Sermons on personal discipline: showing 3,001-3,015 of 149,721

Why Should I Live My Life In Fear And Reverence Of God? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

The Apostle Peter in this passage is reminding those believers to whom he is writing to be sure live there lives in fear and reverence of God; likewise we will also today learn that same lesson.

Why Should I live My life in Fear and Reverence of God? 1 Peter 1:17-21 Introduction Too many Christians of our day seem to be totally unconcerned with the need to be “conformed to the image of Christ” as Romans 8: 29 speaks of. Rather, they seem to think that they can live pretty much as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Outline For The People Of Christmas: Zacharias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 11, 2021

This incident in the life of Zacharias is, strictly speaking, not a part of the first Christmas story. Even so, his son, to be named John, was the forerunner of the Messiah!

Text: Luke 1, selected verses Introduction: Zacharias was a priest, married to a woman named Elisabeth, but they had no children. Humanly speaking, there was no way for them to have a child, but God intervened, and gave them the child they so desperately wanted. Although these events took place ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A "Fast" Sermon Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Choices Of A Champion

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Christian victories don’t come by chance; they come by grace through faith. And each one of us must choose through faith again and again. Reworks a Purpose Driven Life sermon outline on keeping spiritual momentum.

The Choices of a Champion Hebrews 12:1-2 Sunday, August 24, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Christian victories don’t come by chance; they come by grace through faith. And each one of us must choose through faith again and again. All kinds of voices tell us to give up, back off, or take it easy. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway To Divine Encounter" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024

In our text, Jesus imparts several profound lessons that are referred to as the "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage, encapsulate fundamental principles that transcend time and culture.

Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway to Divine Encounter" Text: (Matthew 7:7-12) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

What does it mean for us and do for us to meditate. Part 6 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline of Meditation February 10, 2008 I was reading a story about a man who was running on his treadmill. He had it set at an incline of 5.5%. About 30 minutes into his workout the treadmill had a slight malfunction. He was running at a fairly decent pace and doing incline ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What About My Body? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008

This sermon examines the impact your body has upon your faith.

Have you ever wondered how your body relates to your faith? Paul explains this concept in Rom. 12:1-2. I. Our bodies are a gift from God. A. The body is not bad, in and of itself. B. Some people, in New Testament days, thought the body was all bad. C. The body has many positive benefits. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mourner's Bench Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

As Christians, we should grieve those things in our lives that fall outside the will of God.

Living the Blessed Life: Mourner’s Bench -By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Text: Matthew 5:4 I. Introduction A. Review: The kingdom of heaven is within us; we have the potential to experience the promises of heaven in our daily lives. Luke 17:20-21 B. Being blessed is not exclusive to having good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

A Walk Of Excellence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Silence And Solitude Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

Learning what it means to practice silence and solitude. Part 8 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline: Silence and Solitude February 17, 2008 Part of our morning routine is for me to drive Joshua and Zachary to school. About two weeks ago I was waiting in the lineup of cars to drop Joshua off at the intermediate school. Now, I have to confess, I don’t like waiting in lines, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where? Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

The Where questions of Prayer

Where? When we come to the where questions of prayer… there are not that many. I’m sure you guessed the first one… WHERE should I pray? Now… let me agree with what you are already thinking… YOU CAN PRAY ANY PLACE and we should pray in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008

This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ