Sermons on Godlieness:

Godly Dads

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2012

Being a good father or mother is one of life’s most important privileges. But being a father or mother is also one of life’s most difficult responsibilities. It is easy to become a biological father, but hard to become a really good father. Some of you we

Opening illustration: Play a video on imitation. Introduction: Now in this text of Scripture Paul compares himself to a father of the Corinthian believers. He was not their biological father, but he was a spiritual father to them. He was instrumental in bringing them to faith in Christ. Through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2012

Just what do we look for in a godly leader?

“A Nation Under God: Godly Leadership” Jer. 22:1-5, 11-17 If the character of our government is to be good, we must put good characters in office. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, wrote her husband a letter in which she made the following observation: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Urgency Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Most of us would probably be quick to say that loving and serving God is very important, but often fail to view it as urgent. Paul brings a sense of urgency to our spiritual life in the text today. He wants to jar his readers out of their complacency and

The Urgency of Godliness Romans 13:8-14 Intro: What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Urgent?” It can be an unpleasant word that is associated with tragedy. Most of us would rather not receive an urgent phone call because it might mean that someone we love is hurt or in trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 1, 2012

Having an education and intelligence is good, as is common sense, but we need godly wisdom to get through the challenges of life, and this is only obtainable by faith and trust in Almighty God.

1 Kings 3:4-15 Mark 6: 2b. Wisdom If God gave you a wish, what would you wish for? Money? Good health? To be young again? In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people, but once He appeared to King Solomon, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Communication

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Nov 25, 2007

Paul’s first Epistle to the Corinthians gives us an example of how Christians should communicate with one another.

When Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians, there were important issues that had to handled. He knew his audience, considered their feelings, and approached them with love. From this letter, we Christians can learn how to communicate the same way. 1. Respect them and acknowledge their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Waiting Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 1 in a series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 1-Godly Waiting Isaiah 40:28-31a Sunday, September 9, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee What was the hardest thing for you to wait for when you were a kid? What about as an adult? Isaiah 40:31 is a beautiful verse to commit to memory. Countless times I have recalled this verse ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 3, 2007

As we look at chapters 3-4 in First Timothy, we will see the importance of godly Leadership.

1 Timothy: From the Preacher to the Christian. . Godly Leadership requires: A. Godly Elders. (Slide #2, Click 1) Being an overseer: A noble task, it’s not for everyone. Deserves respect (verse 1) Demands desire. “Sets his heart on” (verse 2) The only reason to want to be an ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible.He is the radiance of the glory of God, as it is said, God has "shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Messiah,"

1Timothy 3:14-16 God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible. Hebrews 1:1 – 3 ESV: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth And Godliness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

TITUS 1:1

TRUTH AND GODLINESS TITUS 1:1 Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk on truth. Most of it focused on whether the President told the truth when he testified before a judge and a grand jury. The president claims that he did tell the truth as he understood certain terms. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Godly Character Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

We live in a world starving for godly character. Daniel is a young man with an abundance of it!

1. Illustration of Gerald Ford. • Gerald Ford died recently. He has the dubious honor of being the only vice president, and later president, who was never elected to those offices by the people. • Over and over, those who have spoken of him have mentioned his character and his integrity. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Surface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 21, 2008

The underlying problems of God’s people are related to attitude, not behavior. The two are definitely correlated; our behavior reveals our attitudes.

The Godly Surface (Malachi 3: 7-15) 1. When we do not pay attention, we create problems. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. "Officer," the man began, "I can explain." "No explanation needed!" snapped the Officer. "I’m going to let you cool ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Men

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 17, 2013

Father's Day sermon urging men to be godly by looking at mistakes made by four men in the New Testament.

“Godly Men” Text: Titus 2:11-14 I. Welcome II. Introduction Traditionally, I preach a Father’s Day sermon focusing on fathers. However, not all men can or will be a father. So, today, I want to focus on Godly Men – whether you’re a dad or not – because all men ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2013

We seem to have forgotten how to show our gratitude. This sermon has a quiz and eleven blessings for which we can be grateful.

Luke 17:11-18 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Godly Change

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

Are you willing to let God make the necessary changes in your life?

Godly Change Acts chapter 10 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about change. Some change is good and some bad. Some people adjust to change and some people struggle. Some people look for change and some avoid it. Usually the only people that like change is the person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-16

Denomination: Nazarene