Sermons on Discipline And Character:

Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012

We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Disciplined Christian living comes naturally to mature kingdom dwellers who instinctively know right from wrong and act accordingly.

Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” The Apostle John put it more succinctly than anyone: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Choices: Discipline Or Regret Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

One significant choice we must make in life is to choose discipline. Otherwise, we'll live with the regret of that decision.

We continue our message series entitled “Choices” this morning. We said as we began this series that we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives until today. Going forward, the choices we make will shape the person we become. We’ve looked at choosing purpose over popularity and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 25, 2021

An ongoing look at Spiritual Disciplines and their benefit in our lives. Looking at Christian Meditation

Spiritual Disciplines - Meditation June 27, 2021 Have you ever had something happen in life where at that very moment you were unable to think rationally? Sometimes, it’s those little things, little decisions, and you just feel paralyzed about what to do. And there are also those monumental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 14, 2021

Giving is a spiritual discipline and the people are encouraged to give as a spiritual discipline

Spiritual Discipline - Giving August 15, 2021 One day a dad was out with his 5 year old son. The boy was hungry and the dad asked him what he wanted to eat. The boy simply wanted McDonald’s french fries. Easy enough! So, they went to McDonald’s. The dad wanted to make it a fun day, so instead ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

12 verses about discipline

DISCIPLINE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE) 1 Corinthians 9:27 -but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Vineyard

Spiritual Disciplines - Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2021

Continuing our look at Spiritual Disciplines and the importance of confession.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession June 13, 2021 This week, we’re looking at the spiritual discipline of confession, so I thought I would start with a confession. Well, before I start, let me preface this with the fact that confession is not easy to do. In my family I am probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Spiritual Disciplines Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 9, 2021

Week 1 of a new series helping us to grow in Christ through Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction 1 Timothy 4:7-8 John 10:10, 15:5 April 11, 2021 Do you have any bad habits? Is there anything about you that you would like to change? That’s a pretty loaded question. I’m not going to ask the person who is sitting next to you, either! Today and for the next ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciplines Of Connecting To God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon is an overview of the Spiritual Disciplines and why we need them in our life

The Disciplines of Connecting to God 2 Peter 3:18 James Bryan Smith tells the story of Craig, a zoo architect, who took part in a course focusing on becoming like Christ through the practice of spiritual disciplines and began to notice some real changes in the way he behaved toward others. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022

Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Discipline Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 21, 2021

A look at the final spiritual discipline in this series, Fellowship

Spiritual Discipline: Fellowship August 22, 2021 I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but America is totally lost! We don’t like one another. We can’t agree on anything. We can’t talk about anything. We can’t even disagree with respect. We’re split politically, we’re mask on or mask off, we’re for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Acts 2:42-47, 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2021

In this final sermon in the series, I recap the past weeks.

Spiritual Disciplines: Conclusion August 29, 2021 Today is the final message on the Spiritual Disciplines series. Amazingly, this is message 18. I was asked if I was serious last week when I said - - America is totally lost!! And my answer is 100% YES! And I fully believe the church is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The External Disciplines Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

Understanding the disciplines in everyday Christian life.

Series: Discipline – Week 3 Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; Matthew 20:26-28 Title: The External Disciplines of the Faith Focus: Establishment of Spiritual Disciplines Introduction: The desire at Velocity is for every teenager to invest his or her life daily to walking with Christ. At Velocity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cooperate Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

Understanding the disciplines in everyday Christian life.

Series: Discipline – Week 4 Scripture: Psalm 95 Title: The Cooperate Discipline of Worship Focus: Establishment of Spiritual Disciplines Introduction: Psalm 95 has been used as a guide to worship. Jews would recite this chapter when they would reenact their time of spent in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational