Sermons on False Godliness:

A Godly Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2005

(parallels but not a rehash of the theme of The "Purpose Driven Life," chapters 22-28) Just as most children want to grow up, so Christians naturally want to mature in their Christian lives. Understanding the two elements involved in growth will give us

A Godly Purpose (topical) 1. Spring is coming and part of spring is wildlife. Did you know that... The color in a butterfly’s wings does not come from pigment. The color is produced prism-like by light reflected by their transparent wing scales. Stranger yet, no moth or butterfly eats solid food ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciplines For Godliness

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn three disciplines for growing in godliness.

By way of review, we talked last Sunday about how to regain hope in life. The three steps were, 1) accept God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ, 2) build your hopes on your relationship with God and 3) commit to living out the power of God’s Word, the Bible. You can get the message on tape if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

The Marks Of Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2001

This sermon is about the true nature of godliness and the qualities that reveal godliness in the life of a beleiver.

THE MARKS OF GODLINESS OUTLINE 1.CONDUCT 2.CONCERN 3.COMPASSION 4.CONVERSATION 5.COMFORT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE MARKS OF GODLINESS 1.CONDUCT I John 2:6 Godliness is revealed in the conduct of a beleiver. The life that he leads is a testimony of his spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Enthusiasm

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 28, 2002

To remind followers of Christ of the important role that enthusiasm plays in their witness.

Godly Enthusiasm Rom 12:9-12 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

A Godly Household Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008

What a believer looks like at home is at the same time the most accurate and difficult measure of our walk with God.

A Godly household Love and Wisdom; God and you Colossians 3:18–4:1 Paul was sending a slave back to his master, and he was concerned that Philemon’s gracious treatment and this slave’s escape and rebellion not be seen by other slaves as an opportunity to copy Onesimus’ earlier, rebellious example. ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Godly Giving

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 21, 2006

Worship and giving are kindred spirits that inspire God to move on our behalf. Paul shared this example through the Macedonian believers. Let’s examine it together.

Preached at Dinsmore Baptist Church 106500 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 (free audio tape upon request) Introduction How you think about money reveals how you think about life. Paul’s intructions to every believer was plain and simple through this faith formula. He says our giving is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Of The Godly

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Feb 28, 2005

As a Christian you were promised many things, and one of these was persecution. You may have been persecuted because of your Christianity, and I have some bad news. It is not going to get any better. These are the last days, and the Bible tells us that

Persecution of the Godly by Jeff Cox I. As a Christian you were promised many things, and one of these was persecution. You may have been persecuted because of your Christianity, and I have some bad news. It is not going to get any better. These are the last days, and the Bible tells us that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Expectation

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 1, 2006

the difference between faith and hope and how they work together to fulfill God’s purpose.

Expectation is something we all need to have if we want to see God’s promises fulfilled. It is really another way of saying hope. When many think of hope they think along the lines of I hope I inherit a million dollars, or I hope I get that job that I applied for, or I hope it doesn’t rain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Women

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Jesus is looking for virtuous women today. The Lord told the Samaritan woman...

“Godly Women” 5/6/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Prov 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” “Mujer fuerte, ¿quién la hallará? Porque su estima sobrepuja largamente á la de piedras preciosas.” Jesus is looking for virtuous women ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Apostolic

A Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2010

Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.

Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Godly Line Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 12th sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. Again we contrast the line of Cain with the line of Seth, and show God's providence and provision for those who are His

Genesis (12) (The Godly Line) Text: Genesis 5:1-32 By: Ken McKinley Go ahead and open your Bibles to the Book of Genesis, as we’re going to be continuing on with our study of this great book of the Bible. Genesis chapter five; and as you’re turning there I’ll go ahead and recap ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Fear

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 25, 2012

"...he Bible commands Christians to be governed by a reverential fear of the Lord."__Robert Pace

Godly Fear Rev. 14:6-7, An angel preaches the gospel 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, **FEAR GOD, and give glory to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother

John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is revealed in scripture and Jesus reveals godliness to us. He is portrayed in various ways by Paul.

INTRO. - Unsolved mysteries. ILL.- Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ