Sermons on Disciplines Simplicity: showing 1,321-1,335 of 23,270

Real Wisdom

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Jul 6, 2001

James speaks about finding the secret to true wisdom.

REAL WISDOM --The Secret to Wisdom is consistency. A. What it means to be "double minded." 1. Inability to trust fully in God. -This is the person that feels they "need" Christ, but then also wants to make sure that they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The New And Living Way

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

To rejoice in the New & Living way we have to live in Christ Jesus our Savior!

“THE NEW AND LIVING WAY!” BECAUSE OF THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HEBREWS 10:19-25 Have you ever gotten a new thing before and have treated that thing as gold? - no one could touch it - no one can use it - no one can look at it - everyone is using it wrong once you do allow ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39, Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Accountable

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 7, 2001

Through accountability we can know the difference between sowing from the flesh and sowing from the Spirit.

GOOD WORKS DO NOT SAVE US. RATHER, GOOD WORKS COME AS A RESULT OF BEING SAVED. GOOD WORKS ARE THE FRUIT BORN OUT OF A LIFE THAT IS PLANTED FIRMLY IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. IN OTHER WORDS, WHAT WE DO IN THE NAME OF CHRIST MUST BE DONE ALONG WITH CHRIST. WITHOUT CHRIST WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Guarding Our Minds - Mind (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 10, 2001

Allowing the Holy Spirit to help us keep the "right stuff" going into our minds and the "wrong stuff" out.

INTRODUCTION: There are so many things out there which can effect us AND can effect our minds. You have the different types of media which, if we don’t guard ourselves carefully, can hurt us spiritually and in so many other ways. Music, radio, internet, television, movies, reading ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Callousing Of The North American Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001

Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline. A top 10 book for any Christian’s bookshelf.

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: FASTING MATTHEW 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION Moses the lawgiver, King David, Elijah the prophet, Queen Esther, the prophet Daniel, Anna the prophetess, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus Christ. All of these people in Scripture have one thing in common. Now I realize that perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Submission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

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

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SUBMISSION MARK 8:34 INTRODUCTION The purpose of any spiritual discipline is freedom. The discipline is a tool to aid us in our spiritual lives. Each discipline has value only when we keep God in perspective… and each discipline brings freedom. I want to stress ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pushing Away The Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

There is a price to be paid for pushing the truth away.

A. Introduction: Can you recall a time in which you tried to give an excuse after you were caught doing something wrong or if not wrong, not the best thing to do? During my senior year of college, I overslept one morning and made the decision to skip my second hour class – the first one of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001

Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy Seat

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

So the Ark represented for Israel the localized presence of God in judgment, mercy, forgiveness, and love; and because it contained the Ten Commandments, it was a visible reminder that their life was to be lived in obedience to the expressed will of G

INTRODUCTION: The Mercy Seat was on top of the lid of the Ark of Covenant. It was described by Martin Luther in his German Bible as the mercy seat because the Lord “sat” enthroned over it in mercy, invisibly present where the wingtips of two cherubim met above it, guarding the divine presence. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Are Living Is How We Are Living

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

How we live, as a church and as individuals, is determined mostly by when are living. This may sound a little confusing, but I will explain. We look at the Israelites in this passage and we see them complaining - not satisfied with the way things are,

INTRODUCTION: We, as a church, are at a new phase of our ministry. We NEED to go to the NEXT phase of ministry. We NEED to reach out to the community, love on them, and show them the love of Christ. We need to move in God’s Vision for the church. How we live, as a church and as individuals, is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thief

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the other is the enemy / opposition, whether it is a war... a battle... a football game The Best Way to go up against the opposition, is t

INTRODUCTION: John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they (you) may have life, and have it to the full. (KJV- more abundantly) Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fit For Service

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

In order to be truly used by God, three things need to part of your life.

Luke 9:57-62 "Fit For Service" By Rev. Mark Hiehle On Memorial Day weekend, we take time to remember the men and women who have served our country and who made many sacrifices ,so that you and I could enjoy the freedoms we have today. In preparation for this morning, The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:28-62

Denomination: Nazarene

Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 23, 2001

God wants us to make the most of every oportunity to give him credit and to serve our fellow man.

In 1985, in only his second season in the NFL, Dan Marino made it to the Superbowl. Despite throwing for over three hundred yards and a touchdown, Marino’s Miami Dolphins lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16. Marino felt bad, but he wasn’t devastated. He was one of the most promising talents in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran