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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Discipline By Admoniton Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012
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    A study of church discipline by admonition.

    Introduction It is time for discipline! Are you ready? For those of you who are church members, you have already vowed to submit yourselves to the discipline of the Church. That was covered under question number five of the membership questions that you affirmed before the church session: Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Discipline

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 166 ratings
     | 7,372 views

    Church discipline is a very unpleasant thing - But because we love God, because we love His church, because we love the people who are a part of it, it is something we need to be willing to do

    Fifteen years ago, next week, I was called to become the pastor of Lakeside Baptist Church, Wentworth, Wisconsin. As I began my first full-time ministry position, my rookie season, I found myself facing a couple of situations which were probably as difficult as any that I have dealt with the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 20, 2009
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    We have to discipline our children, and sometimes the things they do are so funny, we have to hold back our laughter in the midst of discipline. There’s nothing funny about the sin that God’s people commit against Him.

    People are funny, and the funniest people, in my judgement are children. As much as we love our children, we soon find out that they require discipline. When my oldest son was born, I took his picture with me to show people. I showed it to an elderly black lady, and I’ll never forget what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Discipline Of Celebration

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012
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    The Sabbath is meant to be a day to celebrate God and enjoy life.

    The Discipline of Celebration June 10, 2012 Intro: I’d like for you to think for a moment of one of the great celebrations you have been a part of. One of the ones you look back on very fondly, that brings a smile to your face even in the remembrance of it. Take a moment or two and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

    Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Church Discipline Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
     | 5,863 views

    The 10th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Church Discipline (BFM # 10 ) Text: 1st Corinthians 5:1 – 11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about article six of the BFM – The Church and I told you all that there were certain essential ministries that the church does. The first one was the preaching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Respecting Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

    Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Life Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,111 views

    The empty tomb means that we are freed from the power of sin over our lives and we can live the kind of lives God originally intended right now in the present.

    A Life of Discipline: Lent week 3 March 7, 2010 Intro: The season of Lent can sometimes feel like the opposite of the season of Advent, don’t you think? Advent, our preparation for Christmas, seems to be full of excitement and anticipation and joy and merriness, as we prepare to gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    This Sermon is an adaptation from the book "The Twenty-one Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" by John Maxwell.

    Self- Discipline Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Peter 1:13 August 16, 2003 I. I will say it again, we are all leaders in some way and if we are going to be the leaders that we are supposed to be, the first person that we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Stone avatar

    Discipline That Is Consistent Series

    Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,283 views

    The parent who balances love and discipline without compromising either produces well-adjusted kids who maintain a positive relationship with Mom and Dad.

    We are looking at the building blocks of faithful families in our series; and this week we’re gonna look at the topic of discipline. About twenty some years ago when Beth and I were just starting on this journey called parenting, we hosted a family conference here at Southeast that was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of The Disciplines Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 26, 2023
     | 2,109 views

    Today we go further into the Sermon on the Mount to hear Jesus talking about three spiritual disciplines of the Christian life.

    Introduction In this series of messages we have been talking about powering up when our spiritual batteries get low. Matthew’s Gospel teaches… We establish a powerful connection to God in baptism. In addition, through the Spirit and Scripture we Overcome temptations. We share our influence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Discipline Of Remembering

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2011
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     | 7,996 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    No Discipline = No Love

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    When the church fails to practice biblical discipline it loses its influence for the cause of Christ and ruins its members. A difficult work requiring committed leadership and obedient membership, see how Paul commands it and instructs it for the Thessal

    No Discipline = No Love 2 Thessalonians 3 On the flight home from Honduras there was a sitcom about discipline. The title of the sitcom was “Yes Dear.” It involved two couples with young children. The son of one couple lied to the mother and they were discussing how to discipline him. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parental Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,195 views

    The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

    PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist