Sermons on discipline of the saints: showing 706-720 of 46,765

Sermon "the Challenging Discipline Of Forgiveness (Forgiveness Is For Everyone)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023

Of all the discipline given by Jesus, forgiveness maybe the most difficult. Forgiveness require every person to accept individual responsibility, but believers can be good at it!

Forgiveness Is For Everyone Scripture Matt 18: 21-35 “Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied,“but seventy times seven! 23“Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 22. The Discipline Of Attitudes (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Fasting

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Spiritual discipline of fasting

Fasting Spiritual Disciplines An Adult Christian Education Class of RCEFC Based on Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster Intro: Fasting – fallen into disrepute Out to step with the times – Fast foods Disregard for fasting: “…I could not find a single book published on the subject of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mortification In The Spiritual Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will.

Mortification Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will. The quality of will in a person often divides those who settle for less from those who give themselves more fully to God...how does this passion for God take hold except ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

No Less Than Great

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 2, 2009

Looking at Daniel and his 3 friends, we have a blueprint for how to live in today’s soceity.

When God gave the Ten Commandments to those people just out of bondage in Egypt, He was telling free people what they must do to remain free. He was telling them there were many forms of bondage other than slavery in Egypt, and we all know that. The Word of God tells us other truths also. One is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian Without Following Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

Part 10 and final in series, The Company We Keep, this message answers the question, “Can you be a Christian without spiritual practices?”

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus The Company We Keep, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 18, 2009 We’ve talked a lot about spiritual formation the last few weeks – how it is that you and I can begin to be formed into the image of Jesus, so that fear, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Dangers And Antidote Of Drifting

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 26, 2008

The power of God can keep you from drifting .

SC 7/2008 THE DANGERS AND ANTIDOTE OF SPIRITUALLY DRIFTING HEBREWS 2:1-4 INTRO THIS MESSAGE THIS MORNING IS DIRECTED TOWARD BOTH THE SEEKER AND THE BELIEVER . SEEKERS WHO ARE TIRED OF FLOATING THROUGH LIFE AND FEELING LIKE THEY ARE OUT OF CONTROL. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Disintegrating Families

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 11, 2009

A study of Eli and his evil sons.

Disintegrating Families 1 Samuel 2:12-29 Eli was a great preacher, a fine priest and a Judge. As High Priest he alone could enter the most holy place once a year to offer atoning sacrifice on behalf of the nation. But as a Father, Eli was passive, inactive, and unconcerned. He turned a blind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something About It - Now! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010

They were now facing 4 major problems, & Nehemiah had to deal with them decisively before they destroyed everything that God was seeking to do through His people.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the eleventh of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Pictures of a Christian. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13. In this chapter the apostle Paul presented a number of pictures; • That describe not only the Christian minister, but also each Christian. • We are going to look at five of those pictures tonight. • Each picture has many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Program Of Progress Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008

Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We can either falling back, or"Take it to the next level."

Taking It To The Next Level “Program of Progress” By:Pastor Donny Granberry For the next couple of weeks or so we are going to be looking at different means of taking it to the next level. When many students graduate High School, they will go to a College or University to further their education ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking Around Your Problems In Silence

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 17, 2009

Problems are easier resolved in much silence rather than much noise.

Walking Around Your Problems in Silence Joshua 6: 1-5 1 Now Jericho was straightly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portrait Of A Christian

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010

As Christians, there are some important aspects that should characterize our lives, and only as we put them into pracitce can we enjoy the abundant living Jesus promises.

Portrait of a Christian I Peter 1:14; 2:2,5,11 Many things have been said of religion or Christianity. William James, the famous psychologist, said: "Religion shall mean for us the feelings, acts, and experiences of individual men in their solitude." Paul Tillich (August 20, 1886 – October ...read more

Denomination: Baptist