Sermons on Discipline To Produce Fruit:

If You Point Out These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011

1- Point out the importance of godliness 2- Point out the assistance of exercise 3- Point out the acceptance of salvation

INTRO. - ILL.- Preacher G. Campbell Morgan who passed away in 1945 once told this story about his granddaughter, Penelope. One day Penelope rushed indoors shouting, “Oh, mama, there’s a big black bear in the backyard!” Her mother said, “You know perfectly well that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Therefore"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 18, 2011

Due to God's mercy we should prsents ourselves to the call of God. The sermon reminds us of mercy given, therefore our response should be ___________________.

“Therefore” Romans 12:1-8 Paul believes that Christ should be the Lord, of every area of our life. The reason Paul believe this is because of God's Mercy 1. Notice He says therefore because of God’s mercy we must have a Personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Revivals? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 21, 2019

There is a pattern with God and people; People sin, God rebukes and discipline, People confess and repent, God loves and provides, "Revival", People sin again.....

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Judges……… We noted from last week that the stories in the Book of Judges actually happened after the death of Joshua. Before we read Chapter 2, let us note that Judges 1:1-3:6 is a Prologue to the Book. Judges 2 actually remind us of what Joshua did and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Worship

Contributed by David Long on Aug 1, 2019

As we sing, pray, and give, it must be done according to God’s instructions. So, what does that look like? What is the proper way to worship God?

According to the dictionary, Worship is: NOUN: The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity. VERB: Show reverence and adoration for (particularly a deity); honor with religious rites. There is a lot of confusion in the religious world today concerning worship. There are more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Bearing With One Another In Love

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

All of us have needed to have people be patient with us when we were slow to grow and learn, working through a deep wound in our heart or just having a bad day. One of the best ways to help our churches and all their members is to learn to be patient with them, bearing with them in love.

I don’t get to do it very often anymore, but I love fishing. I grew up near a muddy little lake where you could catch bullheads and bluegills almost any time you tried. But catching fish is only part of the joy. Two years ago we vacationed up in Minnesota. The first evening we went out to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020

Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Running? Part 1. Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 19, 2017

This is the first of two messages to help believers to refocus on their personal relationship with Jesus Christ derived from 1 Corinthians 9:24-26

“A Winning Mindset Series” How Are You Running? Part 1. 1 Cor. 9:24 (AMP) 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! Intro As we enter into the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

It is crucial to train our children well, so they will not depart from those things we embed within their hearts and lives.

“Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Definition of this word...train...in the original Hebrew and Chaldee dictionary: “to narrow, to initiate, to discipline, to dedicate. Let’s look at each of these words so that we can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bringing Heaven Down Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The Lord’s Prayer is the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form in Luke’s gospel. These 38 words change the very way we understand God, ourselves, and the world.

This is the second week for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. Not the only place where prayer is taught but it the richest place to go for teaching on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Toss The Coin And Roll The Dice

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

How many live their lives like they toss a coin? Do you realize how many people leave their life to chance?

Toss the coin and roll the dice Proverbs 16:1-9 Prayer- Good Morning Introduction- Proverbs 16:33 tells us that (NIV) “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” The passion version says, “We may toss the coin and roll the dice but God’s will is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Week Two Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13, Matthew 19:15, Luke 2:37, Jonah 3:5, Esther 4:1-4, Acts 13:2, Matthew 6:16-18, Romans 4:13-25, 2 Samuel 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 31, 2020

What does it mean to train in righteousness?

Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 3… Read along with me again our key passage for this Message Series on the Word of God: 2 Timothy 3:16-17…………… And so, we had noted that the Bible is the Word of God; God breathed out His own words to writers. Besides the Bible itself, we should all be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Failed? Don’t Give Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020

God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Woe To Wow! Part 1

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2021

The world is falling apart. God doesn't seem to care. But He has a plan.

1. There are problems everywhere! a. I read of a Missouri couple who built their 5,300-square-foot home in a gated community in Florida. The three-story house had five bedrooms, three floors, beautiful verandas, and it was bordered with palm trees. The only problem: The contractor built the house ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Regular Spiritual Checkup

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 6, 2021

To be successful in ministry, a person must be able to function well on a variety of personal and professional levels at all times.

Topic: Your Regular Spiritual Checkup By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Philippians 1:24-26 “24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:24-26

Denomination: Christian Church