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#1 - The Discipline of Meditation.This
is a look at the first of 12 disciplines of the Christian faith. There
is a distinctly Christian approach to meditation which is quite
different from the eastern, non-Christian forms. Supporting text
includes Psalm 19.
#2 - The Discipline of Prayer.
This is a look at the most important of disciplines. When we pray, we
partner with God in bringing changes to the world. The most important
change is within us, when we pray. Supporting text includes Luke
11:1-13.
#3 - The Discipline of Fasting.
This seems to be a lost discipline. The Bible sites multiple examples
of people who sought the Lord by fasting. This message looks at several
Scriptures and how to apply this teaching today. Supporting text
includes Matt 6:16-18.
#4 - The Discipline of Study.
The discipline of the Christian life which anchors our faith more than
any other is study. We are called to be lifetime learners with an
unsatisfied appetite to know God's word. Supporting text includes II
Tim 2:17.
#5 - The Discipline of Simplicity.
We live in a culture that is driven by consumerism and holds to a value
system that honors the rich. This discipline is an important and
complex topic to apply in our cultural setting. Supporting text
includes Matt 6:25-33.
#6 - The Discipline of Solitude.
We live fast paced lives filled with activities. One would think that
our busyness would make loneliness rare. The truth is we need this
discipline to experience the presence of God. Supporting text includes
Mark 6:30-37, 45, 46.
#7 - The Discipline of Submission.
A dominant American trait is that we don't like conformity. Independent
thought is good, while independent living can be a form of rebellion.
Supporting text includes I Samuel 15:22,23.
#8 - The Discipline of Service. God calls Christians to be those who serve the hurts and needs of others. Supporting text includes Matt 20:25-28.
#9 - The Discipline of Confession.
Our tradition emphasizes the fact that we can go directly to God to
confess our sins. This message also looks at how the community of
believers plays a role in the process of confession. Supporting text
includes James 5:16.
#10 - The Discipline of Worship.
Worship has often been associated primarily with music. We
worship as we sing. The Bible teaches that worship includes all
aspects of our life before God. We worship as we learn, as we
care for others, and as we honor God. Supporting text includes Luke
19:28-40.
#11 - The Discipline of Guidance.
In our independent culture, many Christians expect God only to guide
them personally. This message looks at guidance in its broad context
and then as applied within the church. Supporting text includes Acts
13:1-3 and Acts 15.
#12 - The Discipline of Celebration.
In a person's pursuit of the Christian life there is a danger that we
can become too serious minded. A balance to the disciplines is that
they are to be lived in joy - life is to be celebrated! Supporting text
includes John15:11, Neh 8:10 and Psalm 150.
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