Sermons on Discipline From God:

Selah: Rediscovering Biblical Meditation

Contributed by James H Boyd on Jun 28, 2020

An introduction to a much neglected spiritual discipline

[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him - that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding [the wonders of His Person] more strongly and more clearly (Phillipians 3:10 Amplified Bible) "It is well to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Temple

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon on the spiritual discipline of church engagement.

Spiritual Disciplines – Part 2 (The discipline of church participation) Title: Love God – Love his body (church)... “love the head/love the body” Text: 1 cor 3:10-17 Subject: Why does church engagement matter enormously? Complement: since Christ has ascended – and the Spirit has been given - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Witness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Continued discussion on witnessing as a spiritual discipline.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Supplementary Notes to previous message Winning Witness Pt 1 An estimated 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. I. God gives us a Powerful Commission A. The Great commission 1. The basis of the commission – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

More Than Just Saying "Thankyou"

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Jan 3, 2009

God is tired of lipservice, show Him "thankyou" not just saying it.

MORE THAN JUST SAYING THANKYOU GIVE ME THAT OLD TIME RELIGION James 1:27 IT IS THANKSGIVING SEASON, IN JUST A FEW DAYS WE WILL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY. BUT I ASK YOU THIS MORNING, WHAT MEANS MORE TO YOU. SOMEONE JUST SAYING THANK YOU OR SOMEONE SHOWING YOU “THANK YOU” I BELIEVE IT’S THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

13 The Law Could Not Save From Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2021

This is the 13th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 7:13-17 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Armor Of God #2 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2009

A sermon on the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (Illustrations from Betty Lukens, opening illustration from John Gillmartin)

Sermon for 10/25/2009 The Armor of God #2 Introduction: Go over pieces of football protection- just mention a few WBTU: A. From John Gillmartin- Somehow, the young man found himself standing directly in the path of an oncoming car. The driver hit her brakes. Before either of them could do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Reigns

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we need from time to time acknowledge GOD with shouting to show that we are full of excitement and happiness from within.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you shout with joy before our GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need from time to time acknowledge GOD with shouting to show that we are full of excitement and happiness from within. IV. TEXT: Revelation 19:6 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2018

Faith in God is not immunity from troubles. God builds our trust in Him through the trials of life, not apart from them.

We read of the fall of the Northern Kingdom ISRAEL last week. • When the North falls, King Hezekiah was reigning in the South. We are going to read in the next 3 chapters. Let’s read 2 Kings 18:1-8. King Hezekiah is one of the two good kings in the history of Judah (S). • The other is King ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed And Chosen By God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

The sermon explores the abundant blessings from God, the call to live blamelessly, and the joy of gratitude derived from our union with Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered together in the house of our Lord, ready to receive His Word. It is such a joy to be in your presence, and I am deeply humbled to share with you the insights the Lord has given me from the book of Ephesians. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Topics: God's Blessings, Chosen People

Dangerously Busy: Learning From Mary And Martha

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

An over-crowded life can be a hinderance to our relationship with God and lead us into falling into the deceit of Satan.

Why do we value our time so preciously? It’s an intriguing question with which we all should try to come to terms. In answering the question, we should evaluate the most relevant word. Many would say the word “time” is the most relevant or most important word in the question. However, I say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Service Of Self-Denial Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 4, 2006

We cannot ’serve’ God until we learn to deny ourselves!

Date Written: November 4, 2006 Date Preached: November 5, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Self-Denial Sermon Text: Rom 12:1-2; Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: For the past several weeks I have been preaching to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:34-43, Luke 23:46, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist

From The Parade To Being Betrayed Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday.

From the Parade to Being Betrayed! Thesis: Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday. Texts: Luke 19:28-47 28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Gift, A Baby

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

How babies are gifts from God

GOD’S GIFT OF A BABY By: C. Mason Davis A couple were about to have their first baby. I was standing just inside the door next to her husband, hearing her scream, which made him unbelievably nervous. He kept saying to me, “Oh, she’s gonna kill me for this.” She started screaming again as she was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2