Sermons on Working Through Us:

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005

This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is At Work: All The Time

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Feb 9, 2011

God is at work 1. Behind the Scenes 2. When the Path is Rough 3. When He is the Furthest from my Mind 3. It Assures me of His Prestents Until his Promise is Fulfilled

GOD IS AT WORK GEN.28:1-28 INTRODUCTION: ~More than not we fail to see the Lord working on our half. I really wonder if we fully understand that the Lord is concerned with our every move, thought, word, and deed. ~I wonder if we know that He is working behind the scenes to see us through our day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer Even Work

Contributed by Jeff Poor on May 11, 2017

Prayer isn't a wish list. Prayer isn't a formal conversation. Pray is a vulnerable, honest, and raw conversation with God. God doesn't want the information, He wants the conversation.

Title: Does Prayer Even Work? Text: Matthew 6:5-13 Bottom Line: Prayer isn’t a wish list, it’s the foundation to a relationship. Intro A couple years ago I was asked to be in a wedding in Iowa. An other buddy of mine was also in the wedding and we decided we would fly out a day or two early and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Psalm 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

Music constituted another demanding part of the worship of the temple and evidently in the early Christians. So, the singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs play important roles in worship mentioned by Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians.

Theme: Give thanks thru worship Text: Ephesians 5:18-20 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to share with you the significance of giving thanks to God through worship. It is based on Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Through Prayer Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 11, 2019

Misconceptions about prayer are common today so we need to have a proper understanding of the word - PRAY – P = Presence of God – R = Reminder of the race we are in – A = Awareness of the spiritual realm – Y = Yeshua in Hebrew means to rescue or deliver and is rooted in the name of Jesus.

Opening Video: The Mighty Influence of a Praying Mom: Rhonwyn Kendrick’s Story Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-18, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Isaiah 40:28-31, Romans 12:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008

Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 43 A New Work Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 43

Isaiah 43 A New Work Redeemed You Vs. 1-7 My Witnesses Vs. 8-13 Transformed Vs. 14-21 Merciful Vs. 22-28 Intro: Let me ask you a question: Are you a an Early Adapter or an Antique lover? Would you rather tussle around in a thrift shop looking for bargains or buy it new off the shelf Would you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things Working Together Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 24, 2013

One of the most encouraging promises by GOd is that ALL things will work out for GOOD to them that LOVE GOD: Is that promise for me?

All Things Working Together Romans 8:28 Everyone likes encouragement and today we will look at one of the most encouraging and outstanding promises of God. The context of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 6, 2012

WE have been called to actively participate in the Kingdom.

January 8, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 3:1-10 Subject: John the Baptist Title: Preparing the Way for the Work of God I hope everyone has had a productive year so far. We’re looking forward to what God is going to do this year in His church. I said last week that I believe this is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Missions Work Is Fishy

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No One Is Justified By The Works Of The Law

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 31, 2018

Do not live by works of the law or mix Grace and the Law but live by Grace

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: NO ONE IS JUSTIFIED BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW Romans 3:19-20 King James Version (KJV) 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist