Sermons on Discipleship Leadership Training:

Wait Training

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012

We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Training

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

As runners must train extensively for competition, we must work out our souls in order to successfully receive God.

This is a world of soul building. Life is a race, from here to eternity (to infinity and beyond). We are the runners; each one of us is an entrant in the contest. This is a win-loss situation, and what’s on the line is everything! So…how’s your training going? You are training, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

Training Tips

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2013

A sermon the details what is important in the training of children.

"Training Tips" Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train up a child. We will train them whether we realize it or not. They will learn things from mom and dad and other people. They are like sponges and they will copy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Training In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2012

I Kings 17 is a litany of the events that shaped and prepared Elijah for his greatest challenge (facing the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel). How did God use these circumstances to train Elijah... and how does God use events in our lives to train us?

OPEN: A junior high music teacher had just organized a band in her school. The principal was so proud of the music teacher's efforts that without consulting her, he decided that the band should give a concert for the entire school. The music teacher wasn't so sure her young musicians were ready ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training And Teamwork

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 6, 2018

Paul's fear was not that he would lose his salvation, but that he might be disqualified from his team!

TRAINING AND TEAMWORK. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. The Apostle Paul, as every good minister of Christ, was willing to become “all things to all men” (1 Corinthians 9:22), that they might be SAVED by Christ. Now Paul did all this for the gospel. It was an unselfish act, but would have its reward in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wait Training

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

We must learn the art of patience if we truly want to enjoy life. I think a good term might be "wait training" that is "W-A-I-T" training." :How are you with patience? Could you use some WAIT Training.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four readings prior to the Message. The Readings assigned for this day are: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10 and Matthew 11:2-11 A man in Los Angeles, California ..... was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon ..... after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Trained For The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The second in a series on the Parables from Matthew

Trained for the Kingdom (Parables from Matthew Pt. 2) Text: Matthew 13: 51 – 52 (READ TEXT) Well if you remember from last time, we looked at those two verses and we talked about being trained for the Kingdom, and the importance of getting understanding… and if you remember I said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength Training Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010

How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Memorials Of God's Help"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 24, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the heaers to affirm to others that Joshua’s erecting the pile of Memorial Stones serves as a visual reminder of how God helped His people CROSS THE JORDAN RIVER.

Monday, 25 May 2009 Memorial Day Prayer Breakfast Soldiers’ Hall Dining Facility U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Joshua erecting the pile of Memorial Stones (Ebenezer – stone of help) serves as a visual ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

Part 4 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-IV—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

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

Spiritual Training For God’s Champions

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Spiritual champions must submit to rigorous spiritual training to stand victorious in life and ministry.

SPIRITUAL TRAINING FOR GOD’S CHAMPIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Champions are not made in public arenas; they are made through private discipline. Just as athletes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passing On The Baton Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 7, 2008

55th in a series from Ephesians. Principles to help us pass on the baton of faith to future generations.

In the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the United States’ women’s 4 x100 meter relay team took the track in the finals as the favorite. After the first two legs run by Angela Williams and Marion Jones, the United States was in front as expected. But as Jones attempted to pass the baton to her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Alone With The Disciples

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 28, 2014

The most essential part of discipleship is the empowerment. If the disciples must do greater works, they must have deep spiritual impartation.

In Mark 3:14-19, Jesus separated twelve disciples unto Himself and the reasons for His action were expressly stated in that passage as: 1. To be with Him. 2. That He might send them to preach. 3. To have power to heal sicknesses and cast out devils. The reasons as given above can be categorised ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basic Training For Christians, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

Called and trained to be the Best

Basic Training for Christians Part 4 Review from last week: 1. A soldier endures hardness 2. Stays strong and true Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier does not entangle himself with things outside of army life. Vs. 4 1. Entangleth himself Gr. 1707 emplekô; compound word from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite