothing else.

SALVATION'S BOTTOM LINE GALATIANS 2:11-21 INTRODUCTION Humanity suffers a universal plague. It is guilt. Every person experiences this emotion and tries to find some way to alleviate it. Primitive people tried to assuage it by appealing to many gods through the sacrifice of animals and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of My Salvation

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 19, 2021

Many Christians look for the assurance of their salvation and often times they are seek answers in wrong places .

Topic: Assurance of my Salvation By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: 1 John 5:11-13 (NKJV) 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church