Sermons about Discipline Of Self

Go On To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

based on 431 ratings

| 122,219 views

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 131

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 13, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 20,343 views

This sermon deals with the sin of pride and the blessing of humility and patients

Psalm 131 TEXT: Psalms 131:1-3 (KJV)1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. Introduction: This may not be one of the longest Psalms, being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

"Stinking Thinking".

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 5,262 views

hOW IS YOUR ATTITUDE THIS MORNING

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 15,198 views

Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Stay On Track

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Jan 30, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 14,899 views

My sermon is about not becoming camplacent about sin in our lives and the process of sanctification.

STAY On track In the past few months we’ve heard a lot about trains coming off their tracks. Every time I turned on the radio another train had come off the tracks. The rail network had obviously not been maintained as it should have been and the tracks had gotten into a terrible state. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

based on 44 ratings

| 16,844 views

This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You A Slave To?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 9,836 views

Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Response Determines Your Future

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 25, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 6,630 views

our response to opportunities in life determines our future. It is the same in the spiritual realm. Every response has consquences and has an impact on our future. Offenses seems to be one of the major events in the church today.

‘Your Response Determines Your Future” I. Introduction A. Your response determines your future: 1. Deception is not knowing while thinking you know. 2. Holy Spirit will reveal, that which is hidden. 3. Unknowingly you will look at “offense opportunities” through the glasses that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going To The Gym Series

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Mar 16, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 7,762 views

In part 2 of the introduction of the spiritual disciplines we want to look at first what is discipline as Paul telling Timothy about and secondily we need to set and to see what the goal is that we are striving for in doing the disciplines of a Christian

Paul was instructing Timothy in how to be a faithful and profitable servant of Jesus Christ. In the first five verses of First Timothy 4 Paul was pointing out to Timothy some of the errors and false teachings or doctrines that was being spread around the church. Then in verse 6, Paul says to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2dare To Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 5,620 views

We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

#2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preacher, Please Take Care Of Your Bodies.

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 16, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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This is a challenge to ministers and preachers to care for their bodies so that they can extend their ministries to God’s glory.

PREACHER, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY… Romans 12:1,2 Satan has a full bag of tricks that never seems to become empty, no matter how often he pulls a trick from it. One of the oldest tricks is to trick the minister of the Gospel into thinking that he has a body that is indestructable. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Woe To Them Who Are At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 6,442 views

Spiritual laziness.

Woe to Them Who are at Ease in Zion Amos 6:1 Woe [grievous distress, affliction, or trouble] to them that are at ease[no concern no labor unaffected apathy no love ] in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! This ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Im Dying To Live

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,758 views

We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude.

“I’m Dying to Live” “The Sacrifice of Revival” We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude. 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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