Sermons on Working On My Behalf:

The Completed Work Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 15, 2019

Paul was probably in prison in Ephesus and knew that he would probably never see the people in Phillipi again.

Philippians 1 The Completed Work August 18, 2019 Philippians 1:1-6 NIV Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6, Acts 16:14-15, Psalm 139:23-24, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

Sorting through the idea of faith versus works

WWJBD Part 2 – “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 I could tell you countless stories of growing up with 2 brothers. But the one that sticks out in my mind as most traumatic was the time we were living in a small rental house while my dad was building the house they live in now. I had just gotten ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 2, 2025

The work of Christ is demonstrated through genuine care and concern for fellow believers.

The Work of Christ (Philippians 2:25–30, ESV) "I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30, 2 Corinthians 8:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Work For God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Work – for - God) | John 9:1-9 [Introduction] (1) We have been discussing sanctification (God’s continued work in our lives), Christ’s imperatives/commandments and his call to discipleship. (2) Discipleship is an identity. It is who we are as followers of Christ and it is our mission (to make ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer That Works

Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 3, 2015

Sometimes we pray fruitless prayers for several reasons. So, what works?

Prayer That Works! Sometimes we say fruitless prayers for several different reasons. Today we will be talking about PRAYER THAT WORKS!! Now that I Have your attention beloved the scripture reading is 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Understanding Works Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8-10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Apostle Paul wants us to experience the love of Christ and to show the love of Christ.

The Work of Christ Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction/ Greeting Good morning again, we are in the first week of the New Year … how is that going? The holiday meals are eaten The presents opened Hopefully time has returned to semi-normal. You have made your New Year’s resolutions… still on track ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009

For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth@work Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 1, 2003

Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God wants us to go through even our work life energized, passionate, and joyful. Here’s how.

Yesterday, I was in the checkout line at Guan Eagle. I said to the cashier, a young man in his 20s, “How are you.” “I’m here.” Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people in NE Ohio. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God doesn’t want it to be that way for you. He wants us to go through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Work A Curse? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 9, 2022

How do we see work compared to how God sees work??

Open your Bibles to Genesis 2, page 2 of our red church Bibles. Genesis 2:1-2………. God worked for 6 days and on the 7th day He rested. Last week we noted this godly rest of God which is a lesson for us. God rested and so must we. We are to rest physically, but more importantly, we are to rest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Works

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on May 25, 2005

Works is not seperate from faith, but a necessary component of our faith.

The Faith alone argument is no where in the Bible except in James where James refutes the argument. The book of James was made specifically to clarify the misconception that Paul advocated faith without works. I draw the conclusion that works are part of faith, one in the same as the Trinity is ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Parenting That Works

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003

Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational