In Sermon Illustrations: "Disciplines Scripture" showing 41-60 of 2,378

Brother Lawrence And Disciplines

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

BROTHER LAWRENCE AND DISCIPLINES Around 1610, a child was born in France by the name Nichols Herman. Later in life, he would become known as Brother Lawrence. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Years War and sustained a near fatal His injury to his sciatic nerve. The injury left him quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Tags: Discipleship, Recognition, Seeking Christ

God, Coaching And Discipline

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

GOD, COACHING AND DISCIPLINE Tom Landry the famous coach of the Dallas Cowboys in their heyday said: "The role of the coach is to make people do things they don’t want to do to achieve the results they want to achieve." As soon as I heard that, I thought of God. Isn’t that ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Discipline, Brokenness, And Strength

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

DISCIPLINE, BROKENNESS, AND STRENGTH Discipline is a virtue that is in short supply nowadays. We see men and women demonstrating a dangerous lack of self restraint and discipline. People do things just because they feel like it, ignoring the consequences. What there is no restraint, no discipline ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aristotle On Self-Discipline

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

ARISTOTLE ON SELF-DISCIPLINE We are the sum of our actions, Aristotle tells us, and therefore our habits make all the difference. And what is the best way to practice? Aristotle's answer lies in his explanation of "the mean." In his view, correct moral behavior in any given situation lies at the ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: *other

David Trueblood On Discipline

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2011

DAVID TRUEBLOOD ON DISCIPLINE David Trueblood: "The one who wants to be an accomplished athlete must discipline his body by regular exercise and a strict diet. Otherwise, he or she will not be free to excel on the playing field or the tracks. The athlete who fails to train rigorously denies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Tags: Disciplines General

John Stott In Authentic Christianity Noted: "We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 30, 2001

John Stott in Authentic Christianity noted: "We need to repent of the haughty way in which we sometimes stand in judgment upon Scripture and must learn to sit humbly under its judgments instead. If we come to Scripture with our minds made up, expecting to hear from it only an echo of our own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Disciplines Scripture, Bible Influence, Bible Study, Security

Bible, Effect Of Reading  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

Bible, Effect of Reading, autoillustrator.com Some seem to expect the Word of God to hit them like a jolt of adrenaline each time they read or study it. Although the "jolt" may hit us periodically, the benefits of the Word of God act more like vitamins. People who regularly take vitamins do so ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Scripture, Bible Study, Bible Influence, Strength

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Would Distinguish Between Academic Study And ...

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 21, 2002

“I would distinguish between academic study and more general study of the Bible. At one level—and perhaps this is the most important level—I approach the Bible with a readiness and an expectation to hear the voice of God there. But there is no conflict between that more devotional use of the Bible ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Scripture, Bible Study, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Pentecostal

Martin Luther On The Scriptures

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In truth thou canst not read the scriptures too much; And what thou readest, thou canst not read too well; And what thou readest well, thou canst not too well understand; And what thou understandest well, thou canst not too well ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

The Essential Message Of The Scriptures

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2009

Dr. Walter Martin states with such clarity: "Into this whirlpool of stagnant human philosophy and perverted revelation came the Son of God who, through His teachings and example, revealed that there was such a thing as divine humanity, and through His miraculous powers, vicarious death and bodily ...read more

Tags: Cults

Denomination: Baptist

Though There Are No Scripture References ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Though there are no scripture references specifically telling us, please understand that Satan, the arch enemy of the Lord God and of all humanity, must have been screaming in rage over the events transpiring in Bethlehem that night. Did you know that the first prediction of God sending a Savior ...read more

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing Accuracy Of Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 28, 2020

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmon College, Peter Stoner, has calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different classes of 600 college students. The students carefully weighed all the factors, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Word Of God, Inerrancy, Prophecies Fulfilled, Inspiration Of The Bible, Bible, Messiah  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbols Of The Bible In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

The Bible identifies itself through several clear metaphors and similes. These symbols serve the purpose of helping us understand what the Bible is and what it can do in our lives. Let’s examine of a few of those symbols today. 1. A Mirror - James 1:23-25 - As a mirror the Word of God perfectly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Word Of God, Sword Of The Spirit, Symbols  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humanity Of Christ In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

The result of the virgin birth is that God became a man. He was born like a man. He lived like a man. He died like a man. In the Gospels, Jesus Christ exhibits all the signs of being human. But He was God wrapped in flesh (John 1:14). • He had a human parentage – Luke 1:31; Gal. 4:4. • He had a ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Jesus, Virgin Birth, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deity Of Christ In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

While Jesus was and is a man, He was and is also God. What does the Bible say? • He is omnipresent – Matt, 18:20; Matt. 28:20 • He is omnipotent – Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:3 1. Over disease – Matt. 4:23 2. Over Satan – Heb. 2:14 3. Over demons – Matt. 8:16 4. Over men – John 17:2 5. ...read more

Tags: Virgin Birth, Deity Of Christ, Two Natures, Christmas, Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Fifties The Major Discipline Problems In ...  PRO

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

In the fifties the major discipline problems in our public schools were cigarette smoking,skipping class, running in the halls, spit balls, chewing gum, and whispering in class. Today - the major problems are deadly weapons - kids carrying guns, knifes, and even assault weapons. This is followed by ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Holiness, Sin Exposed

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Disciplines The Inordinate Desires Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 17, 2002

Nothing disciplines the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the desires of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Tags: Servanthood, Service, Disciplines, World

Of All The Classical Spiritual Disciplines, ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 8, 2002

Of all the classical Spiritual Disciplines, service is the most conductive to the growth of humility. When we set out on a consciously chosen course of action that accents the good of other and is for the most part a hidden work, a deep change occurs in our spirit. Nothing disciplines the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:6-7

Tags: Servanthood, Pride, Christian Disciplines, Call Of The Disciples, Arrogance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Richard Foster In Celebration Of Discipline - ...

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 1, 2005

Richard Foster in Celebration of Discipline - “Celebration is at the heart of the way of Christ. He entered the world on a high note of jubilation: ‘I bring you good news of a great joy,’ cried the angel, ‘which shall come to all the people.’ He left the world bequeathing his joy to the ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Discipline A Child Is Not To Punish Him For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"To discipline a child is not to punish him for stepping out of line, but to teach that child the way he ought to go. Discipline therefore includes ...read more

Tags: Children