Sermons on Works For Good:

Work Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

If you didn’t have to work, what would you do to fill your time? What if you knew the truths about the purpose of work that could reward you with much more than a paycheck? Get ready to learn about God’s design for work!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Work Selected Scriptures If you were with us last Sunday, you would know we covered the topic of rest. We saw that rest is not passive but purposeful activities. And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 5:17, John 16:8-11

Denomination: *other

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Working Of All Things Series

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Nov 22, 2010

The Word of God says that all things work together for good, but how do they work. Are we tired of bearing the burden of all things?

The Working of All Things Romans 8:24-28; 8:35-38 • “All Things” aren’t always good things o Yet “all Things” is something that we must go through • I would be a fool tonight if I stood here to say you would not go through the burdens and trials of them ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Works Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still believe "work" has a connection with your job to gain money? Deeper word study on the word "works" II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the usage of "works" in the Bible based on Greek.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still believe "work" has a connection with your job to gain money? Deeper word study on the word "works" II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the usage of "works" in the Bible based on Greek. IV. TEXT: Philippians 2:13 (Amplified Bible) [Not in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe

Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001

Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham's Obedient Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2023

Is there a difference between works of the law and works of faith? Many Christians confuse the two as one, but they are not. Let's let the Bible answer the question.

A false equivalence is bad logic. It occurs when we believe that the same word in different contexts means the same thing. This happens in Christian discussions of the word works. We solve the confusion by asking what kind of “works” is being discussed. Is it works of the law or works of obedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God To Work It Out Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 22, 2022

You’re not alone when you’re in the groan zone

Over the past couple years, I’ve gotten to know a guy I see when I’m out in the community working on my sermons. We’ve had some gospel conversations in the past and he knows I’m a pastor. On Wednesday, he came up to me and said he had a question he wanted to ask me: “What percent of your people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Done? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2009

God invites us to live life to the fullest. This is accomplished when we love and serve God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-14 “Where Are You?” INTRODUCTION Shopping malls across the country have been using a fantastic shopping aid for several years. Of course, I speak of the mall map that shows all of the store locations, and with a big red arrow exclaims, “You are here!” It is very helpful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Saving Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

God makes us a free offer to bring us back to life. All that’s needed to receive all of the bounty that God offers is to believe his promise, turn away from that rebellion and live. And for those who do that God has good works prepared for us to do, that

How many people here watch House? I love it. For those who aren’t familiar with it, it’s a TV show about a physician. In fact he’s the world’s best diagnostician. Generally the plot line is that someone comes in suffering from a rare and usually life threatening condition and there’s nothing they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A God’s-Eye View Of Your Past & Present Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 17, 2016

God took us from major mess and transformed us into masterpiece.

“You used to be so cute, what happened?” Has anyone ever said that when looking at your baby pictures? It’s a joke that never seems to grow old because there’s probably some truth to it. With their big eyes, chubby cheeks, and tiny little fists babies are cuter than most. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Built To Serve God (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 24, 2014

There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

Built To Serve God (Part 2) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty of sin by being good enough. We are saved by God’s grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ. 2. You were created by God as a new person in Christ for the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Why I H8 Religion Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Pastor Aubrey looks at the rules that make up religion and its trap to pride, servitude to death & hell

John 3:1-11 Why I H8 Religion Theologian Karl Barth was lecturing to a group of students at Princeton. One student asked the German theologian "sir, don’t you think that god has revealed himself in other religions and not only in Christianity?" Barth’s answer stunned the crowd. With a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Is Free (But Not Cheap)

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2015

Salvation is a free gift of God that came at great expense to Jesus.

Salvation Is Free (But not Cheap) March 15, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation is a free gift of God that came at great expense to Jesus. Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:8-10 Introduction: When someone gives their friend a gift, it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

What About Sin?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 16, 2019

If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it!

What About Sin? October 13, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are saved, what do we do about sin? We don’t obey it! Focus Passage: Romans 6:12-15 Supplemental Passage: All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist