Sermons on Godly Grief:

The Singing Sister Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2008

Miriam was a very Godly woman who had a special ministry of song in Israel. That didn’t make her perfect, but it did serve to help her even when she stumbled.

OPEN: (I had the people stand as we sang the "Star Spangled Banner") O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul’s Guide To Christ-Like Behaviour

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 25, 2015

When we become believers, our minds are renewed and furnished with the light of God’s mind, and we can see things as God sees them and make godly decisions.

In 1948, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League baseball. He faced stiff opposition in the form of balls being deliberately thrown at him by pitchers, base runners who dug their spikes into his shins, fans who mocked him and even death threats. Jackie Robinson was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Anglican

Preaching About Nothing Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2016

Message five in this exposition of First Timothy urges Pastors not to distort the fundamentals of the faith like godless men and not to demote them in our preaching priorities.as some godly men do.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWN AN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Web Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle MESSAGE 5 PREACHING ABOUT NOTHING C. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

When No One Is Looking

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 25, 2014

Joseph made the right choice with Potiphar's wife -- even though he might have gotten away with it, at least temporarily. He expressed a godly character in the midst of confusion and chaos.

1. Opportunity Revelations In July of 2014, a bank teller pled guilty to embezzling nearly two million dollars from the State Bank of Lincoln where she worked as a head teller. She pulled off her crime by having access to the bank's vault and by changing audit numbers. Because she had worked at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013

A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Promises

Contributed by John Newbaker on Nov 11, 2020

Peter says God’s divine power he has given us everything that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.

Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:1-4 V1 Peter is talking about salvation. He says we have received the same precious faith as the apostles. The word precious means the same of equal value. We have the exact same salvation the apostles had, the faith that they wrote about in holy scriptures, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Stanzas 3-4: Healing In His Wings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2020

Jesus was born to heal our spiritual ills, both delivering us from hell and transforming us into godly men and women. Let’s look at two “hows” that explain these blessings.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Part 2 Healing in His Wings (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! stanzas 3-4) 1. One woman writes: Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. I asked our sixth-grader, Noah, to help his brother carry ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2, Mark 6:56, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Staying In Step (Mother's Day 2010).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit is at work in godly mothers who strive to raise their children the way that they are to go so that they will not depart from it. ... . This sermon tells the story of George Foreman's mother.

STAYING IN STEP (Mother's Day 2010) Text: John 14:23 – 29 John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Excelling In Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021

In the pursuit for godliness they will discover there are some negative characteristics that will block their ascendancy to excellency. Yet, disciples also learn lessons about how to experience a life characterized by goodness, mercy, grace, and joy

A major part of learning how to do something is learning the "do nots." To illustrate: One of my first lessons related to learning how to be a locomotive engineer involved learning certain things that I must not do—such as going to sleep. While pulling a train, you do not reach down ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sincere Speech Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 4, 2021

1) Promising Speech (Matthew 5:33a), 2) False Speech (Matthew 5:33b), distinguished from 3) Godly Speech (Matthew 5:34-37).

Matthew 5:33-37. [33]"Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' [34] But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, [35] or by the earth, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Other

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"i'll Walk With God!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 11, 2021

As we remember and honor our military veterans, let’s also consider three godly biblical veterans who have fought the war of faith - Enoch, Noah, & Abraham.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-9; Romans 13:7; Genesis 12:1-4 (A big part of the body and some illustrations in this sermon were adapted from a fine sermon by Steve Shepherd, “Veterans of War” that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-9, Romans 13:7, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know God, Great Wisdom Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 26, 2023

Knowledge and experience are wisdom. But no book can give Godly wisdom. Offering your body to God is wisdom. God perfects that which is His. When we know God, this is great wisdom

There are very clever people in this world. Some people have spent many hours studying to get degrees and other qualifications. We can read books and listen to lectures and speeches on various topics. It is possible to read manuals on how to fly an airline carrier. However, no matter how much you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-11, Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Kingdom Keys - Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 21, 2023

A Godly representative lives with sorrow for those who do not know God because they do not know in whose image they were created, whose spirit they have within and whose child they are.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42, Jeremiah 9:1, Jeremiah 9:10, Lamentations 1:18-20, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Jeremiah 31:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Axe Is Laid And Babylon Is Beginning To Fall

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

It is extremely imperative that we understand there is a divine principle, a godly mandate that acts against nations, peoples, systems, powers, and kings that build their system on pride, arrogance and the humiliation, exploitation, and abuse of others.

“The Axe is Laid and Babylon is Beginning to Fall” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: - Matthew 3:10, Isaiah10:5-19 PRAYER OPENING: - We just had Thanksgiving and I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving enjoyed family, ate well, and most of all gave God thanks. We understand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10, Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Apostolic