Sermons on Lazy Generations:

Too Busy To Work

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

We can apply this principle of diligence to our spiritual lives, not simply our jobs. If we become lax or idle in our pursuit of God (worship, prayer, service, etc.), we will find ourselves missing God’s will.

Too Busy to Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017

There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series July 6, 2008 Sloth You know those days where you dont really feel like doing anything? You know those overcast days where its dreary out all day long and all you really want to do is call off work, lay around the house and watch a movie? You ever have days like that? I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: *other

Trapped By Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 19, 2015

God’s wisdom says that anyone can be trapped by sin. Sin’s entrapment is listed in this chapter. 1- Entrapped by our words 2- Entrapped by our laziness 3- Entrapped by our hearts 4- Entrapped by our lust

INTRO.- Trapped. That doesn’t sound like fun. It sounds horrible. ILL.- William Floyd Collins was a celebrated pioneer cave explorer in the early 1900s in central Kentucky, an area that is the location of hundreds of miles of interconnected caves, including the Mammoth Cave National ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Releasing The Next Generation Part Ii

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 2, 2002

Without Unity in the older generation, we will not see a full release of the next generation

Releasing the Next Generation Part II Sunday September 15, 2002 A Base of Unity Philippians 4:2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

The Joshua Generation - Walking Out Of The Day Of Miracles

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jan 23, 2002

I’m walking away from the day of miracles, I’ve had enough of it and I’m leaving it behind!

The Joshua Generation Walking Out Of The Day Of Miracles Joshua 1:1-6a I’m leaving the day of miracles. I’m walking away from the day of miracles. I’ve had enough of it and I’m leaving it behind me! Do you want to come? 1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sure The Lord Is Around For Another Generation

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001

Parents’ responsibility in passing the teaching about God on to their children.

Introduction: When God moves in a powerful and mighty way in your midst, that moment can feel like it will never go away. Perhaps you witness a loved one healed or watch the Lord miraculously take care of a financial need. But the Scriptures warn us that even the greatest miracles and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Gods Purpose In Your Own Generation Series

Contributed by Matthias Korsinek on Aug 18, 2002

The need for an Attitude of Visionary Faith in order to take hold of Gods inheritance

To serve Gods Purpose in your own Generation “For when David had served God`s purpose in his own Generation, he fell asleep … Acts 13:36 There are only 3 kind of people in the World: 1. Those, who do not know, what is happening in the World 2.Those, who know, what is happening in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do We Reach The Next Generation

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004

If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"What's So Periloous About The Perilous Generation?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 27, 2005

This message will surprise you. What makes living in the last generation so perilous? It is not so much because of "great persecution,: but more over because of the "great temptations!"

Title of the message: “The Perilous Generation” Introduction: What is to be so perilous about living in the perilous generation? What is it that this generation will have to overcome? I have read the Book of Revelations. I know of the horrors that will ensue following the rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Sermon 11: Second Generation Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION GENESIS 4:25 - 5:5 "And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: for God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003

A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Save So I Can Be Generous Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

Series: Saving For Life I Save So I Can be Generous 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Psalm 37:25-26, Luke 12:13-21 Within the Declaration of Independence of our country exists this phrase of what is the free right of every person, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” That last part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blessed Life - Pt. 1 - The Generous Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 1 – The Generous Life I. Introduction Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good. Crooners sing about it. Everyone wants to be lucky. Poor people use money they don’t have playing a game of luck in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013

In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

“THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ