Sermons on Works Salvation:

Results Of God/Man Teamwork Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2009

Work is not a curse when done with God and the results can be incredible!

Contrary to popular beliefs, work is ordained by God! We read at the very beginning of God’s Word in Genesis 2:15, The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Work is not a curse if done with God! Here’s a guy who finally found the perfect job: My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Struggle With Time Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

The Sabbath is not just a day of rest. It is the fulfilment of the whole wek of God’s work and our part in that work

I think you’d have to agree that the fourth commandment has led to more legalism than all the other 9 put together. It’s such a quantifiable thing isn’t it? "Six days you shall labor and do all your work but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work." So we make ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God-Honoring Ambition Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

WOrking hard for the Lord.

Title: God-Honoring Ambition Text: Chapter 2:11-20 God-honoring ambition leads to a life of purpose. Nehemiah 2:11-20 11 So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days. 12 And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging Together

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2012

Paul teaches us to hang together as a church.

Hanging Together Ephesians 4:1-16 • Benjamin Franklin said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we will all hang separately" He said this to the fellow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 4, 2008

The life of faith as demonstrated by Abraham

Text: Hebrews 11:8-19 Title: The Life of Faith Introduction Last Sunday we looked at the verse “And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (v6) Faith is 1. Coming to God. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Put Out To Sea

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008

From this text, let’s get some ideas about setting sail in life in order to accomplish God’s will. 1- We must set sail for our mission 2- We must set sail in regard to the Lord’s will

INTRO.- Luke said, "We put out to sea." ILL.- Recently, we heard that Edward Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor, a cancer, but he’s not giving up. You have to give him credit for this. He’s continuing to do, to go about his business. And over Memorial Day weekend he even put out to sea and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Landmine Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly landmine.

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 1: The Landmine of Compromise Summary: Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lawful Authority Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2011

Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB)

Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8 Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB) Pro 6:6 You lazy people, you should watch what the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 6:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Task; Our Task

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 3, 2011

God calls you to serve within His church. He wants you to put your hands to work for Him, to invest your time in a work that lasts.

9-4-11 God’s Task, Our Task Labor Day NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Nehemiah had noticed, and was troubled that the wall had fallen into disrepair. He had defined the purpose, communicated his discontent, and motivated the people to accept the task. Now the work began. The walls of Jerusalem had been in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Entering The Race Pt.1

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2011

Paul uses the analogy of a runner to describe the Christians spiritual growth. No living-breathing believer has reached their goal of Christlikeness, but like the runner in a race, you must continue to pursue it. To pursue means to begin to dream, to p

Entering the Race Philippians 3: 12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 3 "The Perfect Vision In Imperfect Times!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Preparing for the Vision of God: 1. We must make an accurate assessment of the situation! Nehemiah 2:17 "So I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins and its gates have been burned down." (HCSB) Question: How would you describe your current ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Home The Bacon Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011

1- Please bring home the bacon 2- Please don’t beat mama 3- Please do go to church

INTRO.- ILL.- Anne Carlson wrote: My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Manufacturers Or Distributors? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Discussion on distributing vs. manufacturing God’s divine resources.

Are We Manufacturers or Distributors? (Acts 3:1-9, Luke 9:10-17) Introduction: “A little nun was on a much desired mission assignment to the Apache Indians. She was so excited that she drove past the last gas station without noticing that she needed gas. She ran out of gas about a mile down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seasons Of Life (Part 2 - The Middle Years) Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 10, 2011

What are some of the tests we face in the middle years of life and how ought we navigate them to the glory of God?

INTRODUCTION Our growth (physically, intellectually, spiritually etc), up to the age of about 25 can be likened to drinking from a fire hydrant. We get twelve years of formal education, maybe some tertiary study or an apprenticeship, and then there’s all the life experiences we get outside that. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: *other