Sermons on discipline and character: showing 1-15 of 57,016

Disciplines For Godliness

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn three disciplines for growing in godliness.

By way of review, we talked last Sunday about how to regain hope in life. The three steps were, 1) accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, 2) build your hopes on your relationship with God and 3) commit to living out the power of God’s Word, the Bible. You can get the message on tape if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Fasting is a non-required discipline.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Character Change

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 8, 2007

A person’s character is very difficult to change. But it can be done, though it takes time. Today let us study the character of John and James, and see what we can learn from them.

CHANGE IN CHARACTER VERSES: Mark 3:13-19; Luke 9:28-36, 46-56 Acts 12:1-2; 1 John 4:7-12 A person’s character is very difficult to change. But it can be done, though it takes time. Today let us study the character of John and James, and see what we can learn from them. THE CALL AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is in a series on fruit of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Self Control.

I. I have really enjoyed preaching this series on the "fruits" (character) of a Christian, and then I came down to this last one and read it again "Self Control". I sort of did one of those Lucille Ball takes (uggh!) on it! Like it is easy for me to talk about joy, and love, and peace, but "self ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Encouragement Of Discipline

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 21, 2002

The training, correcting, and molding of our character by the Lord is one of His greatest blessings in life.

The Encouragement of Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 For the past two weeks we have been studying the twelfth chapter of Hebrews and learning how we can run the race of faith. The writer of Hebrews has used the illustration of a runner to teach us that we should cast aside everything that would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Character Among The Sheep

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Developing character during humbling times.

Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Four Gems Of Christian Character

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

4 traits every believer should cultivate in the life.

FOUR GEMS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER EPHESIANS 4:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Many of us are aware of the five finger plan of salvation. Yet that is not all their is to being a Christian. Paul spends much of the time in his letters telling believers how to live a faithful life. Such is the case as we come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Self-Discipline

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Being a Christian, living a Christian life is not something which occurs spontaneously or automatically. It doesn’t just happen. We don’t just sit back and do nothing about it.

The book of Colossians, or the letter to the churches in Colosse and the surrounding areas, was written by Paul about 30 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Paul’s words were written while he was in prison in Rome, awaiting trial. Tradition tells us that Paul would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Disciplined Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2001

6th in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church

Sermon for 2/18/2001 Disciplined Titus 1:8 Introduction: At 86, Jack La Lanne has dipped, chinned, pushed, pulled, and lifted more often than anyone in recorded history. His present training regimen is tailor-made for only superheroes. While many of his contemporaries are content to sit on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipline

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 12, 2004

It takes DISCIPLINE to run the race, and win.

"Discipline" Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 There are many people who do certain things wrong, that really have no idea they are wrong at all. Some are steered away from the gospel and have no idea it is happening. These can be called “lost sheep”. It is a tragic shame that this happens, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipline Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Discipline is a discipline in faithfulness. The issue of our money and possessions is really an issue of ownership. It’s an issue of whom I work for. Who am I responsible to?

Discipline Matthew 25:14-30 This past two weeks we’ve been talking about financial freedom. The first step to financial freedom is devotion to God. That happens when we’re free from possession obsession, from deficit thinking (I don’t have enough money to give back to God) and from fear which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Discipline

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Oct 28, 2017

Have you ever eaten all your popcorn before the movie started? I have! It’s called no self-discipline. There is something to be said about butter and salt on a fluffy kernel of no taste; Yummy.

Happy “Disciplined” Weekend, Everyone! Have you ever eaten all your popcorn before the movie started? I have! It’s called no self-discipline. There is something to be said about butter and salt on a fluffy kernel of no taste; Yummy. Admit it, you have something in your life that just overpowers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires discipline that shapes the will without breaking the spirit

I’m sure that some of you have seen this photo which has been making its way around various social media recently. [Show picture of note left by mom for her kids to clean up the kitchen]. As we’re going to see this morning, not only is this an example of brilliant parenting, it also employs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2019

What I want to emphasize today is not the food but the DISCIPLINE OF SITTING IN ORDER!

After DISCIPLINE Luke 9:14,15” Jesus said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15 The disciples did so, and everyone sat down.” Children in Abide School were getting very unruly, undisciplined, and naughty, I was just wondering what to speak in the assembly on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:14, Proverbs 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal