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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Value Of Hard Work

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2016
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     | 36,256 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010
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    I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

    RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    God Can't Bless Idle Worship

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    A message on the elements of true worship.

    God Can’t Bless Idle Worship Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Richard Roney is Chief of Chaplain Services at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He reminds pastors they aren’t the only ones who hear excuses about not attending church; as a hospital chaplain, he’s heard more than his share: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Working With People

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    A simple message from a very small but great Book of the Bible on the art of people working with people.

    People Working With People Text: Philippians 2:17-30 Introduction: This section deals with the interaction of people in the ministry. God works through people, but He does this in His glorious providence. He is not limited to working through just one person but many. For Paul to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    People Remembering People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 189 ratings
     | 8,214 views

    Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

    INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Need People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 13,262 views

    People were Jesus’ highest priority and should be ours.

    INTRO.- Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10). He came to do good, to heal, to soothe hearts and calm fears. He came to help people. His focus was on people. People were His highest priority and should be ours. ILL.- Robert Henry went to a large discount store one evening to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankful People Are __________ People

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,854 views

    A sermon for the end of the year to help people fix their eyes on Christ so they can be thankful people because thankful people are happy people.

    I read a news story once of a woman who was getting ready to jump off a 44 story building in New York City. Witnesses said that she did not look like the type of person who would do such a thing. She was very distinguished and well dressed. All the attempts made by the police to get the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Keep Away From The Brothers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    Our text tells us what idleness is in God’s eyes. 1- Idleness is sinning 2- Idleness is stealing 3- Idleness is snooping

    INTRO.- Keep away from the brothers. That’s strange advice. Keep away from certain people. That may not be so strange. ILL.- A farmer, seeing a lot of crows picking up seed he had sown in a field, took his shotgun and fired at them. All the birds flew away except one that lay wounded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    For These People

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008
     | 3,298 views

    Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to do the same.

    For These People Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:14-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:19 - Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Premise: Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Leib avatar

    A God Given Purpose

    Contributed by Travis Leib on May 31, 2015
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     | 5,094 views

    Be assured, God has a purpose for His people. Idleness is never an option.

    Certainly one of the most frequent question I deal with as a Pastor, is the question of "What is my purpose?" It is the purposeless life that finds itself in discontent, discouragment, depression, and is a leading factor of suicide. No purpose. Useless. Yes, those are extremes. But, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2019
     | 4,169 views

    Jesus is coming don't be like some of those folks in Thessalonica they were idle.

    “Do Not Be Idle” 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 1. Jesus is coming - am I ready?" • It’s the most important question that must be answered • The answer is either yes I am, I am not sure, an absolute no. • To be ready, of course, requires salvation. Do I know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Allan Quak avatar

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

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2019
     | 5,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024
     | 649 views

    What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

    Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible