Sermons on Godly Growth:

How To Be A Godly Employee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 10, 2003

Contentment is a rare quality in today’s culture, but it is extremely liberating! Materialism, striving for rank , back-stabbing, and discontent lead to emotional, mental, financial, and spiritual bondage

HOW TO BE A GODLY EMPLOYEE 1. TRUST IN GOD ONLY. Trust in no one but GOD. People will disappoint you. God created you and has a wonderful plan for your life. He is too good to do wrong, and too wise to make a mistake. Let His peace abide in you. (Proverbs 3 :5-6) 2. WORSHIP GOD ONLY. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 17, 2002

A non-musical look at one of the church’s earliest hymns about Jesus.

"THE GREAT MYSTERY OF GODLINESS" INTRODUCTION All of us like some kind of music. Music seems to have always had a place in the church. Some I like. Some I do not like. You probably have the same feelings: But out of Christian love, we endure other types of music, knowing that others find it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

"A Godly Mother"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006

Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

“A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Commitments Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2006

Discover three secrets that distinguish Godly mothers.

Today we celebrate Mother’s day and baby/infant dedication. What a beautiful act is displayed in a baby dedication! God honors such actions. I think it is our desire to learn more about what it means to dedicate ourselves and our children to God. That is what I want to help with today. For a text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

Our main verse for today says that a Godly husband (and father) is one who imitates Christ.

OPENING JOKE: “Home Library” A classified ad was seen recently in the newspaper that read: “Complete Set of Encyclopedia Britannica. Excellent condition. Never been used. ‘Wife knows everything’!” INTRODUCTION: Welcome and happy Father’s Day. Illustration: “History of Father’s Day” In 1909 in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Influence Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul extols the virtue of a godly mother and how she is to influence her children for the glory of Christ.

“THE INFLUENCE OF A GODLY MOTHER” 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-6 1. Eunice’s faith was a PURE faith. (v. 5a) When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee Psalm 17:1; John 1:47; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22; Ezekiel 33:31; Romans 12:9; 1 John 3:18; Acts 15:9; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of Godly Followers Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson challenges followers to be who they are supposed to be.

Title: Church Relationships Lesson 2 “The Necessity of Godly Followers” Text: 1 Peter 5:5-11 Shepherds and Sheep have a Covenant Relationship. It takes both good leadership and good followship to make things run smoothly. ‒ We work together in the roles that God has placed us in order to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Godly Mother's Contribution

Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003

A sermon about godly mothers in our life.

“The Godly Mother’s Contribution” Prov. 24:3-4; 2 Tim. 1:3-7 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Family Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION Paul starts to deal with practical areas of family relationships – always dealing first with the subordinate member in the relationship and then offering some balancing admonitions to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Work Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY WORK RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION What is the difference in our culture between employers and employees and in the NT culture of masters and slaves? To what extent are these principles binding on us today? Lack of accountability ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Godly Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Definition Of Godly Parenting Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006

The most important lesson you will teach your children is to learn biblical submission through the process of teaching them to obey. It is the primary spiritual lesson and foundation of parenting.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTING – YOUR KIDS NEED YOU It is my firm opinion that people do not know how to parent any longer. As a nation, the last generation of parents failed and now a new generation of parents is trying to discover how to do it with no role model, but only a broken home to look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Father

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Father’s Day sermon of 2006 - focusing on being a Godly father

Being a Godly Father Ephesians 6:4 Father’s Day 2006 What is a Godly Father? A Godly Father is one who puts his total trust and faith in Almighty God to be the leader of His household. 1. To be the husband to his wife that God requires. 2. To be the father who leads and guides his children in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist