Sermons on Character Discipline:

Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 16, 2001

Church discipline.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Introduction: There are so many broken hearts in the church today. Caused by the way the church handles it’s problems within the body of Christ, leaving many christians feeling hopeless, depressed and lost! What can we do to prevent this? I preached for several years for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Scandal In The Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2014

A Scandal in the Church - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Dealing with Disgrace (vs 1-5) Explaining the Expulsion (vs 6-8) Clarifying some Confusion (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Somebody sent this anecdote into Readers Digest: • One afternoon in the hospital operating room where I am a nurse, • I heard one of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001

Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Judges 21:25

Denomination: *other

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

Drawing on strengths and weaknesses of King Nebuchandezzar to become better Christians

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King Daniel 4 The first four chapters of the book of Daniel tell the story of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty and powerful king. In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar defeated Pharaoh Necho of Egypt and brought Judah under his control. It was during ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ahab The Cowardly Husband

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 20, 2002

This morning we are going to talk about Ahab the cowardly husband.

BIBLE CHARACTERS – AHAB TEXT: 1 Kings 16:30-33 INTRODCUTION: 1 This morning we are going to talk about Ahab the Hen Pecked husband. 2 Ahab was the 7th king of Israel. 3 He was a very good military strategist. 4 That’s about all that can be said about him that is good. 5 The Bible pretty well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job Faithful In Suffering

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Story of Job in a nutshell

August 25 Job Faithful in Suffering Why does God let bad things happen to good people? - What do you do when the bottom falls out in your life? Do you remain faithful in your suffering? Do you blame God or bless Him? What do you do when God is silent? These questions were addressed by the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor- That Comes From God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2013

Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being foolish, sp

Honor- That Comes From God John 5:39-44NLT Long ago a sculptor was working on a block of stone that would stand at the top of a tall column. He carved the stone with great care, laboring long over details that he hoped would be flawless. An observer remarked that the sculptor was being ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unworkable Solution Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2010

Discipline has become, not simply the neglected command of the Master, but it is dismissed as the unworkable solution as the churches attempt to apply psychology to do the work of God.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Maximizing Your Potential

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

What does it take to realize the God given potential each has been given?

A few weeks ago I said one element of success is growing to your maximum potential. Growth requires change and without change, we are not stimulated to being successful. Consider this question. How many of you feel today that God has a bigger purpose for you then you have yet attained, that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009

Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Well-Intentioned Dragons Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 9, 2001

Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Job 38:2

The Book of Job Can you pull in the leviathan with a fishhook or tie down his tongue with a rope? His breath sets coals ablaze, and flames dart from his mouth. Job 41:1, 21 INTRODUCTION Does anyone here believe in dragons? I do. I see them all the time. They leave a wake of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Deal With A Shortage Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This message explains how believers may appropriate God’s wisdom.

How to Deal with a Shortage of Wisdom James 1:5-8 In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 1:1-8, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014

How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Have I Cheated? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Jul 2, 2013

One thing the church lacks is more people of character and integrity. Character and integrity are used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Character develops through individual situations, integrity finalizes codified virtues learned.

WHOM HAVE I CHEATED? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTEGRITY 1 SAMUEL 12:1-5 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic