Sermons on Works In Our Lives:

Our Part In Salvation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 17, 2019

What is our part in being saved? Early in the Bible we discover we are saved by faith alone, through God's grace and not our own works. As Christians we live every day thankful for God's grace.

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Our Part in Salvation [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Sometimes I talk with people about what heaven will be like. Many are looking forward to it. They know it is their true home. They feel more like a foreigner in this world, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Hebrews 11:12, Romans 4:16-18, Galatians 3:6-9, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Noisy Life

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 7, 2019

God has called us to be part of the Body of Christ… to work in unity with other believers not just in our own church and ministry, but across our communities and around the world

This morning, we’re going to talk about “Living a Noisy Life”… To help you understand what I mean, we’re going to do something a little different… Does everyone know how to clap? You can clap both hands together, or you can clap one hand on your leg… you can even stomp your feet if you want… But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 2:4-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011

We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live By Righteousness Of Law Man Needs To Do Them

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST is the end of the Law, thus we are made righteous because of Him and His finished work on the cross.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous by the works of the Law? No. I'm righteous because JESUS exchanged His life with me. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Works Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Jesus wants to do something new in the lives of His people

The New Works of Jesus Selected Passages December 31, 2006 New Year’s Message Introduction Those inventive people, the Italians, have a custom. As midnight on New Year’s Eve approaches, the streets are clear. There is no traffic; there are no pedestrians; even the policemen take cover. Then, at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Is Already Ours! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. Because a Child has been given to us, we are to no longer fumble around in darkness; but rather give everything we have to following the One who gave it all for us. (Ref: Isaiah 9:1-7)

Hope is Already Ours! Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - This morning, we concluded Chapter 8 with hope and strength to follow - Because God has called us; because He stands WITH us; we have victory - We were challenged to examine who we listened too; whom we followed - And we examined the problem with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Working Attitude

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

I would propose to you, working as doing our work unto Christ will make you and I a witness for the Lord that surpasses the average wage earner, that causes people to take note of the life we live in obedience to the written Word of God.

God Working Attitude God's Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Workings Of The Lord

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 28, 2003

God never works the same way twice. There is a lot of Scripture reading in this sermon. This was a sermon I preached as we were getting ready to move our building.

There is a lot going on in our lives right now. I am sure that our dinner table is a lot like yours and the conversation’s have been a lot alike. What if we don’t find land? What if we build a building and we can’t pay for it? What if more people stop giving and we can’t afford to pay our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30, Mark 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Living (Fullness Of Life)

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

“It is FINISHED”, Jesus CHRIST “PAID in FULL”, and so we give GLORY to God the Father of our LORD Jesus CHRIST, forever and ever!

The PINNACLE of our SALVATION: 1. We are SAVED from the PUNISHMENT of our SINS because of God’s UNCONDITIONAL LOVE for us! We are JUSTIFIED and MADE HOLY in the SIGHT of God through FAITH in Jesus CHRIST’S DEATH on the CROSS, the SHEDDING of His BLOOD and His RESURRECTION. Our GUILT ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom With Work Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of work as a divine gift, drawing on wisdom from the book of Proverbs and other scriptures to understand how we can approach our jobs with a godly perspective.

Good morning church! Welcome back to another week as we continue our series on gaining wisdom. Last week, we began by discussing the “fear of the Lord”. We unpacked this concept and made it clear that God’s intention is not that we would be afraid of Him. Rather, that we would have reverence for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 13:4

Topics: Work Ethic, Divine Gifting, Biblical Wisdom

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

Mighty Works Of God

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon looks at the events the Lord has brought into our world for a wake up call. How many homes will have to be destroyed, how many lives will be turned upside down before the people repent? Will your life be the next one changed forever?

MIGHTY WORKS OF GOD I. GOD KNOWS OUR RESPONSE (vs.22) A. We must not forget the mighty works of God in: 1. Our own lives 2. Our own churches 3. Our own families B. "mighty works" for a reponse (v.21) 1. What did God do to draw you closer? 2. God will do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24, John 9:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Faith: Our Life's Letter SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We are living letters, our lives reflecting our faith, that others may see and glorify our Father.

Living Epistles - 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Throughout the Bible, Christians are compared to various things like branches, salt, lights, and sheep. In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3, we are compared to epistles or letters written with the spirit of the living God. The Corinthian church had attitudes hindering the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Topics: Faith Growth, Living Testimony

Patience Works Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fifth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This deals with how it takes a lot of patience sometimes to get to the solution. Our challenge is not to give up! The outlines is the Explanation, Examples, and Effect of patie

From The Problem to the Solution #5 - PATIENCE WORKS This morning, we are continuing (after a lengthy pause) our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And the reason that I feel that we should continue on this theme is because God is wanting to take us from… --the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal