Sermons on Works Of Mercy:

We're Late For Work

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Right...god Working

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 2, 2003

While on vacation, I came across road construction signs "Keep Right...men at work". In Acts 3:1-11, we see that God is at work through Peter and John.

July 2, 2003 Title: Keep Right, God Working Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction Thanks for all your prayers for us while we were on vacation! We had a wonderful time! I’ll have to be honest, I was looking forward to going on vacation... but I certainly was NOT looking forward to: the long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Principle Of Profitless Hard Work

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2004

On the front, Jesus prayed for fruit, in the middle, He bore fruit afterwards he thanked God for fruit so work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow.

The Lord will do special things through this message. It will release you into your divine destiny and will become a positive memorial in your life. Therefore, I want you to decree loud and clear like this: "My heavens, open by fire now, in the name of Jesus." "Every Pharaoh that is pursuing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balancing Work, Leisure And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 4, 2004

Single message written for Labor Day weekend that gives a Biblical perspective to balancing our time.

BALANCING OUR WORK, LEISURE AND FAITH SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed how many times the key to contented living is to walk the middle ground between extremes? For example: In Parenting: we are trying to walk the balance between being too strict or too permissive. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Living In Your Work

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2004

In this messsage we will look at the principle, the power, the practice and the purpose for living Extreme in the workplace. (Extreme Living - part 3)

Extreme Living At Your Work Extreme Living – part 3 IF – you have your bible please TURN to Isaiah chapter 6… In the year that King Uzziah died… OKAY - let’s pause there for a moment… BECAUSE - there is a reason for Isaiah recording those 7 words… AND – we will miss that reason if we just read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Does A Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

Message describes what to look for when God does a work with emphasis on the type of man/woman God uses.

WHEN GOD DOES A WORK - Matthew 3:1-12 In these verses, we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing out near the Jordan River. He is announcing the arrival of the Kingdom of God. He tells people that things are changing. God is about to do something new. Did you notice? The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Working For Our Good Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 4, 2004

Throughout the entire course of human history, God has been working toward the salvation of His people.

God Working For Our Good Rom. 8:28 Intro.: We usually apply this passage to our personal lives, especially when there is calamity. Of course, that’s valid, but there is much more in view. It involves cosmic events. God’s eternal plan to redeem mankind is in view as the apostle writes. God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Your Relationships Work Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As Christ-followers, we have the responsibility to prioritize our family relationships by submitting, loving, obeying, and encouraging. We must also give attention to our jobs by working hard and by being fair.

Making Your Relationships Work During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Work's Through The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 21, 2004

God work’s through the church to accomplish His goal and the church is to use all the resources available.

"By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; 6 Who established the mountains by His strength, Being clothed with power; 7 You who still the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty Power For A Mighty Work

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

God gives his power if we enlist in His work

Mighty Power for a Mighty Work Rethinking – paradigm shift – never thought about it this way before 90-year-old golf pro Harvey Penick, success has come late. His first book, Little Red Book, sold more than a million copies. "In the 1920s Penick bought a red spiral notebook and began jotting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Wonder Working Power In Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2004

Overcoming things that block prayer

Does your religion lead others to Christ? Do your life and the way in which you treat others influence them for good? One morning a little clock in a shop window in a small town stopped for a half hour. Children on their way to school stopped to play and others talked because they all believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan