Slothfulness on SermonAudio

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)