Sermons on Working On My Behalf:

Why Prayers Don't Always Work

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Give Yourself Fully To The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 10, 2011

Your labor is not in vain. The resurrection promises and God's mercy motivate you to work for him with courage and passion.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. A month and a half ago a parent of one of our former Lakeside students sent out an email requesting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Lutheran

"He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025

Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41

Denomination: Lutheran

Trinity. The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Living Water Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 11, 2016

GOD Is defined in the beginning of the Torah and Old Testament in Genesis 1:1-2. Not to mention that GOD said “Let US make man in OUR image”. There’s no denying the TRIUNE GOD as demonstrated by the Three as ONE.

2016.06.05.SERMON. LIVING WATER – THE HOLY SPIRIT (POWER) WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC The TRINITY is not something new. Genesis 1:1-2 tells us GOD created the heavens and the earth and HIS SPIRIT hovered over the face of the waters. But the Hebrew word interpreted as GOD has something very ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work Out Your Salvation With Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 17, 2022

Salvation is free. It is God's gift to mankind. Though free, it was purchased with the priceless blood of the son of God, Jesus Christ. It is the most expensive gift you will ever get. Guard it with all diligence and reverent fear. Don't toy with your salvation.

TEXT: Phil 2:12-13 (NIV) "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 7:23, 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008

Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing Series

Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Dec 7, 2006

There is so many misunderstandings in Christian world about Tithing and I would like to remove it by this sermon.

1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. Tithing is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2006

WE need to remember how lost, helpless we were (or are) and remember what Christ did for us (or can do), and through Christ we have (or can have) five things. Outline adapted from Victor Knowles

Sermon for 3/12/2006 Jesus to the Rescue Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: A. On August 28, 1995 two boaters set out on the Haw River near Pittsboro, North Carolina. The river was at flood stage and very hazardous but these two felt like they were “experts” and “experienced boaters.” Well, as you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Power Works In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God intentionally works through our weakness so that the glory of victory belongs to Him alone.

GOD’S POWER WORKS IN OUR WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 7 Judges 7:7 (KJV) “And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.” Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing Is Just The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING

BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING Heb 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV) John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Going To Work Out For Your Good

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other

Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works? Part 1

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 29, 2007

Prayer is a subject that never grows old and it is also something that we need to do everyday and every hour that we live.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Church Of God

All Things Work Together For Our Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things Work Together For Our Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good things.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you called according to His purpose? Yes. To endure both good and bad, for it will work together for my own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD calls us and turns all things in our lives, whether good or bad, into good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal