Sermons on Too Busy For God:

Chastisement Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2015

Disobedience to the Word of God could seriously jeopardize your astute financial planning, business, career and destroy your peace of mind. Caveat! The churning would do good for us!

The churning would do good! Isaiah 30:13”therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant..” I have watched the best flavor come out of any kind of fruit juice and sorbet from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Choking?

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

Too often, Christians can become so busy in their lives that they choke the word of God out of it. Too many of us are the thorny soil at times. This sermon helps us remember what our priorities should be.

Often as Christians, we need to take a step back from our busy lives to examine where we are as Christians. We need to ask ourselves many questions: Have I been growing? Is that growth visible to others? Am I more holy this month or year than I was last year? These are all important questions we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Back To Go Forward

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2013

Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they once were.

Go Back to Go Forward Revelation 2:1-7 The church at Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s people doing?” Neh. 1:2

Revival–Light the Fire (The Revival of Nehemiah) Nehemiah 1–10 INTRODUCTION • We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” • Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. • Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delegate And All For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 16, 2018

Moses took on too much responsibilty and was oblivious to the problem!

Last week we noted how Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, grew in his faith by listening to what God had done and what God is doing through the Hebrews. Jethro was so excited about God that he joined the Hebrews in the dessert to be closer with God! Jethro loved God. We read in Exodus 18:11-12 how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There's No Problem Too Big To Be Taken Care Of.

Contributed by Justin Joiner on Oct 16, 2001

The problems we face in life are no match for our God.

There’s No Problem too big to be taken care of. Open in Prayer. ~ I Samuel 17:23-57 ~ Goliath wanted to fight someone one on one. He would represent the Philistines and the other would represent the Israelites. ~ David saw Goliath and asked for a challenge. ~ The people thought just because he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:23-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The 7 Mountains Of Influence In Society: The Arts & Business Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease.

“Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease. The doctors didn’t think he would survive, but he did. When he was sixteen, he contracted Askin’s sarcoma, a rare cancer that attaches itself to the walls of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The What,how,& Why Of Our Business Here Today.

Contributed by Steve Dunning on Feb 4, 2007

Deacon ordination sermon

Acts 6:3 The What, How, and Why of our Business Here Today (Deacon Ordination Sermon) Over 200 years ago the founding fathers of this nation set out to build a Christian nation. Today in this nation it seems that their intentions are being thwarted on all sides. Where school children aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

Do Business Till I Come - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 24, 2020

Part 2: Jesus left us with a mandate to His business till he returns. Our choice is is either to be obedient or disobedient.

Last week, we looked at our mandate to do business, the business of God till Jesus returns. From parable of Jesus about the 10 minas two things are quite clear: 1. Jesus is coming back; 2. And we are to do His business till He does return. And what business is that? We are to do business with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Else

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2009

Making room for God in our busy lives can enable us to cope with the stresses and business of living in our hectic, modern world.

Somewhere Else Intro: In 1975 I assumed my duties as the Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, IN. I was delighted to see new Bibles carefully placed in every pew. I opened one to see what version it was and in huge large, red letters these words were stamped inside the front ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2019

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

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Papa God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2015

After God created Adam, ‘Papa God’ got busy doing things one after the other for His son Adam, it was like a home with a new born baby!

Papa God! Genesis 2:8” And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed.” I read something delightful today from the book of Genesis chapter two, and I thought it would bless you too! May be there’s something in it for each one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ever Tell God To Shut Up?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Apr 20, 2013

What happens when we are to busy to talk to God or let Him talk to us?

Ever tell God to "SHUT UP"? 1 Sam 3:8-10 I don't like the words "Shut Up" never have, but over and over more and more people are telling God they have heard enough, they don't want to hear anymore, they are telling God to shut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist