Sermons on Works:

Grace At Work 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2012

Having looked at “new men”, and a new “society”; Paul now turns his attention to new standards that will define this new order.

Dakota Community Church July 22, 2012 Grace at Work - 1 Ephesians 4-6 Closing thoughts on Paul’s Powerful Prayer: Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Working To Accomplish The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Thompson on Mar 14, 2012

This sermon is a look at an example in working to accomplish God’s will set by the nation of Israel right after the death of Joshua

Judges 1:1-8 Working to Accomplish the Will of God INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges picks up right where Joshua left off. We have an account of Joshua’s death here that was mentioned also at the end of Joshua. When Joshua died it was up to the tribes of the children of Israel to take the land ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How God Works

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a very famous story, but we have to get passed the "wow!" response. It is a model of how God works, and how He uses His servants to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 Intro: There are not a lot of songs written about people of the Bible other than Jesus. 1. can’t think of one about Paul, or Peter, or John. 2. but I grew up singing one about Daniel. “Standing on a purpose firm, heeding God’s command. Honor them the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

The clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit.

Tonight we will see the clearest revelation of the Holy Spirit given by the Lord Himself. He had already revealed who the Person of the Holy Spirit is back in John 14. Now, He reveals the WORK of the Holy Spirit. READ v. 7. We know that it is the Holy Spirit who comforts and helps us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing His Work

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 9, 2012

This is an Easter monologue describing Cleopas' experience of meeting the Resurrected Lord on the road to Emmaus and having his mind and heart opened to God's plan of salvation.

FINISHING HIS WORK Luke 24:13-49 Introduction Today is Resurrection Sunday. Have you let the Resurrected Lord change your life? Then Jesus spoke about you on Resurrection Sunday so many years ago when He said to His disciples, ”Because you have seen Me, you believed; blessed are those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Baptist

Working With Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012

God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finishing His Work Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 13, 2009

Philippians 1:1-6. Paul rejoices in his relationship with the Philippian church and the certainty that Christ will finish his work in them.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FINISHING HIS WORK PHILIPPIANS 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Today we are going to begin a study of the book of Philippians. If you turn in your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 you will be in the right place. We are calling our study Again I Say Rejoice. This, of course, is taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Works Of The Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

We must gain an understanding of who the enemy is and how he works.

Recognizing the Works of the Enemy. I. Review of our enemy. A. Why does the enemy oppose you? 1.You are a source of pleasure to God. Rev 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the purpose of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:7-11 INTRO: Jesus spoke the words of the text to His disciples. He told them that it was expedient or profitable for them that He should go away. If He did not go away, the Holy Spirit would not come to them. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Working Out For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Paul calls us to an amazing life of working out the gift of salvation.

One of golf’s moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball waited on the tee. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

A Way To Make It Work

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 14, 2009

God is trying to take us all to new places in the things of Him, He is trying to get us to listen to His voice and listen to His bid.Through Jesus we have a way to make it work.

A Way To Make It Work 1 Peter 2:1-10 1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Good Works Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2009

We are Saved in order to do good works.

Grace and good works. – Ephesians 2:8-10 “Rich” Video by Rob Bell – Nooma series Ephesians 2:8-10 (Today’s New International Version) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: *other

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Work Ahead

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

John the Baptist hits the scene as a messenger to God.

Road Work Ahead Last week we looked at the words of Jesus, where He describes the second coming. We were reminded that no one would know the exact time. However the signs would be clear…not just to Christians or scientist. But everyone would know that destruction was coming. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Congregational