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  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Need For Self-Discipline

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 49,252 views

    Self-discipline is an important aspect of our running teh Christian race.

    Introduction: Any of you remember what it was like to get your driver’s license? The lessons, the practice, the look of terror on the face of the driving instructor, the look of regret on the face of your parents when you proudly waved that newly-obtained license under their noses? But, finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Discipline" Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,675 views

    To know how to exercise discipline in the church, we have to begin by finding out what Jesus had to say and line up the epistles with that.

    15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rob Petersen avatar

    "A Better Discipline" Series

    Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,302 views

    No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

    DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines, Worship Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    How To Go About Fasting Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,196 views

    What is Fasting?

    A. WHAT IS FASTING? 1. Christian fasting is a non-required discipline that: a. Alters your diet, b. Eliminates food and/or drink, c. For a biblical purpose, d. Accompanied with prayer. B. KINDS OF FASTS 1. The Normal fast is going without food for a certain period of time, drinking only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Followers Are Disciples Of Discipline Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 4,840 views

    Followers Are Disciples of Discipline

    Lesson 07 of the Follow Me Series Followers Are Disciples of Discipline John 8:31 Grady Henley May 2004 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Goal Of Church Discipline

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1.

    (with Tom Schetelich) THE GOAL OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE IS FORGIVENESS AND RESTORATION 1. Warning Against Over-Punishing -- this punishment had already been sufficient (:5-6) 2. Instruction regarding how to forgive and reaffirm love (2:7-8) 3. The Example of the Apostle Paul (2:9-11) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spiritual Discipline Of Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    Silence can help us train our tongue

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul April 2, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Silence James 3:2-12 Have you ever said something that has gotten you in real trouble? In between University and Seminary, I worked at a steel mill in Burlington. My boss was the meanest guy in the plant. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,057 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

    2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,892 views

    Let us therefore throw off all that hinders and run the course set out for us...

    Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part I Robert Baxter, an English Puritan church leader during the 1600’s, had this say: "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifles [unimportant things], while God is cast aside. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    Delighting In Life's Disciplines

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,407 views

    The annual suffering of the child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer.

    Delighting In Life’s Disciplines Text. Hebrews 12:5-13 Introduction. The annual suffering of the Child of God demands a reasonable and satisfying answer. However, it is no easy answer. So often we try to satisfy in the realm of reason when the real answer lies in the realm of faith. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,850 views

    Worship shapes our soul

    Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

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    The Spiritual Discipline Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,261 views

    Godly submission shapes our soul

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul July 30, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Submission Ephesians 5:15-21 Almost all of the spiritual disciplines that we have been looking at are counter cultural. We have looked at fasting and simple living when our culture calls us to consume, we have looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,468 views

    All we have and are belongs to God, we are stewards of his belonings

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul Thanksgiving Sunday 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship Often times when someone speaks of stewardship in a church setting, they talk about budgeting your money, and making sure you tithe – that you give 10% of your income back to God. While this is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other