Sermons on Busy:

Nehemiah's Vision Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

God is in the reconstruction business.

Nehemiah’s Vision Nehemiah 1:1 – 2:4 Background The Jewish people had been taken into the Babylonian captivity and had been captive to Babylon for 70 years. Then, in 530 BC the armies of Persia broke the Babylonian supremacy and the King of Persia released the Jewish remnant and encouraged them ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Change Jesus Makes

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus is in the business of change.

Jesus is in the business of change. No one ever left an encounter with Jesus unchanged. They either loved Him more or loved Him less—and perhaps even hated Him—but they were never indifferent to Him. And the same is true for you and me. We cannot be indifferent to Him either. So, it is my prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Community Or Chaos: The Danger Of Doing Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The danger of doing business as usual is that you will miss your mission, that you will miss your miracle, and you will miss the Master.

Community or Chaos: The Danger of Doing Business as Usual John 21: 1-12 John 21:3 “I go a fishing.” The life and times of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reflects the Black Church and Black people at their best. We are all proud of his academic and social accomplishments. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Wineskins

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 16, 2003

God is in the business of saving people and taking them to heaven - He is also in the business of preserving Israel.

New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 HCSB “Then John’s disciples came up to Him saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast? Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The days will come when the groom is taken away from them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Production Of A Dedicated Christian Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2023

A Business man and is wife was riding through a town and he noticed business signs on all of the buildings.

He saw signs that said: • Smith Hardware • Smith Pharmacy • Smith Tire Service • Smith Garage • Smith Insurance Company • Smith Funeral Home • Smith High School • Smith Real Estate • Smith Body Shop After seeing all these signs with the ame Smith on them he said to his wife “I wonder where all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Else

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2009

Making room for God in our busy lives can enable us to cope with the stresses and business of living in our hectic, modern world.

Somewhere Else Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. I was delighted to see new Bibles carefully placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge large, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My House Is Not An Emporium: An Exposition Of John 2:13-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2019

What happens when religion becomes a business?

My Father’s House is not an Emporium: An Exposition of John 2:13-25 Jesus had just finished His first sign which was the turning of water into wine. This He had done in response to His mother’s request. When we sntudied the passage, we had to deal with the cryptic statement: “My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathers Day Sermon: My Father’s Business Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2010

How do we honour our heavenly father on this father’s day?

The beginning of Father’s Day does not have it’s roots in Mother’s Day or a greeting card company. The celebration of Dad’s special day is credited to Mrs. John B. Dodd of Washington state, who first suggested the idea in 1909. Mrs. Dodd’s father, William Smart, was widowed when his wife died in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be An Active, But Idle, Busy Body Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2019

Paul address a specific sin in the life of the Thessalonian church - the sin of being an active, but idle, busy body. This sin is a blind-spot in the life of the Thessalonian church. All blind spots need to be addressed before we get to a point where the kingdom is better off without us.

You can list to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Don't Be An Active, But Idle, Busy Body Through this sermon series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians we have seen that the church in Thessalonica is a faithful model of discipleship that is an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"If You've Gone Out Of Business”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Living your life in a way that always gives GOD glory.

Biblical Text: John 6: 66 “From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” I remember watching a man put one dollar in the collection plate and take out four. He came to church that day with a personal agenda that had little to do with worship. Apparently, he had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

God, "Is Still In The Miracle Working Business"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

Its like they go to a great feast, have the finest table spread and a seven course meal of all meals set before them, but they never partake of the meal, They go away empty handed every time, They don’t even ask for a doggie bag for later, in case they c

God, "Is still in the Miracle Working business" John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? The same God, *who parted the Red Sea, *turned water to wine, *caused the walls of Jericho to fall, with a trumpet and a shout, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Must Be About My Fathers Business

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

There is a reward in serving God

I must be about my Fathers business Nehhemiah 6:3 3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Luke 2:49 49 And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 1--Dot Biz: The Church's Business Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008

There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. Many people understand computer lingo. Our contemporary service is called "the gathering." This series of messages explores the purposes of

The Church in a Wired World: Part 1 How do we fit in? thegathering@trinity *Sounds like the start of an e-mail address *“thegathering” identifies this group *“@trinity” identifies this church *How do we finish the address? E-mail & Web address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God