Sermons on Secret Disciplines:

Sermon # 30 - Fasting - A Spiritual Discipline Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 29, 2024

The people of Nineveh fasted and repented of their sinful ways at the preaching of Jonah. Fasting is a spiritual discipline, which helps us set aside physical food to spend time with God so that we are strengthened on the inside and can experience genuine transformation in our lives.

We read in Jonah 3:4-5, Jonah started through the city, and after walking a whole day, he proclaimed, "In forty days Nineveh will be destroyed!" The people of Nineveh believed God's message. So they decided that everyone should fast, and all the people, from the greatest to the least, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-5, Matthew 12:41, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:14, Matthew 26:26, Matthew 17:14-18, Matthew 17:19-21, Matthew 4:2, Matthew 6:3, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Intimacy With Christ And Daily Cleansing

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

One of the secrets to imtimacy with Christ is the daily confession and cleansing of sin.

“Daily Cleansing” John 13:1-17 1. Illus. of being stinky • Had been out for a run, and smelled very bad. • Started to give Joan a kiss, but she just said, “Whoeee. Not until you get cleaned up!” • Sort of hurt my feelings until I smelled myself and thought about it. Why in world would she want to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Sustained Supernatural Strength

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 6, 2025

When we wait patiently upon the Lord in difficult situations, He renews our strength to overcome discouragement and defeat.

The Secret of Sustained Supernatural Strength Study Text: Isaiah 40:29-31 Introduction: - Every believer encounters moments of exhaustion — when prayers seem delayed, when strength feels drained, and when hope is faint. - But our God is not the God of the ground; He is the God of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline And Compassion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2012

Walking with God means we must be willing to mix discipline with compassion in the right ratios and in the right situations. There is a time to be firm and buckle down and a time to open your heart.

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline and Compassion (Proverbs 19:14-15, 17-18) 1. Discipline and compassion are connected. For example, if teachers do not keep a class under control, students cannot learn and that affects their futures. 2. A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 1: The Hidden Secret. Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Feb 20, 2026

The greatest mystery of the universe is not that God worked, but that He stopped. We live in a "Trust Crisis" where we believe that if we aren't producing, we aren't valuable.

THE PATTERN INTERRUPT: Elizabeth’s Disappearance Elizabeth was a senior executive at a major corporation. Not a middle manager a senior executive. She managed dozens of people across three continents. She oversaw six-figure budgets. Her decisions affected hundreds of employees. Her calendar was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

04 The Secret To Loving Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2008

Winning the lottery is not finding life but loving Christ who gives us life.

It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Life seems to not to work. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes dashed. Heartaches come. Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. We will try anything to rid our lives of emotional, and psychological disorders. Anything goes for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

How a Christian Can Effectively Resist Evil

Spiritual Warfare - Message 1 There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear and weep in despair. On September 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 from Boston crashed into the North Tower at the World Trade Center. Onlookers were stunned and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph Of Arimathea: The Secret Disciple Of Jesus And His Legacy Today

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 7, 2003

What motivates a secret disciple of Jesus to remain underground? Where do you find those who are secret disciples of Jesus? The answer to these questions about secret disciples may surprise you.

Intro Have you ever wondered how a secret disciple of Jesus thinks and acts? What motivates a secret disciple of Jesus to remain underground? Where do you find those who are secret disciples of Jesus? The answer to these questions about secret disciples may surprise you. If there is any passage ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42, Isaiah 53:9, John 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is It The For Or The With

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 7, 2008

Which is it the for or the with that has your attention?

Occupied FOR or occupied WITH Luke 10:38-42 I. The DETERMINATION TO LISTEN Luke 10:39 “ And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” II. The DISTRACTION OF LABOR Luke 10:40 “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jabes Y Su Súplica A Jehová

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 7, 2008

Una investigación del signifícado de la oración breve de Jabes. Tu puedes orar con la misma motivación.

La Oración de Jabes 1o Crónicas 4:9,10 9 Jabes fue más ilustre que sus hermanos. Su madre le llamó Jabes, diciendo: "Porque lo di a luz con dolor." 10 Y Jabes invocó al Dios de Israel diciendo: "¡Oh, si realmente me dieras bendición y ensancharas mi territorio, y tu mano estuviera conmigo y me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cutting Out The Secret Sins In Our Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 21, 2011

Secret sins can destroy us if we do not take care of them.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want us to examine a delicate subject. This is a subject that if it is ignored or written off can and will come back to bite us at some point in our life. • This issue of dealing with the “secret sins” in our life can be one that will gnaw at us like a slow moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Way To Understand Jesus's Teachings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2018

The magisterium is a two-thousand year old gift.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our first lesson from First Samuel today documents the strong friendship that Jonathan, king Saul’s son, and David enjoyed. It also tells us that Saul was jealous of David because the people saw him as a better military leader than the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Responding To The Declarations Of Psalms 91 For Us

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 24, 2020

GOD's WORD speaks of principles, statutes and declarations. We must respond to them and do them in order to receive of the LORD from all of HIS Benefits

Psalms 91:1-16 (GW) Emphasis added as received from HIS SPIRIT to mine PRINCIPLE DECLARATION: 1 Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty. PERSONAL RESPONSE: 2 I will say to the Lord, “{You are} my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean A Servant Does Not Know His Master’s Secrets?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 10, 2025

The question asked is regarding servants not knowing the master’s secrets. So how do we obtain an understanding to the question given? By directing the verse.

What Does it Mean a Servant Does Not Know His Master’s Secrets? John 15:15 King James Version - Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. The Living ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of God--God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 27, 2024

We all want peace. It used to be a running joke that when the ladies of the Miss America Pageant were interviewed they were asked what they longed for they answered, "World Peace." Well, I think we all wish for world peace.

• Philippians 4:1 o So, brothers and sisters, I love you and miss you. you are my joy and my crown. Therefore, dear friends, keep your relationship with the Lord firm! • Peace o We all want peace o When the ladies are interviewed for the Miss America Pageant o It’s become a running joke that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1