Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

Spiritual Workouts

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2005

A topical sermon on spiritual workouts of specific sections of the body (Portions adapted from Dennis Rainey of FamilyLife.com from his book Moments Together for Couples)

Sermon for 4/24/2005 Spiritual Workouts 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Introduction: From an advertisement in Time Magazine in 1997- My life is hectic! I’m running all day, meetings, phone calls, paperwork, and appointments. I push myself to the limit, fall into bed exhausted, and get up early the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001

It does matter what you say, so don’t be hung by the tongue.

How many of you have ever had foot in mouth disease? While at the hospital I was teasing the anesthesiologist when he came in to see Brother Crider, I told him I had foot in mouth disease, every time I opened my mouth, my foot seemed to end up in it. Have you ever been hung by the tongue? Have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 4, 2008

All of us are either walking toward or away from God. In today’s sermon we will look at the three themes Paul provides to determine which direction we are walking - Love, Light and Wisdom.

“A Walk Worthy Of Our Calling” Ephesians 5:1-8,15 04/06/2008 by Chris Nerreau TITLE: Your Walk SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 5:1-8,15 DATE: 04/06/08 May the words of our lips and the meditation’s of our heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name our Rock and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Miracle Gro

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Several things are robbing us from producing a fruitful crop in our life. Identify what is missing and add the Miracle Gro today.

March, 2007 “Miracle Gro” Matthew 13:1-23 INTRODUCTION: In rural Palestine the seed was sown in broadcast fashion and the sowing PRECEDED the plowing. The sower deliberately sowed the seed in the path, in rocky places, and among thorns as well as in the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Have An Attitude

Contributed by Mark Baker on Nov 19, 2006

God knows us totally and completely, nothing is hidden from Him. God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees. He knows what you are thinking and what motivates you, and these things do matter to Him...

Psalms 139:1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. 2. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rich Reservoir Of Resources In The Laity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 27, 2004

Nine Ways that the Spirit helps maximize the contribution of the laity in your fellowship.

The Rich Reservoir of Resources in the Laity (Matt 9:36-38) Illustration:Dwight L. Moody was greatly moved by a lay preacher’s statement that the world has yet to see what God can do through a person fully yielded to Him. Because an attitude of submission is far more important than outward ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Jay Gibson on Dec 27, 2000

A basic look at Matt. 5:13

Salt of the earth Mt 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Other Scripture dealt with salt: Lu 14:34 Salt is good: but if the salt have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Closer Walk With God

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 20, 2001

How we can get Closer to God

A Closer Walk with God Genesis 5:21-24 Have you ever hungered for that Closer Walk with God? If you are saved today, you have had that hunger in your hearts. A True Christian will always want to get Closer and Closer to our Heavenly Father. Just as you have the desire to be closer to your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Quietness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

A word study on "Quietness"

QUIETNESS SOME INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS: 1) When was the last time you were quiet for 15 minutes? 2) When was the last time you were in a place and you could hear a pin drop it was so quiet? 3) Would you describe your emotions as orderly or disorderly? 4) Are you able to just sit without the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooting For Yourself Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 11, 2010

Every action we take has consequences for where we end up - so where we plant our lives is critical.

“Renewable Energy: Rooting for Yourself” Psalm 1 Barb and I have discovered that where we plant a tree in our yard makes all the difference in whether or not it grows into maturity and productivity. This is so because some of our yard is good soil and some of it is thick clay; good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Purpose In The Heart

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 31, 2009

The most powerful of God’s men have often stood alone to become a testimony to the world.

A PURPOSE IN THE HEART TEXT: Daniel 1:3-8 Daniel 1:3-8 KJV And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; [4] Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Loves You!

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 31, 2014

Do you remember growing up, and getting punished when you did something that your parents told you not to do?

We are children of God, and God loves us dearly. When we are children of God we will get punished when we do something that we are not suppose to do. God will punish us not because he does not love us but because he loves us dearly. My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: *other

Seeing And Hearing Again

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

The Bible says our hearts, like that of the Pharisees, can get calloused against God. It is not intentional, but our hearts get dull. We have to recondition them and reopen our eyes to see Him afresh.

Eyes to See The Pharisees were trained and schooled to recognize God, to hear His voice and to know what God was saying. They looked for something that was so obviously close, but never saw Him. When He actually came on that Christmas, they did not even recognize Him. In fact, even when He spoke, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Beat My Body!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013

Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cry Me A River Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 6, 2010

First of a three part series on the church discipline chapter of 1 Cor 5

Text: 1 Cor 5:1-5, Title: Cry Me A River, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Erika’s reaction to my engagement proposal – unexpected—laughter? B. Background to passage: However surprising it may seem in our more cerebral age, Paul appears more ready to tolerate “a mixed church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist