Sermons on Disciplines Meditation:

Meditation Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 31, 2001

A series of sermons using "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. A top 10 for any Christian’s book shelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: MEDITATION PSALM 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION We are faced with enemies in our lives that we often to not recognize. I remember one day, in college, walking into one of my friend’s rooms to find the television on, the radio on, his computer was on, his roommate and another were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meditation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005

Encouragement to meditate on the Lord

Progressive Meditation Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Meditation means active contemplation, not wandering reverie. It depends on purposeful concentration of the mind on the subject of meditation, and deliberate expulsion of discordant thought and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

Shhhhh (Meditation)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on the discipline of meditation.

Matthew 14:6-13 6 On Herod’s birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was distressed, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message looks at the blessing of meditating on the Word of God.

Introduction: In 1923 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, several of the most powerful and wealthy men in the world gathered together for a meeting. These men, if they combined their resources and assets, controlled more money than the U.S. Treasury. In the group were the following: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 1)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou shalt observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good succ

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Command. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou shalt observe to do according to all that is written therein, for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success" (Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Factors Of Meditation (Part 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"Keep the Scriptures in your thoughts and words, meditate on them constantly to accomplish three things; you will do God’s will, you will grow as a believer, and you will be successful in life" (Joshua 1:8, author’s translation).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 1:8 1. Not as the unsaved. "God is not in all his thoughts" (Psalm 10:4). 2. Realize. "Thou (God) understandest my thoughts afar off" (Psalm 139:2). 3. God’s thoughts. "For I know the thoughts, that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

#4dare To Read/Meditate The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We take Bible study to the depth of MEDITATION.

#4 Dare to read and study the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition on purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with ALL READINESS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:23-48, Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Discipline Of Meditation

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 12, 2007

Everyone meditates at some point or another. What or whom are we meditating to is the question. Do we as believers in Christ Jesus truly comprehend the essence and necessity of meditation?

Our topic this morning is a subject that requires personal reflection. See, I have found myself doing this more than ever -- that is meditating. How many of you meditate? How many of you are consistent in your meditation? Don’t fool me now. I don’t know about you, but during my Christian walk, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Judah's Last Revival

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

How to experience revival as illustrated by the life of Josiah

Judah’s Last Revival 2 Chr 34:1-3 1. It was Youth Lead. {Child = 2,037 times / Youth = 422 times} A. Josiah could have chosen to be a Rebellious Youth. · Both his grandfather, Manasseh, and his father, Amon, were wicked. · Manasseh began to reign at age 12, reigned 52 years, and was the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

7 Steps To Success

Contributed by Steve Moldenhauer on Jan 3, 2006

A lesson on how to meditate in God’s Word

INTRODUCTION: If I were to stand up here today and promote a product that could change your life and bring you lasting benefit would you be interested? Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Soaking In His Love

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon encourages folks to find their rest in His presence... that in His presence is fullness of joy!

Soaking in His Love May 27, 2001 1. Over the past few week’s we’ve been looking at Paul’s deep passion to know Jesus - I want to know Him… - One thing I do, forgetting what is behind… - 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus 2. We’ve seen this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

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