Sermons on Divine Discipline:

Studying For Divine Approval

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 5, 2019

The apostolic charge to every preacher and teacher of the word is "study". Our ministry will lack the substance of divine approval and saving, sanctifying power without the diligent study of the Word of God on daily basis.

STUDYING FOR DIVINE APPROVAL 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” Paul was Timothy’s mentor, pastor and leader. He understood perfectly Timothy’s shortcomings as a young pastor under his tutelage. To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Holiness

Hindrances To Divine Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

There are spiritual, behavioural, and environmental factors that can hinder the flow of divine increase. Recognising these hindrances is crucial if we want to walk fully in God’s blessings.

HINDRANCES TO DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:4 Supporting Texts: Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12, Matthew 13:58, Deuteronomy 28:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s will for His people. He delights in blessing His children and causing them to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:4, Haggai 1:5-7, Malachi 3:8-10, Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles Of Divine Judgment

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

To avoid Gods’s judgment, we must first understand God’s judgment.

THE PRINCIPLES OF DIVINE JUDGEMENT GENESIS 4: 1-16 1. Illus. of Lowell and Walter • Lowell- 50’ish golden gloves boxing instructor. Walter- 32 year old former marine. • Kept on until Lowell boxed with him. Lowell beat him to a pulp. 2. We do God like that some times. God’s preference is to deal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Strategies For Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

God’s ways may not make sense to human reasoning, but they are always sure paths to victory when obeyed completely.

DIVINE STRATEGIES FOR VICTORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-5 Key Verse: “And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.” (Joshua 6:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witntesses For The Divine Son Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2008

Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26) & to be the judge of life (27). Are there any other witnesses to support this almost unbelievable claim? There most certainly are!

JOHN 5: 33-38 WITNESSES FOR THE DIVINE SON [Isaiah 35:5-6] Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26), and to be the judge of life (27). Jesus was claiming to be divine. Are there any ...read more

Scripture: John 5:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Formula For Stability

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon unpacks Isaiah 33:6 as God's blueprint for stability in a shaking world, showing that an unshakable life is built on the foundation of divine wisdom and knowledge, with the fear of the Lord as its priceless, foundational treasure.

Introduction: The Constant Tremor I want to begin by asking a question that I think is on many of our hearts. Do you feel it? That low-grade, constant tremor beneath the surface of our world? It's a feeling of deep-seated uncertainty. We feel it when we scan the news headlines, which seem to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:6

Denomination: Baptist

Stairway To Divine Fulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

17th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to be fill with the very fulness of God. I follow the obvious sequence of events revealed in the passage by the "so thats" leading up to that fulness.

Ephesians Series #17 “Stairway to God’s Fullness” Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-19 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Power And Purpose

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jul 5, 2025

POWER - SUPERNATURAL ENERGY FROM GOD

OPENING VERSE: 2 PETER 1:3 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. As I was meditating on this topic, the LORD impressed upon my spirit one morning to talk about how His Power. So I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:20, Luke 9:1-2, Acts 1:8, Genesis 4:20-22, Philippians 3:12, Psalm 78:72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018

Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Openings (Easter)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001

Luke chapter 24 contains several divine openings which deal with the resurrection of Christ.

DIVINE OPENINGS Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-32 INTRO.- I Cor. 16:9 Paul said, “A great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” A GREAT DOOR HAS OPENED TO ME. Many times throughout our lives certain doors are opened to us. Doors of opportunity. ILL.- A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Spirit Of Truth

Contributed by Normand Cote on May 11, 2001

One of the offices of the Holy Spirit is to guide us into all truth. What is truth? How do we discern it? What are the benefits of this truth?

The Divine Spirit of Truth Introduction: What is another work of the Holy spirit? To guide us into all truth, that we may be sanctified. How can we tell what is truth? Illustration: Charles Spurgeon once told of sitting in a nice restaurant. As he ate he kept noticing a rather angry looking ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

About The Divine Covenants

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals more about

About The Divine Covenants Bible scholars have divided the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Teacher,& Revealer Series

Contributed by Normand Cote on Jun 8, 2001

To show that God has given all believers the Holy Spirit to teach us and reveal to us the things of God.

Sermon title: A divine Teacher & Revealer Scripture: John 16:14; 14:26 Introduction: Who here wants to learn? Who wants to learn something that others have not learned? What would you like to learn about if you had a choice? The computer is something that I think many of us are learning about. In ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14, John 14:26

Denomination: Adventist

Leadership That Is Divine And Right Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 24, 2001

This was bits and peices of about 12 different sermons

Leadership Lessons Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Exodus 18: 13-26 July 15, 2001 A small boy was asked by his teacher, "What is the size of the Democratic Party?" "About 5 feet 2 inches," he replied promptly. "NO!" exploded the teacher" I mean, how MANY members does it have? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Divine Warnings Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 7

MORE DIVINE WARNINGS Matthew 7 v. 1 - 14 1. God’s warning against censoriousness or "mote hunting" in God’s work v. 1 " Judge not that ye be not judged." (a) Negatively - v. 1 "judge not"or critize or condemn others (b) Positively v. 1 "that ye be not judged" v. 2 explains why:- (c) Instructively ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Holiness