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Work, calling, diligence, stewardship, and service

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SERMON • SERMON 1087

The Hexapla Of Mystery

1 Timothy 3:16

… The last point of the Church's witness is that Jesus was "RECEIVED UP INTO GLORY." Only this word about it—He was so received because His work

SERMON • SERMON 1945

Christ's Work No Failure

Isaiah 42:4

… Another fellow flings his tools about, rushes at the work without system, makes the dust fly, litters the place with chips, spoils the work and leaves it in …

SERMON • SERMON 1807

A Call to the Lord's Own Flock

Ezekiel 34:30

… prosperous in the life and work of God is difficult enough, but to continue so—this is the work, this is the labor! Hence our cries to God …

SERMON • SERMON 1410

Believers Free from the Dominion of Sin

Romans 6:14

… The most pleasing service in the world is that which is done from motives of affection and not for wages. The servant who only does his work for …

SERMON • SERMON 973

The Power of Christ Illustrated by the Resurrection

Philippians 3:20

… By the feeblest means he can work mightily, can take hold of us, unfit as we are for service, and make us fit, can grasp us in our …

SERMON • SERMON 841

Crowding to Touch the Savior

Mark 3:10

… Christian labor we may think that little is required of us, but as soon as we once enter, heart and soul, into the Master's service, we shall …

SERMON • SERMON 1978

Untitled Sermon

Ephesians 1:12

… Trust in Christ brings to God greater glory than anything else we can produce. "What shall we do," said one, "that we may work the work of God …

SERMON • SERMON 3095

Faith in Christ

Acts 16:31

… They had been teaching him all they could, but it was weary work. He had a little brain left and, after long teaching, and especially teaching him the …

SERMON • SERMON 1055

Ingratitude of Man

John 1:11

… Though, by declaring the glad tidings of salvation He rendered to His hearers the most precious service, some of them, in return, sought to entrap Him in His …

SERMON • SERMON 2545

The Greatest Folly in the World

Romans 3:11

… Why, you would not keep a horse if it did not labor for you! You would not even let a dog live in your house if it did …

SERMON • SERMON 2578

Refusing to Be Comforted

Psalm 77:2

… I will meditate also on all Your work. "I will not have any more of my works—I will meditate on Your work. I will get to You …

SERMON • SERMON 1723

"Knock!"

Matthew 7:12

… And if, after all, it should still seem that you have not obtained your desire, then knock and so come to closer and more agonizing work—use not …

SERMON • SERMON 1967

Plain Gospel For Plain People

Deuteronomy 30:11-14

… True servants of God take away every veil that they can and labor to set forth Christ evidently crucified among the people. The more they have done this …

SERMON • SERMON 1638

Men Without Heart, Sight, or Hearing

Deuteronomy 29:4

… Brothers and Sisters, remember that these Jews, in subsequent generations, had great Prophets among them and what was the success of their labor? Did they not cry, "Who …

SERMON • SERMON 1524

Your Personal Salvation

1 Peter 1:9-12

… But I will still more labor to commend it to those who possess it not, that having some idea of the greatness of its value, they may be …

SERMON • SERMON 2414

The Prodigal's Climax

Luke 15:17

… There is a weary labor to get something that may stay the spirit, a descending to the degradation of feeding swine, a willingness to eat of the husks …

SERMON • SERMON 1049

Intercessory Prayer

Psalm 141:5

… and yet forget them in my supplications? Can I see their work of faith and labor of love and never implore a blessing upon them? Can I wrap …

SERMON • SERMON 1728

The Works of the Devil Destroyed

1 John 3:8

… The work of sin is the work of the devil because it is such work as he delights in. What are the works of the devil? They are …

SERMON • SERMON 2514

Servus Servorum

Luke 22:27

… When she gets up in the morning, it is not her work to look to her own comfort. The true servant in the house glides along quietly, watching …

SERMON • SERMON 1529

A Powerful Reason For Coming To Christ

Mark 3:8

… and the six weekdays melt away my one day's work! It is weary work to labor thus in vain! A painter takes his brush and though he …

SERMON • SERMON 2581

Perfection in Christ

Colossians 1:28

… hardly able to doa good work, went to Heaven just as surely as the man shall who lives 80 years in the service of his Master! It is …

SERMON • SERMON 2810

'Nevertheless at Your Word'

Luke 5:5

… So, too, is it with regard to Christian service. I will suppose that you have begun to labor for Christ and that you feel very stupid at it …

SERMON • SERMON 1858

God Our Continual Resort

Psalm 71:3

… You are secure against all the trials and troubles of Providence, since these shall work together for your good! The griefs and pangs of death you need not …

SERMON • SERMON 1370

Sheep Among Wolves

Matthew 10:16

… May the Spirit of all Grace work in us according to His Divine power and perfect in us the will of the Lord. Though primarily addressed to the …

SERMON • SERMON 429

Grace Exalted—Boasting Excluded

Romans 3:27

… And if it is of works, then it is not of Grace, otherwise work is no more work. It must be either one or the other. These two …

SERMON • SERMON 1796

Concerning Saints

Psalm 145:10

… who hold up my hands, from day to day, in my work of faith and labor of love. There are as many saints in England as there are …

SERMON • SERMON 1430

Refined, But Not With Silver

Isaiah 48:10

… Silver refining is but rough work compared with the Lord's purification of His people and, therefore, He says, "I have refined you, but not with silver." The …

SERMON • SERMON 1094

Always and for All Things

Ephesians 5:20

… None of us will say, "I pray You have me excused." The poorest, weakest and least-gifted person can give thanks! The work of thanksgiving does not belong …

SERMON • SERMON 437

A Sight Of Self

Isaiah 64:6

… And we all are the work of Your hand." Isaiah 64:6 , 7 , 8 . IT is easy to commit sin but hard to confess it. Man will transgress …

SERMON • SERMON 2720

The Savior Resting in His Love

Zephaniah 3:17

… and he, therefore, rejoices in the very love which once caused him to labor. Now see the Lord Jesus Christ laboring in His love. Love fetched Him from …

SERMON • SERMON 1300

Life's Need and Maintenance

Psalm 22:29

… When, through depression of spirit, through the assaults of Satan and through inability to see the work of the Spirit in their souls, they shall be brought so …

SERMON • SERMON 1011

Job's Regret and Our Own

Job 29:2

… to labor, too, but that Sunday School class sees you no longer; no street preaching now; no tract distributing now; all forms of Christ’s service you have …

SERMON • SERMON 1402

"Lead Us Not Into Temptation"

Matthew 6:13

… They are not bound to wait upon her in the palace with personal service though they acknowledge her as their honored sovereign. Dukes and such like are her …

SERMON • SERMON 1970

Loving Persuasion

Acts 28:23

… O Divine Spirit, work through me at this time and let the eternal purposes of love be fulfilled! O my Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I entreat you …

SERMON • SERMON 1692

"Without Carefulness"

1 Corinthians 7:32

… to this chief work everything must be subordinated. If a thing is lawful to me, and yet, while lawful, it hinders me in the service of God, it …

SERMON • SERMON 1080

Our Gifts and How To Use Them

2 Timothy 1:6

… O Spirit of the living God, lead all Your people to downright, earnest and actual service of the Redeemer, and especially work in us to that end! III …

SERMON • SERMON 2517

From Twenty-five to Thirty-five

Matthew 20:3

WORK WOULD THE LORD HAVE THESE IDLERS DO— "Go you also into the vineyard." One would think, from what you hear from some men, that the service of …

SERMON • SERMON 481

A Drama in Five Acts

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

… Wherefore, O sons of men, are ye thus beside yourselves? "Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth …

SERMON • SERMON 1693

That Horrible East Wind!

Colossians 3:15

… Give it hard labor and short commons! Bring it down till it is no longer able to rebel as it does. Come, peace of God, and help me …

SERMON • SERMON 2558

Songs in the Night

Job 35:10

… Well, what then? We shall not always labor in vain, or spend our strength for nothing! A day is coming when every minister of Christ shall speak with …