Sermons on The Discipline Of God:

Just Rest

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was desinged to highlight the importance of rest in the life of Christ-followers. It encourages its audience to understand rest from God’s perspective.

Just Rest Celebration Service April 7, 2002 It has been said: We can worry or we can worship. Strangely enough, busy people find it a whole lot easier to worry than to worship. Warren Wiersbe once said, “The ability to calm your soul and wait before God is one of the most difficult things in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31, Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 13, 2004

God wants to give us a makeover with a pierced tongue, a tongue that God has changed so that it conforms to his pattern of beauty and purpose.

Some of you probably grew up with beef tongue as a part of your menu. My mother sometimes served it boiled or stewed and sometimes pickled. I read about a certain master who ordered his servant to buy the best food he could get to provide for a meal for the entertainment of his friends. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Relying On The Holy Spirit To Fulfill Your Call

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2008

God’s plan is always the best plan. If men and women will allow the Holy Spirit to lead them He will bring perfect direction.

Relying On the Holy Spirit to Fulfill Your Call Text: Acts 20:22-24 22And now, you see, I am going to Jerusalem, bound by the [Holy] Spirit and obligated and compelled by the [convictions of my own] spirit, not knowing what will befall me there- 23Except that the Holy Spirit clearly and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: Disciplined Christian Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, disciplined Christian living comes naturally to kingdom dwellers who truly desire to follow in the steps of Jesus and therefore give priority to giving, praying, doing.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VII: DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING 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.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Disciplined Living Sermon Ii: Freed By The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment dominates society and fosters guilt feelings, mature Christians exercise the grace of forgiveness by forgiving ourselves as needed and by forgiving others who have sinned against us.

FREED BY THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS When you were a child, were you ever caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Did you ever try to stay awake on Christmas Eve to catch Santa in the act? Did you ever catch mama in the act of kissing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving And Strict Discipline Eventually Gets The Job Done Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

I believe that parents ought to have some fun and that families ought to enjoy themselves. Some parents would do well to loosen up a little. We all need to laugh. Kids should get to see dad dance around and embarrass them! Fun brings a level of connection that perhaps no other thing could. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

I Corithians 9:19-27

THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Leads To Another

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

For every action, there is a reaction and a series of events unfold. When we act toward God, we move unfold events to God’s glory. When we allow sin to move us, we move toward more sin.

Once again the Pharisees thought they had the perfect situation. They had a woman who had been caught in an adulterous act. Hebrew law said that she should be stoned, though divorce was the more common solution of the day. Still, if Jesus didn’t say, “Stone her,” they could show people that He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

How To Not Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Steps to avoiding your God given potential

The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Lead

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working For A Living

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 19, 2002

OUR WORK ETHICS REVEAL OUR GOD

WORKING FOR A LIVING EPHESIANS 6: 5-9 NOVEMBER 17, 2002 INTRODUCTION: One man told his friend: I lost my job because of illness and fatigue. Second man: Really, how awful! First man: Yeah, my boss got sick and tired of me! I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Live In The Light

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 11, 2007

God wants us to live in the light, not in darkness.

Some animals especially those in the ocean floor live in darkness. Some of them even do not have eyes since they live in darkness. Today we are going to talk about living in light. When we go outside in the sun and come back to shade, it takes some time for our eyes to get adjusted to the shade. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Your Service Plan

Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001

See what God is looking for in service to Him.

Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 23, 2017

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist