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The sermon explores the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility through an exposition of Joshua chapters 18 and 19. Organized under three headings, Gathered Before the Lord, Sent Before the Lord, and Settled Before the Lord, Pastor David demonstrates from the text that God's prior victory over the land does not eliminate Israel's duty to actively possess their inheritance, but rather establishes it as a necessary act of obedient faith. The preacher connects this Old Testament narrative to the New Testament Great Commission, warning against passive hyper-Calvinism while emphasizing that believers must use appointed means to fulfill Christ's commands. The message concludes by encouraging believers to find contentment in God's providential rule and to persevere in mission, trusting in the presence of the risen King who has secured their ultimate spiritual inheritance.

The sermon examines James 1:26-27 to distinguish between vain, outward religiosity and pure, undefiled faith. It argues that claiming religious devotion while failing to control one's speech reveals a deceptive heart condition lacking true self-control. The speaker emphasizes that genuine piety requires the Holy Spirit's power to mortify fleshly sins and maintain internal purity. True religion is defined not by external rituals but by sacrificial love for the vulnerable and personal holiness against worldly corruption. Believers are urged to actively fight spiritual slothfulness rather than settling for superficial adherence to God's word.

Bonar leads the men of his day, and ours, to see their need for improvement in the ministry of Jesus Christ.

This sermon reflects on a recent children's mission centered on the story of Noah and the flood, using animal illustrations to teach spiritual truths about sin, judgment, and salvation. The speaker employs objects such as a mouse, leopard, sloth, fox, lion, and coney to demonstrate the universality of sin, the suddenness of judgment, the danger of spiritual sloth, and the need for refuge in Christ. Emphasizing that only the blood of Jesus can cleanse sin and provide safety, the message calls both children and adults to repentance and faith. The narrative connects the historical account of Noah's obedience with the present necessity of entering the ark of salvation through trust in the finished work of Christ. Ultimately, the sermon urges listeners to heed the gospel warning and secure their eternal destiny by coming to Jesus.

"I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense, and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns; the ground was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down." - Proverbs 24:30-31 (ESV)

Sunday School – August 23, 2026 – Pastor Randy King Hymns used from the following: Great Hymns of the Faith Brentwood Benson Publishing - CCLI License for live streaming Soul Stirring Songs and Hymns - Sword of the Lord Publishers - used by permission from publisher From the Media Ministry of Mukwonago Baptist Church 1610 Honeywell Road Mukwonago, WI 53149 www.mukwonagobaptist.org 262-363-4197

Vault AI Summary: This sermon examines Ecclesiastes 10:16-18 to argue that the moral character of leaders directly determines the spiritual and civil state of a nation. The preacher contrasts childish, intemperate rulers who bring curses with noble, diligent leaders who bring blessings, emphasizing that God often gives people rulers they deserve based on their own collective sin. The text challenges believers to look beyond political policy and prioritize godly character in both electing leaders and cultivating personal virtue. It warns that slothfulness and idleness lead to the gradual decay of homes, churches, and spiritual lives, urging immediate diligence in maintaining one's heart. Ultimately, the message calls for self-examination, repentance, and prayer for rulers who reflect the regal and holy character of Christ.

Paul summons believers to a holy zeal that resists spiritual sloth and embraces Christlike humility. In Romans 12:11–16, the church is called to fervent service, steady hope, generous love, and shared life. True worship reshapes both heart and home, forming a people marked by grace, peace, and self-forgetfulness.

Theme: Paul informs Christians that they must exhibit faithfulness. I. The Weed: Unfaithfulness A. Slothfulness—being a sluggard B. Irresponsibility C. Disobedience II. The Artificial Fruit: Mere Outward Conformity III. The Genuine Fruit A. Its nature: genuineness, honesty, steadfastness B. Its necessity—faith and faithfulness go together C. Its motivation 1. Our attitude toward God 2. Our witness 3. Our sense of Christ's coming: Matt. 24:45ff; 25:14ff Application A. Follow God's example 1. God is a rock 2. His steadfastness is the antithesis of all that's fickle 3. The great passage on God's faithfulness is Psalm 89 B. Follow Christ's example 1. He is the Faithful One (Revelation 19:11) 2. He the faithful High Priest (Hebrews 2:17) 3. He is the faithful Apostle (Hebrews 3:1-2) 4. He is the faithful Witness (Revelation 1:5; 3:14) C. Do your duty—through faith in Jesus

God warns the Delaying today's responsibilities eventually produces tomorrow's disasters. Every believer must learn to replace procrastination with prompt obedience. Proverbs warns us that the danger of slothfulness isn't just that we waste a day; it is that we can gradually waste a life. Join us as we Stop Hitting Snooze on Life.

Practical lessons from Proverbs regarding cosigning, laziness, and sowing discord. The next three will be discussed in the next sermon.

9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. (Proverbs 13:4) ~~~~ This sermon was preached on Wednesday Evening at Jireh Chapel Tenterden. ~~~~ *1/ The example of our Lord. 2/ Helps to diligence. 3/ The encouragements of the gospel.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the biblical contrast between the sluggard and the diligent, emphasizing that spiritual prosperity requires steady effort rather than mere desire. Drawing primarily from Proverbs 13:4, the text illustrates how diligence in prayer, service, and daily responsibilities leads to a flourishing soul, while sloth results in spiritual poverty. The preacher highlights Jesus Christ as the ultimate example of unwavering commitment to the Father's work, urging believers to adopt His pattern of earnestness. Practical advice includes working heartily for the Lord, maintaining right priorities, and avoiding over commitment to ensure consistent faithfulness. Ultimately, the message offers encouragement by affirming that God provides abundant spiritual provisions and blessings to those who diligently seek Him through the means of grace.

This sermon uses the biblical account of Solomon observing a neglected field to illustrate the spiritual dangers of laziness and procrastination. The preacher argues that slothfulness leads to the overgrowth of sin, represented by thorns and nettles, and the breakdown of spiritual defenses, symbolized by a broken stone wall. Emphasizing personal responsibility, the text warns that neglecting daily disciplines like prayer and scripture reading results in inevitable spiritual poverty and loss of fruitfulness. The message calls believers to maintain vigilance against the devil's encroachments and to cultivate a consistent work ethic in their faith. Ultimately, it urges the audience to actively tend their spiritual lives to avoid the consequences of indifference.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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Mental sloth It is from the deceit of sin that the mind is spiritually slothful, by which it becomes negligent of this duty. The principal discharge of the mind's trust in this matter is expressed by "watching," which is the great caution that the Lord Jesus gave to His disciples in reference to all their dangers from sin and Satan. "I say unto all, Watch" (Mar 13:37). That is, use your utmost diligence and carefulness so that you are not surprised and entangled with temptations.

THE ENTRUSTED TALENTS TEXT: Matthew 25:13-30 SUMMARY: The parables of the minas and the talents emphasize the necessity of investing and using God's gifts for the advancement of His kingdom. I. THE GIVER AND HIS GIFT, vv. 14-15. A. The Giver. B. The Gift. II. THE STEWARDS AND THEIR STEWARDSHIP, vv. 16-18. A. The Stewards. B. Their Stewardship. III. THE RETURN AND THE RECKONING, vv. 19-27. A. The Return. B. The Reckoning.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of Nehemiah.

The Crossroads Sportsman's Gathering. Proverbs 12:27;Matthew 4:19 KJV Proverbs 12:27 teaches that God gives opportunities but expects responsibility, warning that a lazy person may begin the work—like hunting—but fails to finish it, wasting what was gained, while a diligent person treats God's provision as precious, using it wisely and faithfully; spiritually, many hear God's truth but never live it out, showing that spiritual laziness leads to wasted truth. In contrast, Matthew 4:19 reveals that following Jesus is a call to full surrender, not casual belief, where Christ Himself transforms ordinary people into useful servants and sends them on mission as "fishers of men," requiring patience, persistence, and obedience. Together, these verses show that we are not to be spiritually passive but active—finishing what God starts in us, stewarding what He gives, and allowing Him to shape us for His purpose—because diligence prepares us for ministry and truly following Christ always leads to reaching others; in the end, God didn't save us to sit, but to serve. The reward is God will send people into you life!!!!

Jesus compares spiritual growth to a seed buried in the earth. He concludes, ""he knows not how,"" meaning growth and fruit-bearing are a mystery. It's unseen and uncomprehended by mortal humanity. Spiritual growth is by God's own sovereign will. Yet, we can stunt it by neglect, as a slothful farmer neglects his plants (Hebrews 2:3). We can severely damage it by corrupting it. Spiritually, we can't mix grace and works, the gospel and the world.

Jesus compares spiritual growth to a seed buried in the earth. He concludes, "he knows not how," meaning growth and fruit-bearing are a mystery. It's unseen and uncomprehended by mortal humanity. Spiritual growth is by God's own sovereign will. Yet, we can stunt it by neglect, as a slothful farmer neglects his plants (Hebrews 2:3). We can severely damage it by corrupting it. Spiritually, we can't mix grace and works, the gospel and the world.

Theme: The Bible condemns unreliability. I. The Sluggard A. A sluggard—slothful; lazy B. The various descriptions 1. Characterized by laziness—Proverbs 22:13; 26:13-14 2. He's not a self-starter—Proverbs 6:9-10 3. He doesn't finish things—Proverbs 12:27; 19:24; 26:15 4. He will not face things—Proverbs 20:4; 22:13; 26:13-16 5. He is restless—Proverbs 13:4; 21:25-26 6. He is helpless in the tangle of his affairs—Prov. 15:19 7. He is useless—Proverbs 18:9; 10:26 II. The Irresponsibility A. Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes B. The meaning—irritation and frustration leading to tears III. Examples of Irresponsibility A. Real-world examples B. Personal examples 1. Forgetting to set the alarm clock and being late to work 2. Neglecting to pay a bill on time 4. Committing to doing a job in church but not doing it 5. Neglecting divine worship 6. Not tithing Application A. Don't despair if you've ever been guilty of neglecting a duty B. Consider whether your being neglectful is due to laziness C. Entrust yourself to Jesus, who was never undependable

Romans 12:9-21 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

In this first introductory sermon of this series, we examine the Scriptures for important keys to true revival. What is a revival? How do they start? We also examine history, and important revival books, such as Ernest Baker's, "The Revivals of the Bible" (1903). How can we reach people in times of sloth, indifference, rebellion, coldness and apostasy? What does the Bible (and our forefathers who sought after revival) teach that we need to be revived?

Romans 12:11 teaches that Christians should not be lazy or careless in the responsibilities of life but should faithfully tend to their duties with discipline and purpose. "Not slothful in business" means handling the everyday affairs of life responsibly, while "fervent in spirit" refers to maintaining an eager, energetic attitude toward life and toward serving God. The message emphasizes that true discipline must be built gradually through consistent habits rather than drastic, short-lived changes. The goal of diligence and self-discipline is not personal improvement alone, but to better serve and honor the Lord.

A bitter, complaining attitude, rooted in unbelief and laziness, is infectious. It spreads like leaven. It brings judgment from God and hinders fellowship with Him, and blessings. This sermon looks at the spirit and attitude that God uses and blesses, and calls Christians to shun complaining and murmuring, and have a spirit of revival and work for God and His house. It also examines how we ended up with so many complainers and whiners in this generation. And it looks at all of this as it relates to Bible prophecy and the coming of the Lord.

"But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD." (2 Samuel 11:27b)

Proverbs 26 presents a profound exploration of folly, not merely as stupidity but as a moral and spiritual condition rooted in arrogance, rejection of divine wisdom, and a refusal to learn from correction. Centered on the recurring image of the fool, the passage unfolds through vivid metaphors drawn from nature and daily life—snow in summer, a dog returning to its vomit, a sling with a tied stone—to illustrate the futility and danger of misapplied honor, unwise speech, and self-deception. The text reveals a structured progression from the fool's inner attitude to the outward fruits of foolishness: laziness, meddling, gossip, deceit, and strife, each demonstrating how unwise choices corrupt relationships and society. At the heart of the passage lies a divine paradox: discernment is required to know when to answer a fool and when to refrain, reflecting the wisdom of God's design in both instruction and restraint. Ultimately, the chapter calls believers to observe creation, cultivate self-awareness, and live with intentional wisdom, guarding their words and actions against the subtle, corrosive power of folly.