Sermons on Lazy:

All Round Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

God is a God of increase. From creation, His mandate to man was to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, and have dominion. Increase is not just a desire in the heart of man; it is a divine mandate woven into the fabric of God’s creation.

ALL ROUND INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 "Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him." (Genesis 26:12) Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 1:11, Proverbs 4:18, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Financial Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Financial development means growing in wisdom, discipline, and stewardship over money, so that we can honour God, bless others, and live free from financial bondage.

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Key Verse: Proverbs 10:22 – “The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Diligence In Our Christian Living

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Proverbs 13:4 says, "The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:4 says, "The soul of the sluggard desireth and hath nothing, but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. The "sluggard" is one who is habitually inactive or lazy. Poverty is the portion of the person who can work but is not willing to do so. There are those in our society who think ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:4

Awesome At Work

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

How should Christians act in the workplace? Does God even care about my work?

August 15, 1999 Awesome At Work “Being Godly Workman”  How are Christians to act and react in the workplace?  Does God really even care about what kind of workman I am?  Is what I do at work really that important to Jesus? God designed us to be awesome at our work. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-23, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Motivation To Work

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

The Bible tells us to grasp God's Motivation to Work

God's Motivation to Work A Motivation To Work Proverbs 10: 4-5 has this truth, "Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands brings wealth. He who gather crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son." 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 says, "Make it your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom For Work Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Work is both fundamental and difficult, but with diligence, persistence, and the strength from God, we can approach it with a positive attitude and see it as a gift rather than a burden.

Today, we're gonna chat about something we all have to deal with - work. Whether it's schoolwork, chores, or a part-time job, we all know what it's like to work. You know, work has been around since the very beginning. Even before humans were created, God was working. He set up this pattern of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 13:4

Topics: Work Ethic, Biblical Wisdom, Proverbs Interpretation, Spiritual Growth

Undertaker Or Risk-Taker?

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. We are all accountable for management of the resources God gave us: We either pass or fail.

Undertaker or Risk-Taker? Matthew 25:14-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even though kids are small, that doesn’t mean they aren’t smart. Today’s children are smarter than any previous generation. Children in a Boston school system were asked to write down some of the wisdom they accumulated in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

What The Master Knew

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

(Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Put God's Buried Treasures To Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2022

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure....

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure. But my question is why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State Of The Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2020

The very first step in overcoming an addiction is to admit that you are an addict. Is the overwhelming population of the USA addicted to sin? Let's take a look.

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State of The Nation Today we will be reading from Jeremiah 18:1-12 Last week we started taking a look at God and His interaction with the nations of the earth. The first thing we did was to take a look at Acts 17:26 where it says: From one man, Adam, God made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Acts 17:26, Psalm 33:12, Numbers 24:5-9, Romans 1:18-32, Matthew 22:37, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Moving On From Milk To Meat In The Word Of God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 26, 2011

This stand alone lesson was used in a combined Sunday School class for 5 combined classes, and was intended for instruction of new Christians as well as growing Christians. Based on Heb. 5:11-6:12, I Cor. 3:1-4, and 1 Pet. 2:1-3 all of which talk about "s

Moving On: From Milk to Meat in the Word of God Texts: Hebrews 5:11-6:12, 1 Cor. 3:1-4, 10-15, Eph 4:11-16, 1 Pet. 2:1-3, 2 Pet.1:3-10 Intro: Almost everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, “Oh, they just grow up too fast!” Part of what makes them so appealing is that they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Willing Bride

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...we must make ourselves ready for His coming. We have a lot to do for this preparation, but we also must be willing to serve Him and call Him Master and Lord.

As we studied last Sunday night, we are the Bride of Christ. We are anticipating the coming of the Groom. He is coming soon take us to be with Him, forever. Revelations 19 tells that we will be clothed in “fine linen, clean and bright”. We will see Christ in His strength and power taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship: Rest

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that God wants us to rest ourselves from our labors on occasion.

-This morning, it’s ok to sleep during the sermon -Tomorrow is Labor Day -A day off from work for many filled with picnics, BBQ’s, shopping, recreation, telethons and other activities -Labor Day History -It’s whole purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan