Sermons on Discipline And Character:

The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2009

This sermon looks at four aspects of discipleship. I. The PURPOSE of Discipleship II. The PROBLEM of Discipleship III. The POWER of Discipleship IV. The PARTNERSHIP of Discipleship (First sermon in this series)

The Importance Of Discipline In Discipleship You hardly hear the word today. We just don’t like to use it. It has vacated almost every aspect of our living. We have almost abolished it from our vocabulary. Perhaps it is still used in some circles – such as sports – especially went it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Discipline Of Serving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Part - 3 of 13 in a Spiritual Disciplines series.

Spiritual Disciplines: Service John 13:1-5, 12-17 Sermon Number 3 January 20, 2008 Jesus gathered with His disciples in an upper room to celebrate one final meal together before He would die on the cross. The disciples still had no clue as to what was going to happen next. They simply thought ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Journaling Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008

How journaling helps us grow in our Christian faith and become more Christ-like. part 2 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines - Journaling Joshua 1-4, Various January 13, 2008 Family vacations . . . you can have some amazingly fun time on them. Sometimes when you come back from your vacation you feel like you never went. There’s the laundry and the recovery of vacations . . . but there are a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

2nd in series on discipleship. Expanded outline

DISCIPLINES FOR DISCIPLES 2 Perseverance (A few points are borrowed, but I have misplaced the sources) In Hebrews chapter 11 we read account after account of men and women, heroes of the Christian faith, who trusted God, who believed He was faithful, and who were blessed by God. We read of godly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Implementing Christian Discipline Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006

The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Throw off everything that entangles and run the course marked off for you.

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part II In part I we mentioned Robert Baxter and what he said concerning the materialistic direction of people and the church. Let’s look at that again. "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Let us therefore throw off all that hinders and run the course set out for us...

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part I Robert Baxter, an English Puritan church leader during the 1600’s, had this say: "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifles [unimportant things], while God is cast aside. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Responding To The Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by Steven Hanchett on Sep 6, 2006

This is from a mid-week Bible Study, mostly a brief outline and some study notes with bibliography at the end.

Responding to the Discipline of God Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Intro. Ill.: A family trapped by a raging forest fire which is rapidly advancing toward them, blown by fierce winds / The father lights another fire and burns out a nearby area ahead of the approaching wildfire. The family moves to this burned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 23, 2006

Service of others can bring us closer to God if we treat it as a spiritual discipline

Tilling the Soil of The Soul May 14, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Service The Spiritual Disciplines are meant to be ways to draw closer to God. We meditate, not just to achieve inner peace, but to have God fill our emptiness; we fast to increase our hunger for God; we study to have our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Necessity Of Self Discipline

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Better Discipline" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipline Leads To Joy! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 12, 2009

God disciplines Christians when they mess up not to punish them but to reveal the awesome glory of Christ!

God reveals Himself to people in mysterious and powerful ways. And do you know what God’s desire is for people? God’s desire is to bless people, make them holy, and daily walk with Him. Ever since Creation this is God’s desire for people! God chose the People of Israel, descendants of Abraham, to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanks For The Discipline, Dad? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2011

A sermon for Father's Day on the Lord's Discipline from Hebrews 12:4-11

HoHum: When we look for Father’s Day cards we see two general types. There is the classic card variety with some general thanks to dad and an inspiration poem. Then, there are the humorous types that usually poke fun at a father’s lack of abilities or some humorous quality. The one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ