Sermons on Disciplines Silence:

Solitude Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons based on Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SOLITUDE MATTHEW 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION There is great value in being in solitude. I hope that I can convince you of this today. I do not know if you realize this or not, but Jesus used solitude much during His life and ministry. He did not get by Himself in order ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Ecclesiastes 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stopping To Refuel Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle Paul shares in our Scripture today, “That you would be filled with the fullness of life and the

Stopping to Refuel When You’re Running on Empty I Kings 19:1-12 and Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) Video- “Re-Fuel” order from Sermonspice.com One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Pathway To The Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on May 22, 2011

The pathway of the Christian life is a journey that is preplan by God and He handle the map for us to follow. As we set out for the journey God will then take the ashes of our lives and turn them into something beautiful;such is the pathway of the christi

Introduction The chronicles of the biblical heroes are clearly spelt out, whether good or bad. The bible is always honest in recording the faults and mistakes of the greatest men and women. These biographies are written to encourage us. The pathway of the Christian life is to see God taken the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

When Heaven Became Silent

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

The times that Heaven was disturbed and will be disturbed that will cause silence there

REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Answers

Contributed by Bob Reish on Aug 8, 2004

God’s answers are often in His silence

Silent Answers John 11: 1-44 Opening illustration: When Jenelle was born I expected a to ¡§feel¡¨ ¡§something¡¨. I did not ¡§feel¡¨¡¨anything¡¨. I was disappointed because I had unrealistic expectations about something that I did not know about. We often get disappointed in God because we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Amid Judgment

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2019

Grace cannot be silenced, even in the face of judgment.

GRACE AMID JUDGMENT. Hosea 1:2-10. This is ‘the word of the LORD that came to Hosea, son of Beeri’ (Hosea 1:1). The name Hosea, like Hoshea, Joshua, Jeshua and Jesus is derived from the verb ‘to save’. Hosea, like his contemporary Amos, prophesied to the northern kingdom of Israel during the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2025

Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was anointed king, yet hunted like a criminal. God had promised him the throne, yet he was hiding in caves.

Go! And… Trust Him When God Is Silent - Psalm 13:1–6 Introduction — When Heaven Feels Quiet Silence can be deafening. Have you ever prayed… and it felt like your words bounced off the ceiling? You’ve pleaded, wept, even shouted, yet the heavens seemed shut. King David knew that feeling. He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, Isaiah 41:10, John 11:5-6, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Matthew 27:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get In Where You Fit In

Contributed by Shane Burney on Sep 13, 2006

Sermon on women’s role in the church.

“Get In Where You Fit In” 1 Timothy 2:8-14 • Honor & Reverence. *I ask you today that you pray for me and pray with me, as I attempt to deliver the Word of God to you. Today is very difficult for me, considering the present situation of the church. Years ago, when I began preaching, a wise old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Solitude Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006

The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude strengthens our soul.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul March 12, 2006 Solitude There are many places in the Bible where we are compared to trees – trees that bear good fruit, like the fruit of the Spirit, or bad fruit. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why there is so little of the fruit of the Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: *other

God Is Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2008

1) God’s Discipline is Parental 2) God’s Discipline is Perfect 3) God’s Discipline is Profitable

When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at his lack of fit it ability and the like. The one quality you never seem to see, is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Other

Reform School For The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 30, 2006

Life Management 101, part 2. Dave deals with eight essential spiritual disciplines we must pursue to become like Christ. Eight disciplines taken from "So You Want to Be Like Christ?" by Charles Swindoll.

Reform School for the Spirit Life Management 101, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 25, 2006 What is spirituality? You could define spirituality, in general, as those parts of us that desire fulfillment, passion, purpose, and a sense of being part of something greater than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 22. The Discipline Of Attitudes (James 3:13-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

13Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. 15This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon "the Challenging Discipline Of Forgiveness (Forgiveness Is For Everyone)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 14, 2023

Of all the discipline given by Jesus, forgiveness maybe the most difficult. Forgiveness require every person to accept individual responsibility, but believers can be good at it!

Forgiveness Is For Everyone Scripture Matt 18: 21-35 “Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied,“but seventy times seven! 23“Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Galatians 6:7-10, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Disciplined Living Sermon I: Comes Naturally To Mature Believers Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times of anti-Christian sentiment in our society, let us ask God to grant us the strength to exercise Christian disciplines to do the right things for the right reasons.

DISCIPLINED LIVING COMES NATURALLY TO MATURE BELIEVERS Long ago the psalmist said poetically what you and I have learned as the years have gone by: “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18