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  • Slothfulness

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 8, 2013
     | 4,417 views

    THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL SLOTHFULNESS

    SLOTHFULNESS OBSERVATION: MANY SCHOLARS ACKNOWLEDGE SOLOMON AS THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES. BIBLE SCHOLARS DISAGREE ON THE DATE OF THE WRITING. A GOOD THEME WOULD BE LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS MEANINGLESS. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 4: 5 (NKJV) A FOOL FOLDS HIS HANDS AND CONSUMES HIS OWN ...read more

  • Do It Now

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
     | 11,791 views

    Never put off doing today what you could do tomorrow, who knows what tomorrow will bring.

    DO IT NOW! (All my sermons use scripture found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have been meaning to talk to you about this subject, but I just keep putting it off. It is a subject that needs to be looked at from a scriptural perspective, but for some ...read more

  • The Cure For Boredom

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,013 views

    Many people, including many Christians, are utterly bored with life.

    (1) SOME ARE BORED IN THEIR MARRIAGE Illus: Before Linda became engaged, she was quite the beauty, and didn't mind letting her boyfriend know it. One day she told him, "A lot of men are gonna be totally miserable when I marry." "Really?" asked her boyfriend, "And just ...read more

  • A Soiled Faith

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Jeremiah's prophecy of the sash. The effort put forth in holding up one’s clothes represents a willingness to labor for the Lord, and letting ones clothes drag along the ground is symbolic of laziness and a lack of zeal for God's work.

    In days of old, ladies who wore long dresses would lift them up past their ankles when they were walking near a mud puddle or climbing up some stairs. One reason why they did this was so they would not trip and fall; but another reason was to keep their clothing nice and clean. In order to keep ...read more

  • The Figful Christian

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 29, 2013
     | 4,966 views

    Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

    THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

  • Joseph Our Godly Example

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
     | 7,512 views

    Father's Day sermon using Joseph's name as an acrostic

    JOSEPH Our Godly Example Matthew 1:18-19 One little boy defined Father's Day best when he said that Father's Day was just like Mother's Day, the only difference is that you don't spend as much money on the gift- most of you men would agree. I read a statistic that stated that the greatest ...read more

  • Let Go Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,803 views

    Doubt can hinder our walk with Christ. We don't have to allow it to!

    ROMANS 8:28-39 Doubt has the unique ability to keep us from fully living especially when doubt produces fear. This is a truth about life in general and especially in regards to the Christian life. There have been many and will be many more, maybe some of you in this room, who will find yourself ...read more

  • Lord Build Me In Action Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,167 views

    We live by faith in God. But what use is our faith if we don’t actively live it out? Just like the boy who is afraid, in the burning building, he can’t see his father below with his arms wide open, but he believes that he is there. He has faith that his dad is there even though he cant see.

    "One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, ...read more

  • Making Good/Godly Decisions

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

    Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

  • How To Live A Godly Life

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 24,420 views

    In our text, Paul points out to Timothy several pitfalls to avoid and actions to take in keeping his life pleasing to the Lord.

    HOW TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: I Timothy 6:11-12 In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day eager ...read more

  • Expectations For Godly Living-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,875 views

    1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

  • Sloth. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

    We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

  • Godly Criteria For Selecting A Mate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,094 views

    God uses Godly criteria for selecting our companions

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 21 – A Wife for Isaac – Genesis 24 For The Teachers’ Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God uses godly characteristics as criteria for selecting those He will greatly use. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Lord used Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, to help ...read more

  • Growing In Godliness With Spiritual Disciplines

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,980 views

    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we ha ..

    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we have a certain task to finish at a job we can ...read more

  • Sloth & Diligence Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 9,428 views

    We can be complacent or strive toward quality work, for excellence.

    Sloths are mammals who move only when necessary and even then very slowly. They’re known to dig their curved claws into a tree branch and hang without effort for hours-on-end; they are as unmotivated as they look! Sloth Sloth is something we make jokes about, but few think of it as sin. ...read more