Sermons on Workplace Excellence:

"Is Work Good Or Bad?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Sep 7, 2005

A Labor Day expository sermon on the theme of work in the Bible, incorporating the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

Sermon942005 Hillsborough Reformed Church Ex. 20, Eph. 4 Labor Day Theme Is work good or bad? It depends on whom you ask and when! Ask the teen aged boy who has to mow the lawn and has put it off until now – and dad is ready to hit the roof while at the same time his friends want to play a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transforming Wall Street

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010

God is just as concerned for Wall Street ... and the "Wall Street" of every community ... as He is for the street that runs in front of the church.

Imagine a father offering these words of advice to his new college graduate, who is seeking a job: I want you to know it's a jungle out there. College has been a cake-walk. From now on, you'll be in the real world. The language is money. And it talks loudly. The goal is to get as much as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God It's Monday

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 2, 2008

According to the teachings of scripture all legitimate work is an extension of God’s work.

TGIM -Thank God It’s Monday- Romans 12:1 - Message by Eugene Peterson – “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excellence #4 - Commitment Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence requries commitment

Commitment To Excellence - Part 4 Commitment Luke 14:25-35 I. C - Challenge of commitment ·(Josh 24:15) And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. And the people answered and said, God forbid that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #5 - Love Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

There is no excellent life without excellent LOVE.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 5 Love 1 Cor. 13 I. The Beauty Of Love A. Ways of expressing Love B. Words for expressing love C.Wisdom in expressing love II. The Basis Of Love A. Our love for God is based on His love for us. B. Our love for our family members is based on a natural bond. C. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #6- Vision Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Vision is an essential element to persuing a life of excellence.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 6 VISION Prov 28:18 Introduction: A. Definition: 1. The ability to see. 2. The ability to see beyond what the majority sees. B. Case Studies: 1. 12 Spies - (Numbers 13:1 - 14:10) 2. Nehemiah - (Nehemiah 1 - 6) 3. Paul - (Acts 9 & 16) I. Vision Must Be Divinely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #7 - Determination Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

WHAT EVER YOU DO IN YOUR PERSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - DON'T QUIT!

Commitment To Excellence - Part 7 Determination Phil 3:13-14; Heb 12:1-2; 2 Tim 4:7 Introduction: Understanding Our Terms A. Vision - The ability to see beyond the majority; Viewing life’s circumstances from God’s perspective. B. Dreams - God given ideas, plans or goals that lead to God-honoring ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #8 - Priorities Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

In order to persue excellence, you must set your priorities

Commitment To Excellence - Part 8 Priorities (Mat 6:33) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Mat 22:37-38) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #10- Service Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

A life of excellence will be expressed by service to others.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 10 SERVICE Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: 2 Errors concerning Service A. Serve so God will love you. * (John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. B. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Name Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

God has given his Son a more excellent name than any name in all of creation. Since God has given Jesus a more excellent name than any other name, including the angels, we must yield our lives to his lordship. Why has Jesus been given a more excellent

A MORE EXCELLENT NAME Hebrews 1:4-14 Do you believe in angels? Have you ever seen one? I have never seen one, but the Bible teaches of their existence. Certainly many believers have benefited from their ministry. In this passage we learn several things about angels. Angels are special ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence - The Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 31, 2003

According to the Department of Labor web site, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the cont

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: From time to time we have missionaries in our home. When these times come, the Nelson’s have a decision to make. Either we are going to clean the house and welcome them with excellence or we can just leave it as it is – and that is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003

The expected outcome of this sermon is first get people to see that love is a demonstration not a feeling and then actually demonstrate it.

1 Corinthians The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Intro: A. [Love from a Kid’s Point of View, Citation: "What Is Love—From a Kid’s Point of View," LightSinger, (accessed 3-14-02)] What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 20, 2004

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and shows us The Most Excellent Way.

INTRODUCTION In one Corinthians 12, Paul writes concerning spiritual gifts. The miraculous gifts present as a result of the laying on of the hands of the Apostles. There were many different kinds of spiritual gifts and Paul makes it clear that all of these gifts came from God. It is evident ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Today, as we study chapter 13 of I Corinthians, we will discover the 3 reasons that Paul gives as to WHY, "the way of love", IS the most excellent way.

"THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13 "A NEW COMMND I GIVE YOU; LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER. BY THIS ALL MEN WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES IF YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER" -- JOHN 13:34,35 "DEAR FRIENFDS, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ