Sermons on Working With God:

Living To Please God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by James Thomas on May 2, 2008

In times of doubt or uncertainty we will find strength in knowing God can and will work it out. When we have tried all that we can do we must trust God to do the rest

House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker Road Saint Louis Mo. 63138 Pastor James A. Thomas Jr. Anniversary Sermon April 20, 2008 God will make a way Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. First I would like to applaud the commitment of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing From God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 18, 2023

It is important to remember that all of these activities in this passage is a result of taking the gospel to the lost. (v.5) It is possible that Paul was discouraged or weary from the work and the Lord strengthened him as Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6:10

I. Paul was faithful (v.4) A. Regardless of the amount of opposition. B. Christ had to encourage him. (v.9-10) II. He was passionate (v.6) A. In that passion he had a sense of urgency B. A sense of soberness III. Paul was sacrificial (v. 12) A. He had little concern for his own well being B. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Exceeding Greatness Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The phrase “exceeding greatness” refers to a level of power, majesty, and glory beyond human comprehension. God’s power is immeasurable, His works beyond count, and His authority over all creation is unquestionable.

EXCEEDING GREATNESS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 1:19 "And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power." Supporting Texts: Psalm 145:3 Isaiah 9:7 1 Chronicles 29:11 Deuteronomy 10:17 Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19, Psalm 145:3, Isaiah 9:7, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Deuteronomy 10:17, Genesis 15:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Firm In The Truth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

The "mystery of lawlessness is already at work," but God had revealed the truth to His people, the truth in which we must "stand firm."

God’s people in Thessalonica were confused. Someone they trusted had lied to them. Someone had told them that the day of Christ’s return had come and gone and that they had missed it. Christ’s return is just one thread, of course, in the total fabric of doctrine, but, like all the other threads, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation Before Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 20, 2011

There is salvation for people who lived and died during the Mosaic, Age of The Law, through God’s grace but only realized through Jesus Christ.

We started a new message series last week. Please grab a Bible and open it to the Gospel of Luke. Before looking at v5-10 today, read again with me Luke 1:3-4….. Luke as led by God the Holy Spirit carefully investigated not only the writings that were already available about Christ but he also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Validity Of Near Death Experiences

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014

The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Express Love

Contributed by Jeffry Abitan on Mar 7, 2020

Today I will preach about the other side of the coin, our love towards God. Christianity is a religion of action, religion of compassion, love, and mercy. FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS A DEAD FAITH.

How are we going to express our love for God? 1. Express your love to God by obeying If you love God to obey his commandments! John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Privileged Partnership

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 14, 2025

As believers, we are called not only to follow Christ but to partner with Him and with one another in His mission. It’s an amazing thought — the Almighty God invites us to be His co-laborers!

A PRIVILEGED PARTNERSHIP Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 14, 2025 Introduction As believers, we are called not only to follow Christ but to partner with Him and with one another in His mission. It’s an amazing thought — the Almighty God invites us to be His co-laborers! The apostle Paul reminds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Labor Day 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2014

When looking at the roots of Labor Day seeing the evil & greed on both sides, it begs the question, "Is this REALLY something we should be celebrating?" What about the "labor strike" that started when humanity rebelled against God? How will it be settled?

Tomorrow is Labor Day! Illustration: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100,000 a year, depending on the benefits ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005

Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025

God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5:20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why God Made You

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How God Made You is about learning about the way God made you, he made you to us you in his work

Why GOD HAS MADE YOU Psalm 139:13 & Selected Jeff Seaman You don’t have to travel too far around the world until you discover very quickly that God loves variety. He loves variety! He’s made all shapes, sizes, colors, intensities, incredible variety in our world. God has made over 300,000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Amazing Manifestations Of The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 16, 2018

When you allow Precious Holy Spirit to work with you and through you, you live an amazing life full of confidence, boldness and beauty

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt.5 (THE AMAZING MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 2:5-8 King James Version (KJV) 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-8

Denomination: Charismatic