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Serious Talk Or Idle Chatter?

Contributed by Tim Oakley on Jul 29, 2006

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If we do as the early church did in verse 42 then we will see God add to our number daily as verse 47 testifies to.

Serious Talk or Idle Chatter? Introduction Acts 2:41-47 Wednesday night Bro. Tom asked the question of everyone at Bible study, What are your goals for the church? First off let me say thanks to Bro. Tom for being willing to be so bold and ask such a point blank question. Of the few that were here, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Idols That Make Us Idle

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 7, 2022

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I want to ask each Christian today two questions:

(1) Can the children of God sin? Yes! (2) Can the children of God sin and get away with it? No! Did you know the children of God are just as capable of sinning as they were before they were saved? We have an excellent example of that in the life of King David. WHO WAS KING DAVID? If all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

An Idle Tale Or Gospel Truth? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2010

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Luke's account of the resurrection raises the issue of the struggle the early church had to believe the women's witness to Christ's resurrection. We too struggle to believe, yet ultimately, do because we trust in the validity of the women's Easter sermon

Easter Day Yr C, 4/04/2010 Lk 24:1-12 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “An idle tale or Gospel Truth?” You have likely heard or even witnessed stories where reality is stranger than fiction. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

All Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023

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You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 Of 6: Idle Living Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

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A look at how we squander our lives and what to do about it.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 1 of 6: Idle Living Psalm 102:11 "My life is passing swiftly as the evening shadows." Time line of inventions 1837 - Telegraph invented 1876 - Telephone invented 1885 - 1st invented combustion automobile 1893 - 1st "movie" 1903 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11

Denomination: Holiness

Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Holiness

Part 6 Of 6: Idle Working Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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Work is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. Seven wrong ways and seven right ways to work and enjoy it.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 6 of 6: Idle Working II Thessalonians 3:6-8 "Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Part 4 Of 6: Idle Spending Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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The waywardness wealth can lead to and how God wants us to spend.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 4 of 6: Idle Spending Luke 12:13-21 "Walmartitits"-accumulating unnecessarily We have a tenacity to accumulate what we don’t need. We have an over-enjoyment of shopping for the sake of shopping. Leads to a mis-perception that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Holiness

Part 5 Of 6: Idle Caring Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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Call to compassion with action.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 5 of 6: Idle Caring James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

Part 3 Of 6: Idle Watching Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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The destructive power of envy and the course to change.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 3 of 6: Idle Watching "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Holiness

Why Are You Just Standing Around?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003

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Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Refuting The Entitled Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

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In entitlement thinking, “title equals entitlement.” Favor is demanded based on one’s status or position. It seems the descendants of Joseph felt entitled to more land because they were a large tribe; but bigger doesn't equal blessing.

When it comes to possessing the land, we can’t just stand around waiting for someone to hand it to us. The same is true for those who are drawn to the work of God in our church and who want to partner with us. When we begin making an impact for the kingdom, and as we start leading others to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Hard Work

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2016

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Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve him every day in some way. (Great for Labor Day)

The Value of Hard Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we will focus on the cure for idleness, and here are my favorite thoughts on the subject: “Yesterday I did nothing and today I'm finishing what I did yesterday.” “If I won the award for laziness, I would send somebody to pick ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

If A Man Will Not Work, He Shall Not Eat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013

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To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you eating and not working? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 (Amplified Bible) For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015

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Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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