Sermons on Works Salvation: showing 2,806-2,820 of 173,078

Getting On With Others! (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2020

Getting on with others (marriage / family / work) - Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Husbands and Wives: Love and Submission (3:18-19): (2). Parents and Children: Encouragement and Obedience (3:20-21): (3). Masters and Servants: Honesty & Devotion (3:22 to 4:1): SERMON BODY: Ill: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

Requiring Your Best

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

Whatever we do for the Lord, we should do our best we can for Him.

Requiring Your Best Whole-heartedly Working For The Lord The writer of the Book of Colossians gives us a truth that everyone must grasp and apply, "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 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Wiseman Had To Say About Work

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 28, 2023

Addresses work in the book of Proverbs

Proverbs work and laziness Turn with me this morning please to the book of Proverbs. Proverbs chapter 6. Proverbs chapter 6, and in a few minutes we will begin in verse 9. Proverbs chapter 6 and beginning in verse 9. The week before last, Gladys and I went to California, and got to meet Drew’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out The Message Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2023

True religion puts words into action.

Living Out The Message Jeffery Anselmi / General True Religion / Faith; Example / James 1:19–25 True religion puts words into action. INTRODUCTION • Have you been around a person who could talk a good game? • They would tell you how great they were at whatever they bragged about. • I have seen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We`ll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jul 16, 2023

A look at the roles of Christians.

If you have your Bible, please open it to 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 3. A pastor was leaving his area and was saying farewell to his congregation at the Church doors for the last time. He shook the hand of an elderly lady as she walked out. She said, "Your successor won't be as good as ...read more

What Does The Bible Say About Labor Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Labor

What Does the Bible Say About Labor 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Ephesians 4:28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

These Things That Are Indispensable

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 10, 2021

As a Christian we must have these in our life.

These things that are indispensable 1. Without shedding of blood there is no remission. Hebrews 9: 22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 2.Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11: 6But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021

Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Luke 21:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Your Own Boss!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Say You Have Faith, So What Now?

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 28, 2023

Genuine faith reveals itself in works and in the love we show for the Lord and others.

Show me your faith! Open your mind and heart to the truth so that you may mature in the faith. Genuine faith reveals itself in works and in love in response to Christ as Lord over our life. “You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Matthew 8:29, James 2:26

Denomination: Other

Genesis Chapter Thirty-One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob decides to return to his home country with his wives and children, but Laban peruses him. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 31 Jacob, having communicated his design to his wives, departs secretly from Laban ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose That Good Part

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 6, 2022

Martha opened her home to Jesus and did her best to be a good hostess. Mary, on the other hand, opened her heart to Jesus and tried her best just to love the Lord. While Martha labored, Mary listened and found a place of worship at the feet of Jesus.

Illus: Recently I received an important text in the early hours of Sunday Morning. It was information that I would most likely need for the coming weeks. It was from someone I love and have known for decades. So in the midst of my Sunday Morning Meditation, I figured it being 6am it was weighing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Jesus First

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2022

When Christ warned the disciples that he’d be leaving them, they didn’t take the news very well. He left them with words of comfort and admonition to help them overcome this test in their life.

INTRODUCTION • As we continue our series today, we will dig into an area of testing that is one most, if not all of us, have experienced or will, at some point in our life experience. • Have you ever been in a situation where you felt alone and abandoned? • What did that feel like? • The thought ...read more

Scripture: John 16:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships And Our Future.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 5, 2020

Things that we need to remember about what God has said

Illustration: And the record for the world’s shortest job is… “I got hired for a corporate job. I had my first day and it seemed to be going well and then I, and the rest of my department, got called in for a surprise meeting. Turns out we were all getting laid off. Yep. I got laid off on my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible