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Send us Fan MailPaul tells us in his epistles that we should follow the pattern he has laid out. This is important, as he gives us the practical information in this last section of this epistle.Support the show

How should we interpret the "if you continue" verse in Colossians 1? My coworker is blessing everything in our warehouse! How was Jesus born without sin? How should we view Israel today in light of Jesus? Is God trying to break us? What does it mean to pray for something but to be "willing" for it not to happen? What are the good works God prepared in advance for us?

Lords Day 32 -The power of our works -The purpose of our works

JUL. 16, 2026You're called to do "good works"."Being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God." Col 1:10 NKJVMany people know how Helen Keller overcame the difficult physical challenge of being left without hearing, speech, and sight after contracting fever as a baby and how she eventually learned to communicate by learning Braille. Her life inspired millions of people. One of her ardent admirers was author Mark Twain. She was invited to visit every president at the White House from her childhood on. What many people don't know, however, is how hard Helen worked as an adult. After graduating with honors from Radcliffe College, she worked to help others until her death at the age of eighty-eight.She authored numerous articles. She gave lectures for the American Foundation for the Blind and raised millions of dollars for them.On her eightieth birthday, she was given the Helen Keller International Award for those who give outstanding help to the blind. In the Bible, Paul prayed for the Colossian Christians: "That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him" (Col 1:10 NKJV). And he gave them two ways in which they could do this: "Being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (NKJV). Faith and works; spirituality and service; ministering to the Lord and meeting the needs of others. That's how Helen Keller lived. You say, "But my goal is to please the Lord rather than people." Here's how you do that: "With goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men" (Eph 6:7 NKJV). Hymn writer Charles Meigs wrote: "Others, Lord, yes others, let this my motto be. Help me to live for others, that I may live like Thee."You're called to do "good works" Help me to live for others.Share This DevotionalSend us Fan MailSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Send us Fan MailAs we continue to look at the practical issues, Paul speaks of the works done by those as leaders in the assembly. This episode looks at how works impact the individual, as some would say they are necessary for salvation and others would say, as the Apostle Paul does, that they are the result of our salvation and are not necessary to become a member of the Body of Christ.Support the show

God glorifies Himself by justifying us apart from any works of our own, and by producing in us works that could not have come from us.

God glorifies Himself by justifying us apart from any works of our own, and by producing in us works that could not have come from us.

In this week's Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick and Michael discuss what the Bible teaches about heavenly rewards. If salvation is entirely by grace through faith, why does Scripture also speak of being judged according to our works? Do rewards in heaven undermine the gospel of grace, or do they reveal something important about God's purposes for His people?

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a common question these days. It seems most popular to believe that being regenerate will […]

1 Timothy 5:9-16 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what good works look like by considering the kinds of good works enrolled widows need a reputation for.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26124The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

In this sermon, pastor Matt reminds us that those who keep up the good work of faith enjoy the full assurance of hope. Though salvation by grace is held out in the gospel, we must be diligent to prove the genuineness of our faith in Christ until the end if we are to receive what has been promised.

BIG IDEA “The good life isn't earned, only received.” FALLEN CONDITION We trust our works for what only God can give. Like the bewitched Galatians, we know the gospel and yet live as though our performance, our persistence, and our religion will finally earn what was always meant to be received. The harder we climb the tower, the further we get from Home. SOLUTION IN CHRIST Christ kept the covenant we could not. He became the seed of Abraham, buried in death and raised by the Spirit, so that by faith we receive what we could never earn: the gift of the Spirit, a Father, and a place in the family of every nation Abraham was promised. VISION FOR THE GROVE The Grove to become a community that stops trying to build Eden and starts receiving it. A people who do great things in the world not to reach the presence of God, but from it. To become unlikely friends who become family, living proof that the promise made to Abraham is being kept in this room. Links: Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry: https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If this video was helpful to you, please like, comment, and subscribe — and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Send us Fan MailAs we continue to look at this passage, we see the works which are supposed to be there. This episode discusses the works done by those in the positions of authority.Support the show

Series: N/AService: B - Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Mark KempleSunday evening sermon Mark Kemple

Do Catholics believe we have to earn our salvation? Are we saved by faith alone? What role do good works actually play in the Christian life? In this episode, Fr. Michael and Fr. Christopher Trummer discuss faith, works, grace, justification, salvation, and sanctification from a Catholic perspective. They explain why Catholics do not believe we can earn salvation by our own efforts, while also showing why Scripture repeatedly teaches that real faith must bear fruit in love, obedience, perseverance, and good works. This conversation looks at passages from Ephesians, Romans, James, Matthew 25, John 15, Philippians 2, and more. The goal is not to reduce salvation to self-reliance or religious performance, but also not to fall into passivity. The Christian life is a life of grace-filled cooperation with God. We are saved by grace. We receive that grace through faith. And that faith, if it is living, works through love. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: why faith and works is controversial 01:10 Salvation, justification, and different Christian language 02:10 The objective offer of grace and how we receive it 03:00 Salvation as past, present, and future 05:00 Catholics do not believe we earn salvation 06:20 Ephesians, Romans, and salvation by grace 07:05 The good thief and the essence of salvation 08:00 What Catholics mean by “works” 09:20 Justification and God's initiative 10:40 Persevering in grace 11:45 “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling” 13:00 Once saved, always saved? 14:10 John 15, bearing fruit, and remaining in Christ 15:30 Can salvation be lost? 17:00 Serious sin as a rupture of relationship 18:30 Confidence, certainty, and perseverance 20:40 Matthew 25 and the final judgment 24:25 The rich young man and keeping the commandments 25:20 What is faith? 26:30 James, demons, and faith without works 27:40 Biblical faith as the response of the whole person 29:30 Merit, grace, and heavenly reward 32:10 Abiding in Christ through obedience 33:35 Necessary does not mean earned 34:25 Revelation, the talents, and reward 36:00 The danger of passivity 37:15 Human cooperation with God's grace 38:05 Righteousness, holiness, and imputed righteousness 42:00 God's grace actually transforms us 43:30 The prodigal son and imperfect repentance 45:10 The danger of self-reliance 46:30 Pelagianism and trying to save ourselves 48:40 Trying to “muscle” love 49:30 Not self-reliance, not passivity 50:15 Cooperation with grace in concrete action 51:30 Saints, effort, and grace-filled work 52:30 Working without worry, haste, or desperation 54:00 Avoiding the “holy bunker” 55:00 Final takeaway: grace, grit, and fruitfulness 55:40 Closing prayer

Good Works Collective is a job ministry that is helping people find more than just the next job. They are building people up spiritually and equipping them to enter into new careers. They are building self-esteem and community that is allowing people to find purpose and God's calling in their work. They are helping break down the barriers that can prevent those that are just working to make ends meet, to help them find careers that allow for purpose and fruitfulness.

Good Works Collective is a job ministry that is helping people find more than just the next job. They are building people up spiritually and equipping them to enter into new careers. They are building self-esteem and community that is allowing people to find purpose and God's calling in their work. They are helping break down the barriers that can prevent those that are just working to make ends meet, to help them find careers that allow for purpose and fruitfulness.

Send us Fan MailAs Paul speaks about the leaders in the local assembly, he mentions the issues of their works. This episode starts to look at the importance of works in this dispensation.Support the show

Sara rejoins the show to talk with Randi about vocational training, particularly throughout the Southern Finger Lakes. They discuss some of the classes offered for students - and adults - at BOCES. And of course, the podcast ends with some more Nonprofit Tea.

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Rome ExaminedThe post Responding to Roman Catholic Teaching, Part 6: Good Works – Bryan Wolfmueller, 6/23/26 (1741) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

What does it look like to live, in our relationships with others, in light of the gospel? What sort of life is appropriate to the calling we have recieved?I. What does Paul assume in verses one and two? II. What does he specifically urge in verses one and two? III. And how are we supposed to do that?  

Titus 3:12–15 || Good Works, Greetings, and Grace || Josh King by Meridian Church

First Timothy teaches us about the last days and Second Corinthians give us some insight into one of Satan's most effective strategies; religion, good works, and self-righteousness. Some things Christians do in the name of the faith, while not bad on their own, become evil when Christ, his finished work, and the message of rescue from death is subjugated to somehow trying to "make the world a better place" and performing rituals in an attempt to put God in our debt. Adding rituals makes us feel even more special.

1 Timothy 2:8-15 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss Paul's instructions to men and women. Both are about removing violence and competition in order to pursue peace and good work.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25884The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

This morning the Lord gave me a word for someone but a word was in there for me tooIt was about pride thar gets in the way of relationships and even if God sends the right person you can spoil it by not having the right attuide. Isometimes we do goodworks to benefit ourselves it looks good on our cv we can get things at a good price in goodwill shops and volunteers are needed. But God does not only want us to do good works he wants us to have good heart because goodworks will always flow from a good heart. Father God we ask you today to help us to change to have the right heart and attitude towards people and things in Jesus christ mighty name we pray amen, thank you for listening to blessed and free 63 where Jesus christ is Lord

The best way for us to truly show our faith in Christ is through our actions. If we don't back up our faith with our works then our faith is dead and makes no difference in our lives.

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmal.com Garth Heckman So what am I talking about today?  But we get our gifting, our passions our talents and our purpose all confused. What is what? Gifting is a natural ability. Athletics, singing, math, Art Passion is something we love doing. Performing, creating, teaching, playing Talents are typically something we have practiced to achieve.  And sometimes these all weave together for the perfect storm.    But none are the sum total of our purpose!    The Bible doesn't give just one single sentence for a person's purpose;  it unfolds it like a grand narrative with a few core pillars.    OT and NT a person's ultimate purpose is generally broken down into three main relationships:    -  your relationship with God,    -  your relationship with others,    -  and your relationship with the world around you.   1. To Know God and Bring Him Glory MGLG At the very foundation, the Bible states that humans were created by God and for God. Your primary purpose is to be in a relationship with Him and to reflect His character to the world.   Reflecting His Image: In Genesis 1:27, it says humans are made in the "image of God." Think of this like a mirror—our job is to reflect His love, justice, kindness, and creativity into the world. Bringing Him Glory: MGLG -The prophet Isaiah quotes God as saying, "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made" (Isaiah 43:7). BOTTOM LINE: LOOK LIKE GOD AND MAKE HIM LOOK GOOD       2. The Twin Pillars: Love God, Love People When Jesus was asked what the most important commandment in the entire scripture was, He simplified the entire Old Testament law into two direct actions. This is often looked at as the "Ultimate Summary" of human purpose.   MATTHEW 22:37 The first commandment Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and spirit. Second greatest is to lover your neighbor as yourself.        3. Cultivate the World (The Cultural Mandate) Purpose in the Bible isn't just spiritual; it's also practical and action-oriented. Right at the beginning of the human story, God gave mankind a specific job description regarding the earth itself. In Genesis 1:28, humans are told to "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it." This is often called the Cultural Mandate. It means humans are designed to be stewards—caretakers of creation. Your purpose includes taking raw potential (whether that's land, a business, a family, or a talent) and cultivating or literally squeezing everything out of it to help life thrive. 4. Walking in Unique, Prepared Good Works   the Apostle Paul writes about how Gods purpose intertwines with our purpose which is good works.  We are uniquely crafted for specific contributions to this world.   "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10   The word used for "handiwork" or "workmanship" in the original Greek text is poiema (where we get our word poem). The Bible views your life as a unique masterpiece designed to carry out specific good deeds that match your exact strengths, personality, and experiences. Does "Handiwork" Tie into "Good Works"? Thematically yes, strongly: The verse's logic flows from identity (we are God's crafted masterpiece) to purpose (created for good works God pre-planned). Being God's poiema equips and orients us toward the erga agatha. Good works are the outworking and goal of His creative work in us—not the cause of salvation, but its fruit (tying back to vv. 8–9).   Picture this: His work in us, created us for his works through us to fulfill his purpose.      Handiwork vs. Good works in Eph. 2:8,9 Two different words. Gods work is a masterpiece Our work is a labor. ONE IS OUR IDENTITY THE OTHER IS OUR ACTIVITY     Life experiences we see in scripture and the real world.  Their life experiences were not random or wasted but formed the precise preparation, character development, skills, relationships, and credibility God used for their callings.** The Bible shows a consistent pattern: God shapes people through seasons of obscurity, suffering, failure, cultural exposure, and incremental faithfulness long before the "big moment." These experiences built humility, dependence on God, specific competencies, empathy, and strategic positioning.     David (1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel) **Key experiences**: Rejected by His father born illegitimate, Shepherd boy overlooked by family, given menial jobs, trials by lion/bear protecting sheep, anointed privately as future king, served Saul as musician/warrior, faced Goliath with past faithfulness as proof, 13 plus years as fugitive hiding in caves from Saul, attracted misfits and losers, forced to work with the Philistines his enemies.    - **How it prepared him**: Learned how to deal with rejection and turn to God. Shepherding taught leadership, courage, and reliance on God (Psalms reflect this). Defeating Goliath came from tested faith in small battles. Wilderness years forged trust in God's timing (refusing to kill Saul), developed military strategy, and created a loyal following. These equipped him to unite Israel, establish the kingdom, write worship that endures, and prepare the way for the temple/Solomon. His "rejection" years were kingship training.

This week, one of our Auburn Elders, Andy Leisewitz, brings our TITUS series to a close. As followers of Jesus, we are called to devote ourselves to good works—engaging in practical acts of love that meet the needs of those around us. Join us as we explore what it looks like to live out the gospel through a life of faith.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO GAFUA 15 IUNI 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: Ia e mauoa i galuega lelei (Be rich in good works) Tauloto Tusi Paia: Efeso 2:10 “Auā o lana lava galuega i tatou, na faia i tatou ‘iā Keriso Iesu, ‘ina ‘ia faia galuega lelei, na saunia anamua e le Atua, ‘ina ‘ia tatou sāvavali ai.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: 1 Timoteo 6:17-19Sa ou nofo i se tasi aso i le fale o se tagata mauoa ma sa ia valaaulia a'u i le meaai o le taeao. Ina ua ou oo atu i le laulau ai, o le tele ia o meaai eseese ua ofo mai ia te a'u. Ua matuā tele ipu meaai eseese ua ou ofo tele ai, ma ua amata ona ou momoo i meaai faigofie ou te masani ai i lo'u fale. Le au pele e, ua sili atu ma le 80 tausaga o ou ola i lenei lalolagi, ma ua ou iloa, e faigofie lava mea e manaomia e fiafia ai le tagata i lenei olaga. E lelei le mauoa, peitai a ave e tagata le faamuamua i le oa latou te maua, e oo i mea masani i latou olaga ua faafaigata, e vave ona fememeai ai le mafaufau. I le faitauga mai le Tusi Paia o le asō, na faamalosi Paulo ia Timoteo ia matua fai atu i ē mauoa i le ekalesia e aua le faamaualuluga ae ia mauoa i galuega lelei. E lē avatua e le Atua le oa e faalialia vale ai. E na te faamanuia i tagata i le oloa ma le tamaoaiga ina ia avea i latou o ni tagata tausi mealelei i ana punaoa. O soo se tagata e uu mau i mea ua foai iai e le Atua e na te lē maua le fiafia aua e sili atu le manuia o lē na te foai i lo lē na te talia (Galuega 20:35). E finagalo le Atua i lana fanau e mauoa i galuega lelei. E finagalo ia latou pei o fafine i le Luka 8:2-3 na latou faaaogaina a latou oa e lagolago ai i le galuega a Iesu ma faalautele lana galuega talai ao iai i le lalolagi. O faamanuiaga ua foai atu e le Atua ia te oe e tatau ona faaaogaina e faamanuia ai i isi tagata. Tusa poo le a le telē o lou fale, e lē mafai ona e moe i potu uma i le taimi e tasi. Tusa poo le ā lou mauoa, e valea le fufulu o ou lima i le suauu i lo le vai aua e oo atu ai faafitauli ia te oe. E faigofie le olaga, e lē tatau ona faafaigatāina i le taumafai e faalialia le mauoa. E toatele tagata ua oo i le fememeai o le mafaufau aua ua latou faatagaina le oloa e tele e taitai ese i latou mai le faigofie o le olaga. Le au pele e, e pau le auala e faamanuia ai oe i le maua o oloa e tele ma maua ai lou fiafia ma le olioli, pe afai e te mauoa i galuega lelei e pei o le fafaga o e matitiva, lagolago i misionare ao o atu e talai le talalelei, galueaina Ekalesia ma faalautele le malo o le Atua i soo se auala. O lona uiga, e sili atu le faaalu o au tupe i le faalauteleina o le malo o le Atua i le lalolagi i lo le faatauina o mea e pito sili ona taugata. O e mauoa ea i galuega lelei mo le Atua? I le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

This teaching series by Pastor Greg Mohr is filled with revelation and practical instruction on how to establish your heart and live your life in God's grace and unconditional love. Get ready to be blessed, strengthened, and to increase in God's enablement and sufficiency as you receive the truths contained in this series, A Heart Established in Grace.

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Join us for This Woman was Full of Good Works delivered by Pastor Kris Bornman. Aired 05/10/26 To Connect with us click here: https://www.bethelftw.com/connect To download the App click here: https://bethel.app.link/store You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bethelftw You can find us on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/bethelsyoutube You can visit our Online Campus at https://bethelftw.online.church To find out more about us visit: http://bethelftw.com

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In this episode, Randi is joined by Paul Sydlansky, CFP®, to talk about your options when it comes to appreciated stock. If you're thinking about using stock gains as a philanthropic donation, this episode is for you! And as always, stay til the end to hear some of the latest "nonprofit tea."

As the church of Christ gathers in His name, men are called to be devoted to prayer and women to dress with modesty and good works for His glory. I. Brothers, We are Called to be Men of Prayer v 8 II. Sisters, You are Called to be Godly Women of Modesty and Good Works vv 9-10

The summary of the Collect prayer for the Fifth Sunday After Easter Mass is this: "All good things come from you, O Lord. Grant that we may think as You think, desire what You desire, and do what You do." The good works of Christ being manifest through us are, by far, not depended upon our perfection. They are completely dependent on His perfection being the strength in our weaknesses and frailties as well as the fullness that completes what we lack. Our created purpose is to know our God, and from knowing Him to glorify Him as He manifests Himself through us. There our joy is made full.

 Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on day one of his second term in 2025. One of those executive orders was the beginning of the end for the agency known as USAID.  It was started in 1961 by President Kennedy in order to advance human survival around the world, stabilize economies in the developing world and make the path to peaceful democracy smoother.  It was, and for all these intervening years remained, a noble cause credited with saving the lives of tens of millions around the world by treating and preventing serious health issues such as HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria and more.  And while not a focus of Project 2025, somehow it became a target for dissolution by President Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE team.  Decades long dedicated staff, with expertise in this field, were summarily fired with the new Administration caring little of past success and future necessity.  Nicholas Enrich, a former civil servant who worked at USAID through four administrations, focusing on Global Health initiatives, had seen enough before he, too, was dismissed and had written some powerful memos that became part of the public record.  He documents what happened and why he continued the fight in his new book, “Into the Woodchipper: A Whistleblower’s Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID.”

—Sermon text:Titus 3:1–8 Good Works, Our Gospel Witness Joe Thorn Download Download the discussion guide for this sermon here (coming soon)

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(Good Works is a Deception) Baptism of Holy Spirit

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of St. Paul Lutheran, Austin, TX Rome ExaminedThe post Responding to Roman Catholic Teaching, Part 3: Good Works and Free Will – Bryan Wolfmueller, 4/27/26 (1172) first appeared on Issues, Etc..