Sermons on Works:

A Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2001

When the real Jesus is seen, he presents problems -- either he is too difficult for us to accept, or he is offensive to our sloppy ways of doing church, or we are just too tired of churchiness -- but his words of life revive our weariness.

I notice that they’ve revived one of the old-time television shows. We can once again see, “To Tell the Truth”. The idea of “To Tell the Truth” is that three people come out, and they all stand and give a name – the same name. Then someone reads a few sentences about the person who actually has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Works

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003

Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work It Out! Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 21, 2003

What does it mean to work out our salvation?

Philippians 2:12-13 Sunday, April 7, 2002 I brought along a little object lesson this morning. However, it was not for its role as a yoyo. It is for the convenience of its shape to illustrate a pendulum. In my fifteen years of ministry experience I gave observed that the church often swings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Work

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

God needs someone to do GOOD WORK in this day and time.

" A Good Work " Phil 1: 6-11 Remember the Day of your Conversion? " Oh Happy DAY….." Do you remember being born again? The Christian Life is more than getting religion. Baptism and church membership cannot save. Religious ceremonies and pronouncements cannot save. Model the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working For A Living

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work! Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

A look at Philippians 1:6

Truths That Transform Philippians 1:6 God is at work. He who began... God is doing a good work. Philippians 1:9 1Cor. 13 Gal 5:22 God’s work in you is in progress. Philippians 1:9; 1:25; 2:12 Romans 7:15, 18b *You can give up on God but God will not give up on you.* God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Holiness

Work It Out! Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 5, 2001

A look at Philippians 2:12-18

Truths That Transform #4 Work It Out! Philippians 2:12-18 Continue to work it out 1 Corinthians 9:24 Galatians 6:9 Ephesians 6:10-20 Philippians 3:12-14 Work out your salvation Walk your own road Walk it w/ fear & trembling Work it out w/ the end in mind That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Holiness

Will Work For Perks

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2001

Who do you work for and why?

Will Work If Perked If you live in a metropolitan area, you will see people standing on corners holding various signs. They might say, "Will Work For Food" or something similar. One person was at least honest and the sign said, "I Need A Beer, Not Work." Ironically, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome At Work

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

How should Christians act in the workplace? Does God even care about my work?

August 15, 1999 Awesome At Work “Being Godly Workman”  How are Christians to act and react in the workplace?  Does God really even care about what kind of workman I am?  Is what I do at work really that important to Jesus? God designed us to be awesome at our work. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 12 in a series of messages on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 12 “Faith That Works” Date: October 20, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction This morning we will address an issue which some claim to be very controversial. But I want you to remember; God is not the Author of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of The Flesh

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon deals with a Look at our Flesh. And what we can find in it.

THE WORKS OF THE FLESH Gal 5:16. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Introduction Today I want to begin a study with the fruit of the spirit, I would like to take each one and break it down so we all can learn from it and maybe we all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Church

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006

This outline demonstrates how the local church is to impact the world.

The Work Of The Church John 4:1-43 1 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God