Sermons on Working On My Behalf:

The Wall - Pt. 3 - Wall Warriors Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 3 – Wall Warriors I. Introduction Nehemiah a captive, a slave has risen to status of cup bearer for the king. He gets a bad report about his hometown and responds. He has taught us that we must be moved beyond tears. That God keeps His Word . . . both curses and promises. That ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stealing And Labor Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 15, 2014

We here the phrase I can't afford to work. The implication is that if I work I will earn less than not working. Eph. 4:28 says that is stealing! The reason I believe many hold this wrong concept and steal is they do not understand God's design for work.

Passages from the NIV on Bible Gateway Introduction Have you ever wished that you had grown up in the first century; being a part of the church at the very beginning? Being in the crowd as the apostles are preaching on the day of Pentecost hearing them speak in our own language. After hearing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Of Success Series

Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010

A sermon in a series about the sins we set up as idols in our lives.

…Homerun Derby, an annual competition. A player by the name of Josh Hamilton, who used to play for the Cincinnati Reds…but they traded him away (as they often do with their best players) to the Texas Rangers (Laughter)…and so Josh Hamilton steps up to the plate, but the path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remind The People Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011

1- Remind them to be in subjection 2- Remind them to do good work 3- Remind them to be humble

INTRO.- Remind the people. Remind the teenagers. ILL.- A teenager is: - A person who can't remember to walk the dog but never forgets a phone number. - A weight watcher who goes on a diet by giving up candy bars before breakfast. - A youngster who receives his/her allowance on Monday, spends it ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017

There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025

Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Hebrews 12:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Unbelief leads to Spiritual Failure.

THE POWER OF UNBELIEF MARK 9:24 1. INTRODUCTION. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS, GRACE, AND POWER OF GOD, ONE MUST HAVE FAITH IN GOD, IN ORDER TO BE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE BLESSINGS THAT HE WANTS TO BESTOW. WHERE THERE IS NO FAITH, THERE WILL BE NO POWER, DELIVERANCE OR HEALING. THE BIBLE IS ON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

Action Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities to bless others in various ways as part of their partnership with God's kingdom work.

We are in the second week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21, Proverbs 11:24

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

Pushing The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2003

PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE; PEACE IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD. GOD AND PEACE ABIDE IN THIS LIFE. There has to be more.

PUSHING THE ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wish I were a carpenter, they can work 8 hours, and as they pack up their tools they can see what they have done. A family member, teacher,a preacher and a minister may never see what they have accomplished. PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-40, Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This sermon examines the life of Abraham as an example of obedience, faith and saying "yes" to God.

I want you to picture in your mind the first car you ever had. What make and model, what year, what color? I want you to turn to someone you came here with and describe that car to them! Maroon 1979 Chevy Impala nicknamed the scud (slow and inaccurate) It had all the self inflicted dings and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bonified Believers

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 25, 2018

Real believers

Bonafided Believers Mark 16:17-18 Matt 4:6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Of Busyness

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 28, 2009

How we get caught in the trap of busyness and how we get out.

Title: The trap of busyness Text: Luke 10:38-42 Introduction Today we are going to look together at the trap of busyness. Luke 10:38-42 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 16, 2023

Message 3 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

In 1988, the advertising agency of Wieden & Kennedy met with a client to discuss campaign ideas on how to grow their client’s market share in the sports apparel industry. Borrowing their inspiration from the last words of a prisoner on death row, the Just Do It campaign was launched and was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Funeral Of A Good Woman

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2018

Barb loved many things, but she loved two things above all else: her husband and her savior. She was a "good" woman" but she realized that being enough would not be good enough to go to heaven

I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. When asked WHY she HAD NO FEAR of passing thru the graveyard she responded "The reason I’m not afraid…my home is just on the other side.” This morning we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Hope?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

Funeral sermon delivered to my family and their friends upon the death of my sister.

We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life. Judy?s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. We sorrow because we shall miss her - but we rejoice in the memories we have of her and we praise God that her life of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7, Psalm 119:19

Denomination: Baptist