Sermons on Discipline Of Godliness:

"Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Ungodliness In You And Me Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

This message deals with what Paul teaches about Church discipline.

Introduction: 1. Willie Nelson once owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole. He pointed out one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s a par 47. I birdied it yesterday.” 9 2. The truth is that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

New Parenting Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013

How to provide godly parenting to your family

1. Live with integrity 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. (NIV) 2. Provide encouragement 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

It is God’s will that His church be pure. But preaching and teaching holiness will not bring about purity in the church if there is an indifference to how people respond.

For this series, we've relied heavily on the books Shepherdology by Pastor John MacArthur (M) and Handbook of Church Discipline by Jay Adams (A) A new believer was invited to attend a "Young Adult Fellowship". When he arrived at the home of one of the young adults at the church he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diligent Leadership

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 26, 2013

The spiritual gift of leadership is one of the gifts of Romans 12.

10 27 13 “Diligent Leadership” Romans 12:8c: “He who leads, with diligence.” We have been looking at the spiritual gifts of the Body of Christ in Romans 12: prophecy (speaking God’s Word to others), serving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Man To Do? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2013

The men of a congregation are to provide leadership in public prayer.

“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” [1] Males receive bad press in this present day. Social engineers, many thoroughly indoctrinated in feminist philosophies, appear determined to ensure that little boys will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformation: Experiencing Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2011

God’s desire is that we would be transformed into the image of Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This happens as we engage in the spiritual disciplines.

TRANSFORMATION #1: EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPENING QUOTE: “How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Will I ever really be any different? … The Christian gospel insists that transformation… really is possible. Never easy. Rarely quick. But possible… It begins to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Enduring Soldier

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 21, 2011

Our life for Christ is in many ways required to closely parallel that of a soldier who is committed to his calling in discipline, obedience and loyalty.

It was indeed a moving ceremony to witness the graduation of recruits as they are recognized as Marines! The new Marines were thrown together, to live together, enduring together, tolerating each other, supporting each other, working together and striving to that day when they are finally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

One of the great mistake we make in our spiritual growth and that’s by doing it alone. You and I need authentic fellowship if we're ever going to be transformed in our lives. This series is based on James bryan Smith's Apprentice Series

Community: Where Becoming An Apprentice Transforms Us Hebrews 10:22-25 How many of you are happy with your spiritual life? How many of you would say that you’re satisfied with how you’re growing your relationship with Jesus and that you see the increasing evidence of the presence, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness Brings Clear Vision

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 3, 2010

Simple, though tougher to accomplish....Your Faithfulness will bring clear Vision for the individual and for the Church.

Faithfulness brings clear Vision Have you ever considered how far faithfulness could take you? We show up at our jobs each day, not always seeing what our faithfulness is creating for our futures, but yet we intrinsically, (on the inside), know that it is building a stability, or a platform, for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drawing The Line In Today's World

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 2, 2010

Christian soldiers discipline themselves for spiritual warfare by "drawing the line" in smaller battles.

Sacrifices Required to “Obey God Rather Than Man” Grant S. Sisson Written April 30th, 2010 I have always been so very proud to be an American. I remember the day I was first eligible to vote. I have participated in many elections over the course of my lifetime. I have never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23