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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 56 MIN

Lazy People Get Nothing

from Encounter Atlanta · host Encounter Church Media Group

Faith alone doesn't move mountains—faith married to diligence does. In his message, “Sloth Kills Callings,” Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks what it really means to battle laziness—not just in our work or routines, but also when it comes to our spiritual lives.Drawing from Proverbs 6, Dr. Powell challenges us to “consider the ant”—a symbol of diligence and preparation—juxtaposing its work ethic to the dangers of procrastination and passivity. But this isn’t just a call to grind harder. Dr. Powell explores the importance of combining discipline and faith, reminding listeners that waiting on God is never meant to be passive, but an invitation to action, growth, and responsibility.Support the showText encounteratl to 94000 to stay up-to-date on all things Encounter.Worship with EncounterSundays at 11 AM ET | Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ETSupport EncounterText egive to 77977  Connect with EncounterFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteConnect with Dr. GabeInstagram | YouTube | Website

Faith alone doesn't move mountains—faith married to diligence does. In his message, “Sloth Kills Callings,” Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks what it really means to battle laziness—not just in our work or routines, but also when it comes to our spiritual lives. Drawing from Proverbs 6, Dr. Powell challenges us to “consider the ant”—a symbol of diligence and preparation—juxtaposing its work ethic to the dangers of procrastination and passivity. But this isn’t just a call to grind harde...

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Faith alone doesn't move mountains—faith married to diligence does. In his message, “Sloth Kills Callings,” Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks what it really means to battle laziness—not just in our work or routines, but also when it comes to our...

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