Tony Finch sermon at Canley Community Church

1. WORKING WITH GOD

2. THE PROTESTANT
WORK ETHIC
• ‘ought’, ‘should’, ‘must’.
• Guilt.
• How much have I achieved today?

3. THE CHRISTIAN
WORK ETHIC
• Colossians 3:23-25.
• With all your heart – heartily – willingly
– from the soul.
• Ephesians 6:7-8
• Serve the Lord whole heartedly as if
you were serving the Lord.

4. THE CHRISTIAN
WORK ETHIC
• Ephesians 4:28
• Something to share with those in need.
• 2 Corinthians 9:11
• Generous on every occasion.
• 1 Peter 3:8-9
• Bless, that’s your job, to bless.

5. WARNING AGAINST IDLENESS
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
• If a man will not work, he shall not eat.
• James 4:14
• It is a sin to know what you ought to do
and then not do it.

6. WARNING AGAINST OVER
DOING IT!
• Workaholic.
• Driven by expectations.
• Driven by desire for riches and power.
• Neglect of family.
• Neglect of health.
• Neglect of our walk with God.

7. SUMMARY
• Work with all your heart, as unto the
Lord.
• We are all accountable to Him.
• Be subject to rulers and authority.
• Provide for ourselves and our family.
• Be generous to others.
• Bless others.