Sermons on lenten disciplines:

The Game Is Only Half Over

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 21, 2010

The fifth message in the 2010 Lenten series

(Slide 1) On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the Rose Bowl. A UC player named Roy Riegels, who was their center, recovered a fumble for California and in the confusion of evading some of the Georgia Tech tacklers, started running sixty-five yards… in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Watchers On The Hill Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

Description ? The second sermon of my 2005 Lenten series.

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?Father Forgive Them? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) What do you do with the story of Judas? How do you reconcile Jesus? calling of him to be one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Received Pontius Pilate Washing Of Hands

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the Heifer that is to be sacrificed and He took away the guilt of Pontius Pilate but was sent to hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we innocent of the blood of JESUS? No. The blood was shed for our own remission of sins Hebrews 9:22 (Amplified Bible) [In fact] under the Law almost everything is purified by means of blood, and without the shedding of blood there is neither release from sin and its guilt nor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pick Up A Towel, Not A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 3, 2017

In our text we find Jesus setting an example for us when he washed the feet of his disciples—an example of Servant Leadership.

TITLE: PICK UP A TOWEL, NOT A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:3-9 / 12-17 We continue our “MARCH TOWARDS CALVARY” this morning and visit a scene that began to unfold the NIGHT IN WHICH JESUS WAS BETRAYED. I lift as a thought this morning – Pick Up a Towel Not A Title. What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Heard? The Spiritual Disciplines And Listening To God

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007

The sermon looks at the difference between "hearing" God and "listening" to Him and His commands by introducing the Christian Spiritual Disciplines, how they help us to hear, listen and obey God. The sermon focused upon the three (most importance discipl

HAVE YOU HEARD? The Spiritual Disciplines and Listening to God Jeremiah 26:1-8 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. November 14, 2007 St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove When God speaks, do you obey Him? For Christians, this might seem like a silly question for someone to ask and I think most would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

I Corithians 9:19-27

THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING 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

Disciplined Living Sermon Ii: Freed By The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment dominates society and fosters guilt feelings, mature Christians exercise the grace of forgiveness by forgiving ourselves as needed and by forgiving others who have sinned against us.

FREED BY THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS When you were a child, were you ever caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Did you ever try to stay awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa in the act? Did you ever catch mama in the act of kissing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Prosperity Comes With Humility, The Fear Of God, And Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 2, 2017

Part 10 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"The rich and the poor meet together; the LORD is the maker of them all. The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life. Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 11:13, Proverbs 21:17, Proverbs 21:20, Job 34:17-19, Proverbs 22:2-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Strict Discipline Eventually Gets The Job Done Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

I believe that parents ought to have some fun and that families ought to enjoy themselves. Some parents would do well to loosen up a little. We all need to laugh. Kids should get to see dad dance around and embarrass them! Fun brings a level of connection that perhaps no other thing could. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Baptist

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one) The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." 1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:5-12, 2 Timothy 4:14-18, Psalm 121:1-2, Philippians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ