Sermons on Moral Discipline:

The Disciple’s Discipline

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

The writer to the Hebrews revealed the rationale behind God’s discipline. What is the rationale behind accepting God’s discipline? 4 Factors in accepting God’s discipline are...

The DISCIPLE’s DISCIPLINE—Hebrews 12:4-11 Attention: Discipline A Butterfly: Pre-Emergent from cocoon... Little Bobby notices its struggle wants to help & so splits open the cocoon. The butterfly emerges with shriveled wings & swollen body. The restrictive cocoon & struggle are needed for pumping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Spiritual Disciplines Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 9, 2021

Week 1 of a new series helping us to grow in Christ through Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual Disciplines: Introduction 1 Timothy 4:7-8 John 10:10, 15:5 April 11, 2021 Do you have any bad habits? Is there anything about you that you would like to change? That’s a pretty loaded question. I’m not going to ask the person who is sitting next to you, either! Today and for the next ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022

Worshipping God, privately and publically, draws us closer to Him and strengthens our relationship with Him

This ladies and gentlemen is a picture of a paradoxical frog. It is native to the eastern parts of South America. And what makes it a paradox is the fact that while a full-grown specimen is about 7.5 cm in length, when it’s a tadpole it can reach up to 25 cm in length. It literally is four times ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipline In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

12 verses about discipline

DISCIPLINE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE) 1 Corinthians 9:27 -but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Ephesians 6:4 - Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Vineyard

The Redemptive Purpose Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2022

Paul's judgment reveals the redemptive purpose of discipline - for the sinner as well as for the purity and witness of the church.

Paul, like a spiritual father, admonishes the Corinthians whom he regards as his spiritual children. • He cares for them like a nursing mother and corrects them like a father would, urging them to walk in a manner worthy of God. (cf. 1 Thess 2:7,11) • Paul taught them in word and by his example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 19, 2023

This sermon is based heavily on ch. 11 of Richard Foster's classic book "Celebration of Discipline."

John 4:1-26 (NIV) 1 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Disciplines - Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2021

Continuing our look at Spiritual Disciplines and the importance of confession.

Spiritual Disciplines: Confession June 13, 2021 This week, we’re looking at the spiritual discipline of confession, so I thought I would start with a confession. Well, before I start, let me preface this with the fact that confession is not easy to do. In my family I am probably the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 25, 2021

An ongoing look at Spiritual Disciplines and their benefit in our lives. Looking at Christian Meditation

Spiritual Disciplines - Meditation June 27, 2021 Have you ever had something happen in life where at that very moment you were unable to think rationally? Sometimes, it’s those little things, little decisions, and you just feel paralyzed about what to do. And there are also those monumental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Is The Master Key Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Feb 2, 2025

Discipline is the master key that unlocks the door to greatness.

Discipline is the master key that unlocks the door to greatness. 24?Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25?All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Discipline - The Power Of Why Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Feb 8, 2025

CS Lewis – In his book Mere Christianity. Temperance “Discipline” is the forgotten cardinal virtue of Christianity. Discipline Defined Discipline is the unshakable commitment to do what must be done, no matter how you feel. “Choosing what we want most over what we want now.” Craig Groeschel

Intro: Continue in our series Day One Run to Win Paul is urging us to approach life like serious competitors—not casual joggers. How many of us want A greater relationship with God • In your marriage • In your carrier • In your parenting • Relationships with other people • In your finances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:11

Developing Spiritual Discipline

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through consistent devotion, self-control, and commitment to growth.

DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:11, Matthew 6:6, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual discipline is the intentional practice of aligning one's life with God's will through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cultivating Spiritual Disciplines Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and maturity among believers.

CULTIVATING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 6:6, Luke 18:1, Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual disciplines are practices found in Scripture that promote spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices: Discipline Or Regret Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

One significant choice we must make in life is to choose discipline. Otherwise, we'll live with the regret of that decision.

We continue our message series entitled “Choices” this morning. We said as we began this series that we are the sum total of all the choices we’ve made in our lives until today. Going forward, the choices we make will shape the person we become. We’ve looked at choosing purpose over popularity and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Disciplined Christian living comes naturally to mature kingdom dwellers who instinctively know right from wrong and act accordingly.

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.” The Apostle John put it more succinctly than anyone: “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8, Matthew 6:16-18

Spiritual Disciplines - Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 14, 2021

Giving is a spiritual discipline and the people are encouraged to give as a spiritual discipline

Spiritual Discipline - Giving August 15, 2021 One day a dad was out with his 5 year old son. The boy was hungry and the dad asked him what he wanted to eat. The boy simply wanted McDonald’s french fries. Easy enough! So, they went to McDonald’s. The dad wanted to make it a fun day, so instead ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 1 Chronicles 29:10-17

Denomination: Baptist