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Short Sermon #73: THE WORK OF GOD IS TO BELIEVE IN JESUS - Our most popular short sermons

"Jesus answered, 'The work of God is this:  to believe in the one he has sent " - John 6  Verse  29 (NIV) .   This verse always gets me thinking. I have read it over and over and have come to the conclusion that this is the root or foundation of Christianity -  the work of God ,  as John defined it. The work of God that we do without working is the work that results in the Lord embracing us, taking us into His household, and making us members of His great family - children of God.   In addition, there is no other way people may live in the Kingdom of God except by believing in Him at every turn . When things get really tough, when push comes to shove, when one finds themselves between a rock and a hard place, I have seen many turning their hope towards some other things, things that are disgusting in the sight of the Lord! All the other works that we do 'for God' can never amount to work before Him unless they spring from the work given in John 6:...

Short Sermon #72: WOULD YOU STILL ATTEND CHURCH SERVICES? - Our top sermons of all time

" I am the Lord your God. I created you and placed you on the earth. Your responsibility while on the earth is to worship me because I am your Creator. You will, however, receive nothing from me - no material or other blessings. The life that I made available to you through my son should be sufficient for you. Be sure to worship me and magnify my name as long as you live." - God Let us assume that this is God's message to you.  Take a little time to meditate on it. After that, ask yourself the question, "Would I still attend church if this were the case?" Every churchgoer should find time for some serious self-introspection, time to take stock in the most honest of ways. I believe that worshipping God is serious business. I also believe that it is very easy for one to mistake whatever else they may be doing for worshipping.  It is of the utmost importance for every churchgoer to be completely sure of their ground; to be able ...