Sermons on Church Training:

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Protein Shakes For The Soul - Getting In Spiritual Shape

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We are to train for godliness like we train our bodies in the gym. I use the analogy of physical training to explain spiritual training.

[Note to pastors: This sermon started a new ministry. In this sermon I invited people to share in a ?distance devotional program.? See point 8. I had over 400 families sign up for this!] ------------------------------------------------------- Can you believe it is the last Sunday of 1998? There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training Your Tongue To Work God’s Way Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2009

You can train your tongue to work God’s way. Let’s look into the Word of God and see how.

New Habits for a New Year Part 3: Training Your Tongue to Work God’s Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2009 *Power Point Introduction: SLIDE 1 (Phrases in sequence): “Got a problem with your tongue?” “You don’t think so?” “Are you sure?” SLIDE 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Go Through Some Troublesome Training Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon covers Jacob’s dealings with Laban in Haran for 20 years - and how God worked through it all.

June 19, 2005 Episode III - Jacob and Laban - Genesis 30-31 A part of the job of a teacher or a trainer is to look for the weaknesses in your pupil in order to strengthen them. The job of a student or trainee is to then LISTEN to the assessment of the teacher and to then follow the regiment ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Perfect Leader

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2009

God is our perfect Leader, and He is doing all that He can to train us to take on positions of leadership in His church.

The Perfect Leader Wednesday, July 22, 2009 By Pastor Jim May There is no one that I would rather follow than the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been led by a lot of people throughout my life; some in the military, some in the job market and some in the church. Some have been good leaders and some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Veterans Of The Cross

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 20, 2023

On this Veteran's Day celebration, we remember veterans of our military, but we are all veterans of Christ's Army

Even though Veteran’s Day is Friday, November 11, it’s important enough to celebrate it on this Sunday before the holiday. Unlike Memorial Day when we honor those who died while serving, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Originally it was called Armistice Day, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

How To Disciple Someone - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 27, 2010

Talking about the need to disciple others and how it is done in a one-to-one context. It focuses upon the central parts of our faith from a relationship with Jesus, bible reading, personal prayer and emphasises that these things are learnt through one

How to disciple someone As you get older in life you develop enough life experience to look back upon the friendships you once had. You begin to think about the people who once were so promising and kind of crashed in life. They got divorced, became bitter or something. Then there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Discipling Others? Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010

This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaimed: Resetting The Table Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Oct 13, 2014

Reclaim the table for outreach!

Reclaimed - Part 2, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Yes! How many enjoyed the video? How many are enjoying your Reclaim cards? You enjoying those? I hope you're taking advantage of them. We still have some left if you didn't get them. It's one per household. And they are all good questions for you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Manner And Message Of Paul

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

The manner of Paul's life was consistent with the message God had given him to preach. Now Paul is telling these leaders to follow his example (his lifestyle) and hold to the same message. This is something we as Christians must do today.

Manner & Message of Paul
 (08-16-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We take as our text ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Family Feuds Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2024

A family could be a cage of social animals living together or could be a palace of godly family living together. A house could be a place of shelter of many individuals or could be a home of love, affection, fellowship with feelings.

AMC, 30.06.2024 Text: 1 Chronicles 3:1-9 Theme: Family - siblings Feuds or Disputes Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever! Introduction: Today, I would like to, share with you three important lessons from the family life of King David with a special reference to family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"training Your Heart To Believe On Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 11, 2008

Training your heart to believe is an unlearning and relearning process. We have to train our heart to believe by learning not to believe what unbelievers believe.

THE SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND JUDGMENT SERIES (part 3) “Training Your Heart to Believe on Jesus” SERIES TEXT - John 16:7-8 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

It is the parents responsibility to train their children in the way of the Lord.

Train up a child in the way he or she should go Proverbs 22:6 In Proverbs 22:6, we are told as that we should “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Now, the question is, in what way should we train up our children? Well, in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Training #1 - Wait Until Next Year Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Repentance is not a singular act but a daily one that brings us humility, connection and grace

Today we begin a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” As you may know, Spring training is baseball’s equivalent to the preseason and it started sometime around 1870 when teams went out to California and Arizona to get ready for the real season. After a month of daily games, the team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

It is crucial to train our children well, so they will not depart from those things we embed within their hearts and lives.

“Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Definition of this word...train...in the original Hebrew and Chaldee dictionary: “to narrow, to initiate, to discipline, to dedicate. Let’s look at each of these words so that we can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal