Sermons on Godly Growth:

"Love": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 8 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Passionate love must be our priority, protective and practical, adding love to brotherly affection.

I read a story about a woman who told a friend that she wanted to get a divorce. She was full of hatred toward her husband. “I just don’t want to get rid of him. I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has hurt me.” Her friend suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Financial Management Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 19, 2012

This is part one of a four part series on financial management. Part one focuses on how we should pay ourselves in preparation for our future retirement.

Godly Financial Management – Part 1 Pay Self Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:3-13; Romans 13:7-8 Introduction: This series will close out the multi-series that I have done this year on being a slave for Christ. In these four messages, I will focus on how we must take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 1, 2012

Part 2 focuses on paying God. This message focuses on Scriptures references from the Old Testament.

Scriptures: Ex. 23:19; Num. 15:20-21; Gen. 28:22; Lev. 27:30-32, 34; Malachi 3:6-11 Introduction: This is part 2 of my series on “Godly Financial Management” and this morning I will focus on “Paying God” from an Old Testament viewpoint. Next week I will focus on this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Godly Children In Godless Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2009

This message, using the example of Moses’ mother, encourages parents to raise godly children in godless times by treasuring thier children, caring for them, teaching them, and releasing them to God’s care.

Raising Godly Children in Godless Times (Exodus 2:1-10) Kathy Ratcliff was participating in a parenting class at her church when she explained to her 6-year-old daughter, Kayla, that she was taking a course to help make her a better mommy. The next Sunday, after church, Kayla became upset and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Proverbs 22:6 Godly Parenting

Contributed by Brian Menear on Sep 14, 2009

Copying Gods parenting style can make more effective and loving parents.

Proverbs 22:6 Godly Parenting Proverbs 22:6 (New International Version) 6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. One of the most famous verses in the Bible, but also one of the least followed. FAILURE OF PARENTS Dr. James Dobson said in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 10, 2010

The Test of Wisdom (James 3:13) 1) Earthly Wisdom (James 3:14-16) 2) Godly Wisdom (James 3:17-18)

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms begins by affirming that "Canada is founded upon the principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law." This week’s minor controversy about God’s presence in the preamble--was set off, indirectly, by a Quebec ruling upholding a Catholic high ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Other

True Grit: Traits Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 18, 2011

In honor of all the moms here today, we are going to look at a woman who faced some difficult challenges, but became a model of motherhood to show how moms can be Godly moms. This applies to each one of us because it is about how we can be godly people.

True Grit: Traits of a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 Intro: [Tribute to the Pastor’s wife by H.B. London] -Being a mom today is a tough job. It is hard, it causes sleepless nights, it brings trouble into your life, it is often a thankless job. -God has designed moms with a caring heart and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mothers Day Talk - A Godly Example.

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 5 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 15. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also”. “And how from infancy you have known the holy ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Beginning Of… A Godly Line Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God graciously preserves a godly line in the midst of ungodly cultures.

Scripture Introduction The most basic definition of the word, “theology,” is the study of God. I have many theology books, wise and thoughtful writings explaining who God is and what he requires of us. In none of those will you find a genealogy. Yes, some comment on the Bible’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 24, 2013

Part 1 of a 2-part series on Godliness with Contentment. Godliness 1) penetrates every area of life...2) promises life at its best...3) is produced through exercise.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual traits in this verse: godliness and contentment Now, if you have godliness, but not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 15, 2013

Bodily exercise has its benefits, but godliness is profitable for anything worthwhile you can think of. Part 1 of a 2 part series on godliness and contentment.

Godliness Is Profitable Unto All Things Series: Sermon 1 in 2-part series “Godliness with Contentment Is Great Gain” Chuck Sligh November 24, 2013 TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. ” INTRODUCTION There is a pairing of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother’s Dream

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What would be a Godly mother’s dream for her family / kids? 1. God’s will. 2. Know and love the Lord. 3. Be people of integrity. 4. Learn from their failures. 5. Live beyond themselves. 6. Pass their faith on.

A Godly Mother’s Dream There are some great portraits of motherhood in Scripture. I love the picture of the mother of Moses who cared so much for her son that she broke the law in order to teach him the faith of his people. We see the sacrificial love of the mother who appeared before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Financial Management Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2013

This message focuses on being a cheerful giver and our right to choose how much and how often we choose to give to the Lord.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 5 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18-19; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Introduction: Previously I have shared with you that under the New Testament covenant you are not required to tithe and you will not bypass heaven and be sent straight to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Financial Management Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 10, 2013

This message focuses on two of the primary usage of funds received by the Church.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 6 Scriptures: 1 John 3:17-18; Galatians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Introduction: My message last week focused on the attitude we should have as it relates to how we give to God. As I shared last week we are to be cheerful givers and in order ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational