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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Are you salted? Has God’s salt penetrated into your fiber so that you are distinguished from your former life and from the people of the world?
Introduction Have you ever been part of a conversation (or more likely on the receiving end of a monologue) that went something like this. Did you hear the news about the robbery downtown? They caught the guy and the prosecutor says he is going to bring him to trial quickly. Speaking of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 9:30-50
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Self-denial and spiritual discipline are not popular topics in today’s culture. But a Christianity without a cross is not Christianity at all. This sermon launches a fifty day focus on spiritual disciplines.
Disciples with Discipline (Fifty Days of Consecration #1) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27[1] 3-20-05 Introduction This morning we want to prepare for the Fifty Days of Consecration that begins next Sunday. The fifty days begins on Easter (March 27th) and will conclude on the Day of Pentecost (May 15th). ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Denomination: Charismatic
The following sermon is going to review Noah's witness and testimony to a wicked generation and suggest that despite this generation being consumed by worldly ways you can still show them Jesus!
Showing them how to Live! Genesis 7:1, 7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 On the sixth day humanity was created in the image of God, a little lower than the angels and our Creator said it was a “very good” (Genesis 1:27-31; Psalms 8:5)! If we fast-forward just ten ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 7:1-7
Denomination: Baptist
Part of 5-part series on discipleship. This message examines solitude.
LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY Part 1: The Discipline of Solitude There’s an old saying, one you’ve seen on many refrigerators and office walls before. It says, “It’s hard to soar with eagles, when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In many ways that saying is true. It is also true that it can be very ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11
Explores fasting as a spiritual discipline for deepening our relationship with God, aligning our desires with His, and experiencing His presence profoundly.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord on this beautiful day, united in our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a spiritual adventure, a voyage of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18
Topics: Spiritual Disciplines
Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but we can broaden that concept to include overindulgence in general. And the need for self-discipline and healthy boundaries is as relevant an issue in our times as it has ever been.
1 Peter 5:8-11 A boy’s father bought a new lawn mower and told his son that he could keep half of the money if he sold their old one. So the boy posted an ad on the bulletin board at their local grocery store, and within a few days a prospective buyer came by to see it. ‘Does it run?” he asked. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Short Bible study for church discipline
Church Discipline Woodlawn MBC August 26, 2007 I. The Meaning of Church Discipline A. Define what a church is. B. Discipline means to train, especially the mind and character. Training intended to elicit a specified pattern of behavior or character. C. Although most people think of church ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Simple living is freeing based on Matthew 6
The Discipline of Simplicity Mt 6: 19-21, 25, 31-34 May 11, 08 Today is not a Simple day. -First, it’s MOTHER’S DAY and we’ve recognized mothers. - It is also Pentecost Sunday and we’ve sung about the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to us. -Then today is the Sunday that we’re introducing ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34
Denomination: Brethren
Celebration should be a normal part of the Christian life. This sermon borrows heavily from Richard Foster's book "Celebration of Discipline."
The Discipline of Celebration “The Christian should be an alleluia from head to foot!” (Augustine of Hippo) Celebration: the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity. Celebration is at the heart of God’s way of ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
An introduction sermon for a 13 week series on exploring various Spiritual Disciplines, designed to help the church draw closer to Christ and grow in Christlikeness.
Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction January 6, 2008 1 Timothy 4:7-8 John 10:10 {Video of me shooting free throws and talking about spiritual disciplines} Not a bad basketball player, even when the camera is on me. I was hitting in crunch time, the pressure was on and there were no retakes. Just ...read more
Scripture: John 10:10
Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life
(sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The primary reason for discipline in the church is to restore the offender both in his fellowship with God and with the church
Introduction “How Not to Attract Visitors to the Church” would make a fine essay title critiquing the three part sermon series we are in. Consider the titles: Discipline by Admonition, Discipline for Restoration, and Discipline for Purity. It is doubtful that people looking up our ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5
This sermon explores our deep need for spiritual rest, how we can receive it from God, and the rejuvenation it brings to our weary souls.
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our desire to hear God's Word and to learn from it. It's an honor to stand before you today, not as one who knows all, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, eager to share the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30
When we are in the midst of despair take some time to remember those times when God has been faithful, when He has spoken to us and has worked in power.
The Discipline of Remembering June 5, 2011 Psalm 77 Intro: Remembering is an important spiritual discipline, with one very important caution. 31 years ago, a 9yr old boy sat on the left side of the tiny sanctuary, about two thirds of the way back, listening to a visiting choir from some long ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20
One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.
Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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