Sermons on Works Based:

Work Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 4, 2009

Salvation by Faith and not by Works

Work out your savation Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Galatians 2:15-3:5 Salvation is not by working hard 1) We know salvation is not by trying, but by trusting v. 16a Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works[trying] of the law, but by the faith[trusting] of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Believing Works And Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010

God does great works through his praying people to show his power and glorify himself.

Scripture Introduction On the night Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, he also told them some tough things. As a result, they are discouraged and anxious. Then (as we heard in last week’s sermon), the great physician applied his healing balm: “Let not your hearts be troubled. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God's Mercy Works Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Paul praised the God of mercy for healing Epaphroditus from illness. In Philippians 2:25-30 we learn "How God’s Mercy Works" as we see it in action in the lives of Paul, Epaphroditus and Philippian Christians.

A STUDY IN PHILIPPIANS “How God’s Mercy Works” Philippians 2:25-30 ________________________________________ There were 2 main reasons Paul wrote verses 25-30. 1. Paul’s first reason for writing verses 25-30 was to give the Philippian Christians EMOTIONAL COMFORT. In other words, he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Work Is A Four Letter Word!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 5, 2009

work is a four letter word but is it a vertue?

Work is a four letter word! Introduction In the Caribbean islands, as in most tropical lands, people move more slowly. They don’t get in a hurry as we who live in the temperate climate sometimes do. A missionary in Jamaica was noted for her high level of energy. A man in the church spoke of it to a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Frantic Work Or Focused Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2009

Wisdom lies in knowing when to be busy and when to be reflective. Both Martha and Mary wanted the affirmation of Jesus. But it always comes by grace alone.

Author Sam Keen, in his provocative little book called Apology for Wonder, tells us the lesson he learned as young boy swimming in the Indian River inlet on the Delaware coast. Keen says that swimming there was very tricky, because the outgoing waters from the bay met the incoming tides waves from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Work Is Finally Finished

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009

Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Works In Mysteriuos Ways! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2009

God works in “mysterious ways”, but His message is clear; God is Creator who desires everyone to be holy and be with Him forever and ever!

God reveals Himself to people in many ways! God reveals Himself through His own words in the Bible. God reveals Himself through the Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself through Creation. God reveals Himself through the work of angels. And God also reveals Himself through people! In the days of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit's Working In The Believer

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

How the Holy Spirit works continually in the life of the Believer

The Holy Spirit’s Working in the Believer I. He Regenerates/Gives Birth to the Believer (John 3; Titus 3) A. Born of the Spirit (John 3:3, 7) B. Washing of Regeneration & Renewing of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5b) II. He Indwells the Believer (I Corinthians 6:19, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Rahab And Her Works Of Faith ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that Rahab expressed her faith with obedience,as she hid the spies and did not just express her faith "without works".

INTRODUCTION #9 1. Open your bibles to James 2:25&26. Let’s read these two verses, “25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Life On Purpose: Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010

We are committed to minister to each other and our community in humble service.

New Life On Purpose: Work Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Manifested To Destroy The Works Of The Devil!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 26, 2010

Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil had on the human race, but to destroy the works of the devil. Something broken can be put back together, however, when something is destroyed it can never be put back together. Jesus came to set us

Manifested to Destroy the Works of the Devil! 1 John 3:8 (KJV) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus did not come to break the stronghold that the devil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-8

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

God's Wonder Working Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 6, 2014

The psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. In the midst of the rebellion of this world there is God's Divine Revelation which works wonders.

PSALM 119: 129-136 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDER WORKING WORD [Numbers 25:24–26] In this section [Pe, the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist continues to fight against the power of evil, which tries to subvert him from the Living God. It is God's Word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist