In Sermon Illustrations: "Self-Discipline" showing 1-20 of 28

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

Self-Discipline Begins With The Mastery Of Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Tough Thing About Learning Self-Discipline ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The tough thing about learning self-discipline is that we need ...read more

Tags: Self

If You Dont Learn Anything But Self-Discipline, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you dont learn anything but self-discipline, then ...read more

Tags: Sports

Self-Discipline Is When Your Conscience Tells ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something ...read more

Tags: Self

Oswald Sanders Said, "Only The Disciplined ...

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 22, 2012

Oswald Sanders said, "Only the disciplined person will rise to his highest power. He is able to lead ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General, Self-Discipline

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conquering Ourselves  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 15, 2013

Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have been able to conquer an empire, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Tags: Self-Control, Self-Discipline

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distractions Along The Way

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014

“I live in Charlotte, North Carolina, 200 miles from the coast. And yet our local Wal-Mart has a random smattering of seagulls that soar overhead and eat French fries and other debris from neighboring fast food restaurants. The truth is the seagulls are lost. They’ve taken a wrong turn. And instead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Tags: Lust, Distractions, Self Discipline

Denomination: Charismatic

The Difference Between Winning And Losing Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The difference between winning and losing is ...read more

Tags: Self

The Best Discipline, Maybe The Only Discipline ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best discipline, maybe the only discipline that really ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

What We Do Upon Some Great Occasion Will ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What we do upon some great occasion will probably depend on what we already are, and what we are will be the ...read more

Tags: Self

What We Do On Some Great Occasions Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What we do on some great occasions will probably depend upon what we already are, and what we are will be the ...read more

Tags: Self

According To "Character Counts!" To Be ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

According to "Character Counts!" to be responsible is to * Do what you are supposed to do * Persevere: keep on trying! * Always do your best * Use self-control * Be self-disciplined * Think before ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Church Of God

A Few Years Ago The Promise Keeps (Which Urges ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2003

A few years ago the Promise Keeps (which urges tens of thousands of men nationwide to be responsible, self-disciplined, and God-fearing) drew fire from the then president of the National Organization of Women, Patricia Ireland, “Promise Keepers have created ...read more

Tags: Women, Marriage Obligations, Men And Women

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Discipline?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2021

PARENTS MUST LEARN AND TEACH WHAT GODLY SELF DISCIPLINE CAN DO FOR THEIR HOME AND FOR THEIR CHILDREN. COME LET US CONSIDER WHAT SELF DISCIPLINE CAN DO TO CHANGE THE VALUE OF ONE’S DAILY LIFE… (Unknown, adapted) Place a guitar in my hands and it is worth $300. Put a guitar in the hands of B.B. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-5, Exodus 4:2

Tags: Growth, Change, Effort

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Boston Marathon

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 19, 2015

Around here in Boston, Patriots Day is famously known for “The Boston Marathon” in which runners from all over the world participate. I watched with keen interest as the gun shot went off for the 116th Boston Marathon. Upmost in every ones mind was the question “Who will get the grand prize worth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Tags: Self-Control, Run To Win, Running The Race, Self-Discipline

Hybels: "Totally Devoted" To Christ  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2009

HYBELS: "TOTALLY DEVOTED" TO CHRIST Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—-hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Twelve Rules For A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage. 1. Never both be angry at once. 2. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire. 3. Remember that it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking. 4. Yield to the wishes of the other--as an ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Meekness Is Not Weakness

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2020

The Greek word for meek in Matthew 5:5 is praus. This word was was also used to describe an animal which has been domesticated, which has been trained to obey the word of a command, which has learned to answer to the reins. It is the word for an animal which has learned to accept control, such as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Meekness, Beatitudes, Gentleness, Fruit Of The Spirit, Sermon On The Mount, Blessed Are The Meek, Matthew 5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Life Lessons From Samson

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2022

Certainly the story of Samson and the prostitute of Gaza stands as a cautionary tale to all of us. Here are some of the obvious lessons: 1) Just because we think we have conquered a certain sin doesn’t mean it will stay conquered forever. 2) The price of long-term spiritual victory is continued ...read more

Tags: Sin, Temptation, Judgment, Samson, Brokenness, Backslidden  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational