Work and Diligence on Rice Family Ministries

Psalm 111 - Majestic Work of God

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

February 4, 2026

Majestic Work of God #

Psalm 111

Introduction

This is a phenomenal Psalm that renders great praise to the LORD. The psalmist manages to capture the great attribute of God’s eternality, and brings to light the work of the Lord. It is quite an inspiring Psalm.

The Psalm starts out with Praise to the LORD. This is certainly appropriate for what is about to be displayed about God.

Psalm 113 - Triad of Praise

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

February 25, 2026

Triad of Praise #

Psalm 113:1-9

Introduction

I’m not really a musician, but I know a little about music. Musical chords are generally made up of three notes that harmonize with each other and go together. They are called a triad. These are Psalms, and therefore songs, so I have entitled the message a “Triad of Praise” Three praises that harmonize with each other and create a good sounding harmony of praise to the Lord.

Proverbs 18:9

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

February 12, 2020

Stewardship #

Prov. 18:9 ¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

I. Stewardship – slothful, Diligence #

A. Slothfulness #

1. Physical Rest is not the same as slothfulness. #

- The Bible gives us provision for rest… matter of fact, God rested on the 7^th^ day as an example to man.
- The law even provided times for the fields to be left to ‘rest’.
- Gen. 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
- Mark 6:31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
- Matt. 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

2. Sin of laziness (How does God view laziness) #

Slothful – inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle

- We live in a lazy society… $50 an hour, no work.
- People are lazy spiritually… Bible reading… too much work…. They have time for a ball game, friends, and all kinds of other activities. - Preaching to the choir
- If we are not careful, laziness can creep into every one of our lives! - boiling frogs… (Gibbs)
- Rom. 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
- May we not become slothful in our spiritual business.

B. Waster #

Waster – one who squanders, consumes or expends extravagantly a prodigal.
Prodigal – given to extravagant expenditure expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful

Luke 15:11-13 - “wasted his substance with riotous living”
Everyone of us know that is not right.

C. Brother – similarities #

Brothers are usually similar in appearance.

Proverbs1 8:17

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

April 8, 2020

Proverbs 18:17

Introduction

I. Diligence (Pro 18:17) #

Prov. 18:17 ¶ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

A. First report #

1. Two siblings… the first one that can get to the parent, and give a report… will spin it to make sure they appear right #

2. If you only listen to one side of the story… you will likely side with that person. #

There are always those who are more than willing to run around and give their story so others will feel bad for them.
There is always another side to the story, if you only take the one side, you will not know the full truth.
Vs 13 – He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

B. Two ears #

We should always be careful to look for both sides.
Justice resides somewhere in the middle of both stories.

II. Casting lots (Proverbs 18:18) #

Prov. 18:18 ¶ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

Proverbs 19 - Path

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

April 22, 2020

Path of Life #

Proverbs 19:1, 2, 3, 8, 15, 16, 20, 23, 24, 27

Introduction

We will look at this Proverbs in the categories that are presented in this Proverb. This will help us maintain a consistent message as we look at each category that is presented. I have categorized this Proverb into five categories: 1. Path (10 verses), 2. Influence (6), 3. Punishment (5), 4. Family (4), 5. Anger (2), and 6. No Category (3).

Proverbs 20 - Integrity

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

July 8, 2020

Integrity #

Introduction

Prov. 20:11 ¶ Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

We are known by our actions…

Integrity is a very important characteristic that every christian should work on in their life. It is obtained by allowing God to have control of our life. We are born liars, manipulators, who try to get our way…

Proverbs 21 - Wickedness

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

August 25, 2020

The Wicked Way #

Proverbs 21:27

Introduction

The word wicked or wickedness is used more frequently in the book of Proverbs than any other book of the Bible. It is used 9 times in 6 verses in this chapter. It is a theme can cannot be missed in this chapter.

I. Worship of the Wicked (Pro 21:27) #

Proverbs 21:27 – The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Proverbs 22 - Paths

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

September 30, 2020

Looking ahead – Two Trails #

Watch out! Watch where you are going! Be Careful!

Proverbs 22:3

Introduction

This verse sums up what we will look at this evening. Simply put, watch where you are going! When you have kids, you are always looking out for them. Watching where they are going, and what is going on. How many times have you kept your child from running into something or someone because they were not watching where they were going! Spiritually we need to be on watching where we are going, and where we will end up.

Proverbs 24:30-34 - A Look at Laziness

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

February 10, 2021

A Look at Laziness #

Proverbs 24:30-34

Introduction

As laziness becomes more prominent in the world, it also invades the church as well. It is something we need to guard against in our own lives.

If you are idle in Christ’s work, you are active in the devil’s work. - Spurgeon

The Book of Proverbs deals very hard blows against sluggards, and Christian ministers do well frequently to denounce the great sin of idleness, which is the mother of a huge family of sins. - Spurgeon