Proverbs chapter 21, verse 5: The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty lead surely to poverty. So what does it mean to be diligent? Diligence means to be enthusiastic about your work and to be methodical, [...]

Proverbs 12: 24: The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor. Diligence is critical for all our life’s endeavors, and to be diligent is to be careful and persistent in what we do. The Lord requires that we apply [...]

I want to talk about diligence today. Proverbs chapter 12, verse 24: «The hand of the diligent will rule, but the lazy man will be put to forced labor.» Diligence is critical for all our life’s endeavors, and to be diligent is to be careful and [...]

Today I’m talking about the diligent person, and we’re looking at Proverbs chapter 21, verse 5. The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty lead surely to poverty. So, what does it mean to be diligent? [...]

Paul wrote a letter to his son in the faith, Timothy, and he told Timothy to be careful to present himself as one that is accurately handling the Word of God. Let me read the Scripture, 2nd Timothy 2:15, to us for a second here today. "Be [...]

Sharing his own early struggles as a new Christian who rode a spiritual rollercoaster until discovering the power of Bible study, the preacher urges believers to make diligent Scripture study the foundation of faithfulness, based on 2 Timothy [...]

Something I find interesting about the book of Proverbs is the absolute abundance of references it contains to laziness, or at the same time, diligence. God very clearly believes in hard work; when He gave the Sabbath commandment for example, He [...]

Joyce Meyer delivers a strong call to real Christianity, warning it's not for the faint-hearted—true faith demands diligence, sacrifice, and perseverance through delays and hardships. Using Proverbs and her own life lessons, she stresses that [...]

In this sermon on Hebrews 11:6, the preacher stresses that faith is what truly pleases God—not our works or efforts to earn His approval. God wants us to believe He exists and diligently seek Him for who He is, promising to reward those who do. The [...]

Dr. Charles Stanley teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 that self-discipline is the key to living an extraordinary Christian life—doing your best, being your best, and fulfilling God's goals for you. Like an athlete who trains rigorously for a [...]

This sermon tells the inspiring story of Liviu Librescu, a Holocaust survivor and professor who sacrificially gave his life to save his students during the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, as the ultimate example of lifelong diligence. Drawing from 2 [...]

Joyce Meyer highlights the power of diligence—steadfast effort and refusing to quit—as essential for enjoying everyday life according to God's principles. Through personal stories, Scripture like Hebrews 11:6 and Proverbs, she shows how [...]

In this sermon on adding diligence to faith from 2 Peter 1, the preacher draws from George H.W. Bush's energetic life, Charles Spurgeon's tireless ministry, and biblical examples like Caleb to show that true spiritual growth requires [...]