Stonebridge Bible Church Sermons

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The Dangerous Consequences of Laziness - Jonny Ardavanis
Laziness is more than just a lack of productivity—it’s a spiritual danger that distorts the image of the God who created us to work, serve, and worship through our lives. In this message, we turn to the book of Proverbs to examine the serious consequences of slothfulness and what Scripture says about living a life of diligence and purpose. This sermon unpacks five marks of a lazy person: 1. The lazy person makes excuses 2. The lazy person loves ease 3. The lazy person doesn’t finish what they started 4. The lazy person is self-deceived 5. The lazy person needs to be prodded Through wisdom from Proverbs and a biblical theology of work, we’re reminded that our calling is not to comfort and complacency but to usefulness for God’s glory and the good of our neighbor. If you’ve been coasting spiritually, mentally, or physically—this is your call to wake up. Laziness isn’t neutral. But by God’s grace, we can live lives marked by intentionality, discipline, and devotion.
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Whatever You Do: Christian Work Ethic - Jonny Ardavanis
What does the Bible say about your work—whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a student, an employee, or a CEO? In this sermon, we explore a biblical theology of work, reminding us that whatever we do, we are called to do it for the glory of God.From the opening pages of Scripture, we see that God is a worker—and we are made in His image. Work is not a result of the Fall, but part of our original design and dignity. Yet sin has distorted our view of work, tempting us toward pride, idolatry, or apathy.But through Christ, our work gains new purpose.This message walks through: 1. Work’s Designer: God, the joyful Creator. 2. Work’s Design: Our calling to create, subdue, and cultivate. 3. Work’s Distortion: How sin complicates our labor. 4. Work’s New Dimension: A redeemed perspective, identity, and motivation. 5. Practical Marks of God-honoring Work: Enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude.Whether your job is in the spotlight or behind the scenes, this sermon will remind you: every task can be sacred when it’s done for the Lord.
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Ecclesiastes 1 | Under the Sun -
Life can feel heavy, confusing, and even meaningless at times. Ecclesiastes 1 doesn’t shy away from that tension—but instead invites us to see life with fresh eyes. In this sermon, we reflect on five convictions that help us live well in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Through the wisdom of Scripture, we’re reminded that our days are not random, but held in the hand of a sovereign God. We’re called to live each moment with urgency, hope, and joy—trusting God in every season and treasuring the people He’s placed in our lives. Here are the five convictions we explore together: 1. I must live life like I am in the hand of God. 2. I must live life daily like I am going to lose it. 3. I must live life with hope while I have it, no matter the circumstance. 4. I must live life and enjoy everyday life with the special people in my life. 5. I must live life all out—I must give all of life all I’ve got. This message is an encouragement to live fully and faithfully—even when the world feels unclear. God is still present. And life, even under the sun, still has meaning when it’s lived with Him. 📖 Text: Ecclesiastes 1
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Working In A Fallen World - Jonny Ardavanis
Why does work often feel so frustrating, unfulfilling, or even futile?In this sermon, we take an honest look at the reality of work in a world marred by sin. While God designed work as a meaningful and creative expression of His image in us, Genesis 3 reminds us that the fall has distorted everything — our relationship with God, with each other, and with our labor. We now face thorns, sweat, pride, envy, and disillusionment in our daily grind.But Scripture doesn’t leave us hopeless. This message explores how the Bible realistically acknowledges the pain of our work while offering a better way forward — a calling to work unto the Lord, even in broken systems and imperfect conditions. We were made for more than toil and chasing the wind. And in Christ, even our labor is not in vain.Join us as we examine the tension of living “East of Eden” and discover the redemptive hope God offers for our daily work.
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Created to Cultivate - Jonny Ardavanis
In this message, we go back to the very beginning to explore God’s original design for work and purpose. Long before the Fall, before brokenness or burnout, God was working—crafting, shaping, and cultivating a good world. And then He made us in His image… to do the same.Through Genesis 1 and 2, this sermon unpacks what it means to be image-bearers of a working God—called not just to survive, but to build, design, innovate, and create beauty in the world around us. From the artistry of nature to the development of glass, architecture, and instruments, we see that cultivating culture is part of our divine assignment.This isn’t just about your job. It’s about seeing all of life—parenting, gardening, city planning, entrepreneurship, and even changing diapers—as meaningful in the eyes of God.God didn’t just make a world to admire. He made a world to build upon. You were created to cultivate.📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:1-9, Psalm 145, Psalm 147
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