Sermons on Workplace Threats:

Getting Into God's Business

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001

If we are working for ourselves, then we are in a miserable business.

Getting into God’s Business (Ecc. 4:7-8) “Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Ecclesiastes 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing Trophies

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.

Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work: Frustration Or Fulfillment

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 30, 2002

God does not divide work between the sacred and secular. According to God’s Word all work is blessed if it does not conflict with scriptures.

Work – Frustration or Fulfillment Matthew 20:1-16 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 How much do you value your work? Are you bored by what you do? Do you believe that God cares about your work? According to God’s Word, Your work does matter to God. Why do you work? · To find self-fulfillment? · To meet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Relax, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16

Four Approaches To Counseling Across Cultures Eph. 4:12-16 Encourager - (Exhortative Gifts) - This counselor is gifted in coming up with practical applications for counseling problems. Emphasizing wisdom more than the understanding of knowledge, this counselor is not hesitant to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Turn Around Your Church

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

How To Turn Around Your Church

How To Turn Around Your Church 1 George Barna 1996 A. Interdiction 50-75 churches close their doors each week. What kind of impact is our church we having on are Community? B. The benefits of studying church decline To see what has happen to other churches so that we can see the success and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Stress?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us throu

How to handle Stress? Thesis: Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us through his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work And Rest Finding A Balance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Today I want to try to address the many demands of life that keep us from addressing the necessary things of life. Things like peace and contentment, family, friends, laughter and rest. Most importantly of all, time with God

Work and Rest finding a balance Mark 6:30,34 30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking Billboard

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 23, 2007

What message are you sending today on the billboard of your life? Let it be a message of hope and of encouragement!

Walking Billboard Luke 8:26-39 Scripture Read Luke 8:26-39 Introduction My wife Christina and I came here to visit First Congregational Church in December of 2006 to candidate and interview for the position of Pastor. Some of you may recall what the church sign on the grass in front of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian Church

I'm Busy Series

Contributed by West Garner on Sep 8, 2007

This is the end of a series that focuses on some of the messages(signs) that our culture sends to us. This message deals with the classic phrase "I’m Busy." It seeks to answer the Question, "Is there peace in this fast paced world?"

SIGNS IN THE TIME: “I’M BUSY” SERIES WRAP UP! Welcome to Memorial! We have been in a series over the past three weekends called signs in the time. We are looking at signs that are not written on plastic or metal but on the surface of our society. In Session #1 we talked about the sign get real. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Making It Work@work

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 10, 2007

Many of us work, but our souls are starving.

Making It Work @ Work Key Thoughts from Rick Duncan’s sermon, "Truth @Work" Col. 3:22-4:1 Sept. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Let’s talk about a four-letter word that makes some of us cringe every time we hear it. 1 It’s a nasty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cheer-Full

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

HAVE YOU BEEN DISCOURAGED BY A MULTITUDE? NOT ANYMORE! READ THIS.

CHEER FULL MATTHEW 22:14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen” Ever been through an interview successful? Or were you discouraged by the turn-outs and thus felt defeated even before facing the interviewing panel? You need not get disappointed as I have a story for you from a past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work Is Part Of The Blessing

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

Happiness / Joy come from knowing your true purpose in life.

Intro: Have you ever had a case of the Mondays? (Robert Frost Quote) Work is part of the blessing, not part of the curse Go ahead – get it out… Genesis 1:28 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Geckos Go To Church Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan