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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Developing Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 317 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Discipline And The Joy Of Following Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2025
     | 234 views

    We must all accept discipline so that we will receive the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” owed to those who are trained by discipline.

    Twenty-first Sunday in Course 2025 As a teacher, I used to tell my students there’s a good way to find out what the teacher finds important in a lesson. Here’s the rule: write down anything the teacher says more than once. That’s what is likely to be on the test. Today St. Luke shares a question ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Gaston avatar

    Failed? Don’t Give Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

    FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    God The Gardener

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    God wants us to grow. Like plants, if we actually want to grow, we’ve got to be pruned. God’s discipline is always loving. Accepting it is the key to becoming who God means us to be.

    In Hampton Court near London (start video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzG6C-jrwE), there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one single root which is at least two feet thick. A formidable root. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Without careful tending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Discipline Yourself To Be Godly Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 22, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,173 views

    Beyond the shores of time and the kingdoms of this world there is a heavenly kingdom. It is the place where God has His great white throne, around which the angels play upon their golden harps and shout, “praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanks and hono

    Discipline yourself to be Godly Bishop M.A. Lalachan “But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;” (1 Timothy 4:7) We are living in a most revolutionary era of world history, when situational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Disciplined Use Of Time Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 99 ratings
     | 57,530 views

    Points on Time Management: 1. Use Your Time WISELY 2. Use Your Time In Preparation for ETERNITY 3. Your Time Is LIMITED 4. Your Time Is PASSING 5. Your Time Is UNCERTAIN 6. Your Time Is Easily LOST 7. Only God Can Give You TIME Upon TIME

    The Disciplined Use Of Time Time Management – God’s Way Here is a FACT: Godliness is the result of a disciplined spiritual life. But at the heart of a disciplined spiritual life is the discipline use of time. If we are going to be like Jesus – we must use our time in a way that is pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Spiritual Discipline For The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 1, 2015
     | 5,862 views

    We must learn to lay everything aside and renew our fellowship and communion with God. We must “keep our eyes on the prize.” We must keep our eyes fixed on Christ. We must pace ourselves when we run the race of life. Only then can we survive and win.

    Have you ever struggled with your faith? Have you ever felt like giving up? If so, the writer of the Letter to the Hebrews has a word for you---don’t! Don’t give up. The road of faith has been compared to a race. The race is not a sprint. It is a marathon. At the end of the race, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Welch avatar

    Sacred Service Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 6,557 views

    This message continues a discussion of the spiritual disciplines. Specifically God calls us all to serve one another.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacred Service” Review The discipline of simplicity arises out of the state of contentment. Contentment is a feeling of calm satisfaction. Discontentment is a feeling of agitated dissatisfaction. Discontent in the dry soul, is similar to thirst to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Tung avatar

    So That's How God Works!

    Contributed by John Tung on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    God uses discipline to help his children to grow.

    SO THAT’S HOW GOD WORKS! Hebrews 12:5-13 John Tung, 5-15-05 I. Introduction Dr. John Townsend, one of the two authors of the book, How People Grow, describes a particular woman in one of his chapters. “A young woman named Kara came to my office to talk about her home life. ‘Here is my problem,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Father God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2020
     | 1,544 views

    How does Father God discipline?

    “Father God” Psalm 78 1-16 1. Father God and His children? • One comment I found says, “Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. Yes, a newborn child is a “bundle of joy.” But very soon, she’s a handful of aggravation. • Adam and Eve had issues with their two boys, Cain and Abel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

    A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Izak Shipman avatar

    How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,443 views

    A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

    Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Discipline Of Meditation Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 25, 2021
     | 3,080 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Prayer As A Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
     | 6,326 views

    Prayer and what it means for our spiritual life. Part 10 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Prayer Sermon Number 10 March 2, 2008 There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,269 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist