Sermons on Be Not Slothful In Business:

The Romans Road To Right Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004

"How to Get Along with Anyone" - 13 BRIEF QUALITIES WHICH WILL HELP SPOUSES, COWORKERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHERS TO SEE GREAT IMPROVEMENT! ...ALL BEGIN W/ AN "S". Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

The Romans Road to Right Relationships [How to Get Along With Anyone] Romans 12 Be… 1. Surrendered to Christ – v. 1, 2 “living sacrifice”…don’t look for the right one, be the right one, and you’ll get the right one” “Have I given up and let God have this relationship?” 2. Sober in your importance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 31, 2008

This message deals with what issues we should be concerned with when voting, because the Spirit Of The Lord is upon us for a purpose just as it was upon Jesus.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me Nov.2, 2008 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 4:16-30 There is an undoubtedly an excitement around our nation as we face an election that is almost unbelievable. Not only did out ancestors who were in chains during the time of slavery did not think this could be possible, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Battling And Building

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010

They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Can I Turn: When I Am Angry Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 9, 2018

We are often engaged in "Anger Spells" and do not know where we should turn for remedy or rest.

Who among us has never been angry… How about a show of hands if this applies to you! I know I have… cause I’ve seen me do it! 99 men out of 100 have been seriously angry… The other one won't admit it! Have you noticed that other emotions seem to get in the act when you are angry? Come on… am I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:31-32, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: *other

Let's Get To Work

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

God wants us to be positive about His work. We as believers should not have the “TGIF” attitude about the Work Of God.

LET’S GET TO WORK TEXT: Hebrews 13:21 “Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” What do the initials TGIF mean. “Thank God It’s Friday” This can be positive or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Do Good To All At All Times

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 25, 2019

Don't let the evil of men and tis world cause you to live as one of them. Live as a child of God and do good to all men whiles loving all

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LOVE AND DO GOOD TO ALL AT ALL TIMES* Romans 12:9-21 King James Version (KJV) 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Charismatic

A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sl6th Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 26, 2008

Sloth is more than laziness. It is lack of working for the betterment of the community: both the community of the body of Christ and the community at large. Basically, it is the failure to make a contribution to make the lives of people around you better.

SE7EN: SL6TH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 June 22, 2008 Alright, we are coming down to the final two deadly sins. They are deadly practices and lifestyles because they lead us to destruction and trash the community formed in Jesus. And this one is no different: sloth. Sloth is more than laziness. It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Perhaps Today

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 1, 2009

Matthew Henry said, “Our Lord’s coming will be happy to those that shall be found ready, but very dreadful to those that are not. Those who choose the world for their portion in this life will have hell for their portion in the other life.”

Perhaps Today Matthew 24:36-44 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have A Great New Year

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 26, 2019

Things we need to follow in the new year coming up.

Have a great New Year 1st Corinthians 16: 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. New Year brings many opportunities. The Christian has source of joy and supply. The Messiah came as he said. By his life he healed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 7, 2020

Another song of agape love.

GENUINE LOVE. Romans 12:9-13. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. From this, I have taken ‘Genuine Love’ as a title for this section. The second clause talks about evil and good, forming a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 17, 2023

How can we apply the sacrificial laws in the Spirit to Christian worship? Let's find out in Romans 12.

How do we apply the spirit of the sacrificial laws to Christian worship? Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Romans 12:1 NASB) Have worldly values ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Goal For 2004: To Be About My Father's Business

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 26, 2003

The twelve year old Jesus gives us a New Year’s resolution to strive for in 2004

Luke 2:41-52 NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: TO BE ABOUT MY FATHER’S BUSINESS We have come to that time in the year again when people are talking about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made any yet, for the year ahead? Where did that tradition come from anyway, making New Year’s Resolutions? It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004

How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Dangerously Busy: Learning From Mary And Martha

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

An over-crowded life can be a hinderance to our relationship with God and lead us into falling into the deceit of Satan.

Why do we value our time so preciously? It’s an intriguing question with which we all should try to come to terms. In answering the question, we should evaluate the most relevant word. Many would say the word “time” is the most relevant or most important word in the question. However, I say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational