Sermons on Godly Authority:

Living Self-Control Emancipated In Perseverance Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

#4 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

The Enlargement of Life Living Self-control Emancipated in Perseverance Reading: Luke 8:11-15 (2 Peter 1:5-11) Even a quick reading of the N.T. reveals that God has a plan and a purpose for anyone who will be fully open to Him. This plan is that we might have a life, and a way of life that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Discipline Vs. Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 12, 2007

From a series of Wednesday night Bible Studies on Psalms 1-23. David thinks he has been disciplined enough, but we take the time to contrast parental discipline and godly discipline.

Notes From Psalm 6 Verses 1-2 Discipline is unavoidable for the child of God. God’s discipline is a demonstration of divine love. See Hebrews 12: 4 - 11 Proverbs 13:24 The purpose of God’s discipline is not to crush us, but to create a right heart within us. What we think is God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Comparison Traps

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008

We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Called To Reject The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009

Far too many believers play with fire every day by living their lives as CLOSE to the world as they believe they can! Scripture encourages us to flee from the things of this world and seek a godly life!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: March 04, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Called to Reject the World! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

How is it that those who mourn are blessed? How is it that the one who mourns will be comforted? What exactly are the blessed mourning? How is it that we mourn? The truth is that there is a godly sorrow that brings repentance that leads to salvation a

Those Who Mourn - Matthew 5:4 - July 17, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #2 / Communion Some 2000 years ago Jesus shook up the world in which He walked when He called those who would follow Him to a radical way of doing life. Now, He didn’t espouse violence. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

Character Tansformation Through Waiting

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 11, 2014

One of the most important investment that we could make in our lifetime is through developing our godly Christian character which is accomplished by patiently waiting upon the Lord to transform our hearts.

CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION THROUGH WAITING Everyone has to go through the anxiety of waiting. We wait in line to pay our grocery bills. We wait in line to see the doctor.We wait in line to transact business at DMV. We wait in line to board an airplane. We wait in line to get our food during our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Yourself Series

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016

We are commanded to love God with everything we have and we are commanded to love our neighbor, but tucked in between that thought is to love ourselves. This lesson will help you love yourself in Godly fashion.

Love Yourself Mar 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Mar 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Must Do It God’s Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

David was trying to bring revival when his godly priest Uzzah was struck down for touching the Ark. David was afraid to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but learned that God's blessings outweigh His dangers.

YOU MUST DO IT GOD’S WAY (THE LESSONS OF UZZAH) 1 Chron. 13:1-14, 15:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes, good intentions don’t quite get the job done! 2. A businessman was scheduled for a very important meeting that required him to take a late-night train to his destination. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Giving-Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2021

The giving laws in the Old Testament contain principles which are still valid for the Christian. Let's take a look at ancient godly principles which we can learn from today.

Giving was assessed and mandated in ancient Israel. Giving of firstfruits (Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 19:23-25), corners of fields for the poor (Leviticus 19:9), and leftover olives and grapes for the poor (Deuteronomy 24:20-21). All this helps us as Christians understand an important principle of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Martyr Stephen Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

Stephen had tried to convince Sanhedrin about their graceless character and arrogant behavior. He cites examples from history as well as their ancestors' conduct towards prophets and godly but died as Martyr.

Acts 7:51-60 Revelation through Death of Deacon Stephen 7:51-53 Confrontational Preaching of Stephen 7:54, 57-58 Conditions of the Ungodly 7:55-56, 59-60 Confident of Stephen Acts 7: 51-53 Confrontational Preaching Stephen had tried to convince them about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Powers (1 Corinthians 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2021

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit?

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit? Spiritual gift tests probably still make the rounds of churches. They are simplistic and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shields Of Brass Or Gold?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2022

Here, the Scripture portrays an Israelite king substituting true godliness with a cheap imitation in an attempt to fool the people of Israel into believing that the nation still had favor with God. But in reality, Israel was falling apart.

Some of the insights contained in this evening’s message were inspired by O. S. Hawkins’ book Shields of Brass or Shields of Gold? One day while Mr. Jones was chatting with Mr. Smith about yard work, Mr. Jones happened to mention that he had only cut the grass in his front yard that week because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten God: Will Work For Change Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025

Who is the Holy Spirit? What if you knew the role that He has in our living a godly life? Get ready to learn about the amazing changes that the Holy Spirit works in our lives!

Forgotten God: Will Work for Change Romans 8:1-17 Pastor Steve began the series, Forgotten God, three Sundays ago. He pointed out that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but a Person. That the Holy Spirit is God, just as our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ are God. All three are the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Sermon # 46 - Be A Wise Steward Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2025

The secret to the tremendous growth of the early church was their unity and generosity. God has blessed us to be a blessing. May we be wise stewards who will use worldly wealth for godly purposes and invest for eternity.

Today’s meditation is based on Acts 4:32, “The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had.” (GNB) Those of us who have been born again as children of God, and have the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Matthew 6:20-21, Acts 2:45, Luke 16:9, Acts 4:37, Acts 5:1, Matthew 6:1-2, Acts 5:2-3, Hebrews 11:6, John 14:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Wake Up! (First Sunday Of Advent 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

Today’s text reminds us once again, that Jesus was and is and is to come. Jesus was: Jesus was in heaven and left His glory to become obedient. Jesus is: Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Jesus is to come: Jesus is to come again in glory.

WAKE UP! Text: Luke 21:25 -36 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist