Sermons on Workplace Threats:

A Godly Work Ethic

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Proverbs teaches us about good working skills

Proverbs: A Godly Work Ethic Intro: This morning, I warn you, I will be speaking very frankly. In fact, I’m going to use a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! It seems that no matter who we are, we don’t appreciate the value of work. Someone once said, “Anyone can do any ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

In The Public Square

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

The Christians responsibility in the Public Arena.

Citizenship: Christians in the Public Square This is not all my own sermon, I want to give credit where it is due, H.B. London, and other known names but I ran across this and thought it is proper with election coming up this week, What God says about Government. Many Christian people want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Making Wise Plans For The Future

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 10, 2003

A very "application-oriented" message about how to make plans in view of God’s sovereignty.

Making Wise Plans for the Future Proverbs 16:9 November 2, 2003 Introduction We have looked at how to live life in view of God’s control, or sovereignty as the theologians call it. We looked last week at developing a biblical mindset, and next week we look at how to live a life of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 29, 2003

Following a painful experience ( job loss ), God lead me into a difficult choice; this decision is reviewed in the light of scripture.

The last message which I prepared for the PRAYER AND FASTING NETWORK was on "Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You? " ( see July, 2003 Issue ). This article was initiated by some words spoken by a man which I considered to be prophetic. A short time following at a different venue another man came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-18, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Has Been Will Be Again

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2006

1- Learning is wearisome, but don’t stop learning. 2- Work is tiring, but don’t stop working.

INTRO.- Sometimes life gets old. Does it not? If not, then you’re not human! What has been will be again. Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be just a revolving door of sorts? Every day it’s the same old routine. Every month. Every year. Year in, year out. ILL.- Marriage counselor to mother: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Le Plan De Dieu Pour Notre Travail

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

SAvons nous que nous sommes à notre place, dans son oeuvre, et que nous le servons là où nous sommes ?! c’est la grande question de cette dernière génération, là où vous travaillez !

LE PLAN DE DIEU AU TRAVAIL Actes 2/38-47 1. Ce fut un moment extraordinaire de la Pentecôte où après l’effusion du St Esprit, un réveil a frappé Jérusalem, nous sommes passé de 120 personnes à 25000 d’après les estimations… Ils sont arrivés là, grâce à Dieu, ils ont arrêtés de travailler… 2. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith At Work

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is God In Your Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2004

This sermon was preached labor day and it examines God’s call on our lives to things beside fulltime ministry

Is God In Your Job? 9/5/04 GNLCC Exodus 31:1-11 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 This is Labor Day weekend in which we celebrate the fact that we have work to do. How well do you do the work that you do? If those around you had to give you a number from 1 to 10 on the kind of worker you are, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Owe, I Owe, It's Off To Work I Go

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

the importance of a good work ethic

how can you eat an egg without cracking the shell?" "Have someone else crack it for you." Ex 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work 1 Cor 4:12 We work hard with our own hands. 2 thes 3:10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bitter Brothers; Workplace Weasels; And Hope Hurters Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 28, 2014

Joseph is said to have been bitterly wounded by archers in Gen 49. There is no record in scripture of real arrows. Words and actions can be like arrows. In this message we talk about 3 types of archers: Bitter Brothers, Workplace Weasels, Hope Hurters.

Wounded by the Archers PPT 1 Series Title Summary of previous message God makes arrows out of the most unlikely sources of wood. It is not the type of wood you are that really matters but how good an arrow maker God is. PPT 2 Today's Title Wounded by Archers PPT 3 Text Ge 49:22 "Joseph is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Understand And Enjoy Your Job

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 5, 2008

Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of sin a

Learning to UNDERSTAND and ENJOY Your Job THEME: Due to its importance in our lives, either our Christian life will impact our working life, or our working life will impact our Christian life. Therefore, we must develop a biblical perspective of our professional lives in order to avoid the trap of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Threats From Without - Dangers From Within Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 18, 2005

Do you fear external forces will harm you? You are not alone, but you also don’t need to fear in Jesus. But - perhaps you are not aware of an internal danger that the enemy seeks to use against you.

What do you fear? One website lists the top ten fears among humans: 1-Fear of spiders, 2-Fear of people, 3-Fear of flying, 4-Fear of open spaces, 5-Claustrophobia, 6-Fear of vomiting, 7-Fear of heights, 8-Fear of cancer, 9-Fear of thunder & lightning, 10-Fear of death. The top five fears that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan At Work

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 13, 2002

The workplace is the mission field!

1. You’ve seen them… they’re plastered on cars all over the place. “I Owe, I Owe, It’s off to work I go.” “How can I soar with the eagles, when I work with turkeys all week? “I’m so broke I can’t pay attention.” They are the various attitudes and opinions about work! And work is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, Ephesians 6:8, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational