Sermons on Disciplined Thinking:

Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004

This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Baptist

Meditating On God's Word

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

What is Biblical meditation and how is it beneficial for Christians?

Psa 119:97 m Mem. O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. Most Christians have listened again and again to admonitions that they read the Bible for themselves. Yet according to statistics, less than 1/5 of American believers read scripture daily. If spending time in God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97, James 1:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Goodness Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 14, 2002

Our contributions to the gains in the lives of others are the keys to our own personal inner growth.

When I started studying economics in the college, one of the first lessons in economics I learned was this: Business is first and foremost a community service which brings a gain on the investment in return. A businessman or a shopkeeper from this perspective is a skilled and responsible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

Five Spirits That Limit God

Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005

These are five spirits that limit God’s work in the believers life and the church.

5 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT GOD INTRODUCTION: PS 78:41 I COR 10:6-13 THESE ARE THE 7 SPIRITS THAT LIMIT CHRIST JAMES 3:13-15 DEMONS DON’T JUMP ON YOU FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT. – LIKE FLEAS THE PROCESS OF THE DEVIL’S INFLUENCE ON YOU IS BY INVITATION. THE DEVIL DIDN’T MAKE YOU DO ANYTHING – YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2005

Living for Jesus involves being a living epistle, a living sacrifice and a living stone in the "spiritual house" that is His Church.

LIVING FOR JESUS “And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 LET US TAKE NOTE OF THE TRUTHS TAUGHT IN THIS VERSE 1. Christ died for all. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Give

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2008

Giving is just twenty five percent of what Jesus touches on in this text, but many times it’s all we hear.

Living to Give Text: Luke 6:37-38 37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying To Self Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Life is to be lived for the glory of God. When a person lives out of a motive of self interest he is operating just as the world operates and experiences life accordingly. But for those who will deny the self-centered desires of their fallen nature and pu

Dying to Self Fortifying the Foundations # 28 John 12:12-36[1] 2-15-04 Intro Video Clip “The Greatest Story Ever Told” [Ch. 22 (2:07: 47) to Ch. 23 (2:10: 36)] Does Christianity really work? Is there something to be experienced in a walk with God that is not experienced by the average human ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Serving God in the Workplace.

Dare to be a Daniel Or- The Kingdom in the workplace Tables appear accurately at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/danielcell.htm Summary of sermon-full notes follow • • Why Daniel? 1. o Much to say to us in the realm of our work • Dare to be like Daniel! 1. He resolved to be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Servant Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In contrast to our self-seeking ways, Jesus is the personification of servanthood. Just as He came to serve and not to be served, we’re expected to do the same. Becoming a servant means that we swim against the cultural current and follow the model of t

Becoming a Servant Q. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? A. Poultry in motion. Q. What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A. A stick. Q. What do you call four bullfighters in quicksand? A. Quatro sinko. Q. Where do you find a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Oh God Revive Us 2 Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Feb 5, 2005

A present day application of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to the Canadian church.

OH GOD REVIVE US! (PART 2) Psalm 51; 2 Chronicles 7:14 30 January 2005 Prayer Audio reading of Psalm 51 (NIV) Together Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) front of bulletin Confession, Forgiveness, Restitution guidelines Revive Us O Lord (slide) INTRODUCTION This morning I want to complete the sermon I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewal Of Mind

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 29, 2005

The renewal of our minds must center on the use of our resources - treasure, time, and talents. The more disillusioned we are with the world, the more motivated we will be to pursue the Christian way. If we are not willing to face the reality that we li

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: RENEWAL OF MIND ROMANS 12: 1-2 TEXT: “AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD: BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED . . .” [ROMANS 12:2] In our secular world, we usually conform to societal values and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Conscience Isolates Every Man

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

Why Are Christians Afraid to Listen to Conscience?

Conscience Isolates Every Man Why Are Christians Afraid to Listen to Conscience? OUTLINE Introduction: Some in the Christian church are not sure of what they believe about the human conscience. The Word of God reminds us that conscience is always on God’s side, judging conduct in the light of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sense Of Togetherness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 11, 2002

Seventh Sunday of Easter Fellowship

  7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "A Sense of Togetherness"   1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14, 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Social Acceptances Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2002

A warning for the church to stop changing its doctrine to accommodate sin in the name of "tolerance." A call for Christians to forsake the ways of the world.

TRUTH. DOES IT EVEN EXIST ANYMORE TODAY? IN OUR WORLD THAT IS SWIRLING IN AN EDDY OF "TOLERANCE" IT SEEMS THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO, SO LONG AS YOU DO NOT CLAIM IT TO BE THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH. IN FACT, YOU CAN EVEN PRACTICE YOUR BELIEFS SO LONG AS YOU DO NOT GO AROUND CLAIMING THAT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Free Methodist