Sermons on Christian Disciplines:

Cultivating The Discipline Of Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world driven by instant results and rapid gratification, waiting has become almost foreign.

CULTIVATING THE DISCIPLINE OF PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:7-8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:25, Galatians 5:22, Psalm 40:1, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father's Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and loving father will always correct his child going wayward.

*SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS* Revelation 3:19, NASB: "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent." THE FATHER'S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006

A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: *other

What About Fake Christians?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Constant communication with God is important in the Christian life.

Focus Passage: Matthew 6:5-13 Supplemental Passage: 1Th 5:17 “pray without ceasing” But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Patriotism

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2025

We Christians live in the world as exiles from Heaven. While in the world, we are to pray for the welfare of our nation, glorifying God by how we lives in the midst of a darkened world.

“Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” [1] This world is not my home I'm just a-passin’ through My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue The angels beckon me from heaven's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7

Denomination: Baptist

Leaning For The Tape

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A sermon on the importance of finishing strong in our CHristian walk.

LEANING FOR THE TAPE II Timothy 4:6-8 I. INTRO 1. This morning I’d like to share with you excerpts of two life stories. 2. Listen closely and see if you can realize the similarities. Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

#6 - Warning About Refusing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 4, 2009

From Hebrews 12 I offer these 4 warnings about not listening to the voice (call) of God.

CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning about Refusing to Hear God Hebrews 12:25-29 * As a parent, what did you do if, or maybe, when your children simply refused to listen to you. I dare say (right or wrong) that the majority of us had a progression of severity we went through to bring our child into line. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Passivity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ones God Calls Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2003

What do we say to the church member who says they’re "too busy" to help at church?

OPEN: Several years ago, in London, England the city was besieged with complaints about London’s mass transit system. It seems that the city’s buses tended to drive right past bus stops even though there were customers standing in line waiting to be picked up. Called upon to explain their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path Principle - New Year's Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2008

Many people are "directionall challenged". In other words, they have no goals in their lives and often end up in painful relationships and situations because they don’t plan to get anywhere in their lives.

OPEN: On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played UCLA in the Rose Bowl. In that game a young man named Roy Riegels recovered a fumble for UCLA. Picking up the loose ball, and he ran 65 yards toward goal line. Unfortunately… he had gotten confused… it was the wrong goal line. One of his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 15, 2008

God expects us to live a righteous life. So, what does that mean?

Living a Righteous Life Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:9-11 Key verse: Romans 8:10 - And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. The Introduction God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't I Just Be Me?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2011

This test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember.

This evening we take test #3 for proving if we really know God. That test involves remembering your spiritual growth as is mentioned in 1 John 2: 12-14. This test involves remembering. It’s a good thing to remember. It’s good to remember what stories you have told so that they don’t come back ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Enoc, El Hombre Que Camino Con Dios

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Sep 21, 2011

Caminar con Dios es vivir dia a dia en comunion con Dios, siguiendo su direccion y agradandole en todo.

Enoc, El Hombre que Caminó con Díos. Génesis 5:24 Hebreos 11:5 Judas 14 Introducción. ¿Que es caminar con Dios? Deut. 10 12 es amar, es temer y servir a Dios. 1 Jn 2:6 “El que dice que permace en El debe andar como Él anduvo” I. ¿Cómo anduvo Cristo? Hech. 10:38 “Jesús anduvo haciendo bienes y ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God