Sermons on Mental Discipline:

The Properties Of Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009

This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Branch

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009

Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Get Organised.com

Contributed by John Perry on Sep 27, 2011

For most of us our natural bent is disorganisation, not organisation. But organisation sets us free & helps us create more time for the things that really matter.

Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “Getorganised.com” Intro: *** I had a thought for a great website business for people who are struggling to get enough hours in their day. The website? Getorganised.com! The thought came to me …… I wonder if someone has already done it??? Sure enough after punching it into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:25-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation: Experiencing Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2011

God’s desire is that we would be transformed into the image of Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This happens as we engage in the spiritual disciplines.

TRANSFORMATION #1: EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPENING QUOTE: “How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Will I ever really be any different? … The Christian gospel insists that transformation… really is possible. Never easy. Rarely quick. But possible… It begins to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: *other

Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enduring Soldier

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 21, 2011

Our life for Christ is in many ways required to closely parallel that of a soldier who is committed to his calling in discipline, obedience and loyalty.

It was indeed a moving ceremony to witness the graduation of recruits as they are recognized as Marines! The new Marines were thrown together, to live together, enduring together, tolerating each other, supporting each other, working together and striving to that day when they are finally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul, The Emotional Case Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2012

Neither Paul nor we are meant to be Mr. Spock from Star Trek; Paul was comfortable with emotion, but -- even when he was emotionally intense -- he kept his eyes on Jesus and sought to follow God’s will, not his own.

Paul, the Emotional Case (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 1. I love this old Jewish joke: During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Oct 20, 2012

TODAY AS WE LOOK AT CH 6 IN NEHEMIAH- WE WILL SEE HOW THE ENEMY DISTRACTS US.Do you have any unfinished projects lying around ? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many distracti

TODAY AS WE LOOK AT CH 6 IN NEHEMIAH- WE WILL SEE HOW THE ENEMY DISTRACTS US.Do you have any unfinished projects lying around ? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many distractions. One thing that WE clearly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

We are sent out to live the life of faith. Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals/traditions we remember our baptism in the home, congregation and larger world.

Matthew 28:16-20 “Show and Tell” INTRODUCTION Our thoughts today center on the last verses in the gospel of Matthew, which are called, “The Great Commission.” These verses remind us that like our time, talents and treasures, the gift of the gospel—our new life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Focusing On God And His Glory Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Fast and pray to expand God's kingdom

A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah God's Disciplinary Love Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 5, 2017

Since the beginning, man has been catching fish. Rarely does a fish catch a man. Well, there are a few times when a shark will bite, or swallow and kill a person, but that’s not what I’m talking about. There have been a few instances when a person has bee

Happy “Disciplinary” Weekend, Everyone! James Bartley is one such a man, (1870–1909) is the central figure in a late nineteenth-century story according to which he was swallowed whole by a sperm whale. He was found a day later (36 hours) in the stomach of the whale, which was dead, washed up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Keep Reading The Bible

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 27, 2012

This short sermon encourages Christians to keep reading the Bible and draw closer to God.

Let’s Keep Reading the Bible by Mark T. Tonkery A book recently was released that utilized an interdenominational panel to determine the 25 books every Christian should read. Many books you would expect to be on the list were there: The Confessions of Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No One Is An Outcast"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2004

A sermon on the Christian’s call to love and accept all with an emphasis on those with mental illness.

Luke 17:11-19 “No One is an Outcast” Leprosy was the most terrible disease in Jesus’ day. The leper was considered utterly unclean—physically and spiritually. A leper couldn’t approach within six feet of any person, including family members, and as Leviticus chapter 13 reads: “The person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You A Victim?

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Jun 22, 2007

I would like to encourage you to stop having a victim mentality and live to be a victor

Are you a victim? Luke 7:2-10 Jesus Christ paid our penalty and rose victorious so that we might have the benefit. He died that we might live He took the stripes that we might be healed He became poor so that we might be rich He carried the burden of the cross so that we can be free. Lets look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:2-10

Denomination: Charismatic