Sermons on Godly Growth:

Living A Godly Life In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 16, 2005

Joseph was stuck as a slave, then a prisoner in Egypt. He could have claimed God had forgotten him, but Joseph remained faithful and a man of character on the inside and outside. It gives us many lessons on how to live our lives in Christ.

The story of Joseph reminds me of someone else later on in the Old Testament - Daniel. Like Joseph, Daniel was carried off to a foreign land but because of his God given talent and integrity, he was given broad trust and responsibility. Also like Joseph, that character got him enemies who sought to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008

Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 7, 2008

A man is infinitely superior to a woman at being a man and a woman is infinitely superior to a man at being a woman! God made us completely different so that He might make man and woman ONE! Caution: let no one but God define your marriage and sexuality!

I’m told that an angel came to Adam before Eve was created and said, “I have a proposition for you Adam. We are going to create for you an individual like you, but a little different – a female!” So Adam said, “Well what will she be all about? What will she do?” The angel told Adam, “She will take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 13, 2008

Can you imagine how different our marriages would be if every community, every church member, lived to bring glory to God? Men, if we set the example, I’m sure that “Desperate Housewives” would be devoted housewives!

One day the Pastor and his friend from church were sitting on the Pastor’s porch, and the friend said, "Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my wife and I have had a fight almost every day for the past 30 years of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2008

The reason submission is so important for a wife is because of this key: The wife who willingly submits to her husband’s leadership glorifies God.

“Sweet Surrender” Let me sum up the perfect picture for marriage again: God wants each marriage to be a portrait of His love for His glory! Romans 11:36 “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be all the glory forever.” Well, I knew today’s sermon was going to the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 27, 2008

Do American marriages really believe that love never fails? Is this verse out of the realm of reality in America? If American marriages end in divorce, does that mean that “love does fail”? How would you answer these 3 questions?

“Motivated Marriages” 1 Corinthians 13 A funeral service was being held for a woman who had just passed away. At the end of the service the pall bearers were carrying the casket out of the chapel when they accidently hit the wall and it jarred the casket pretty hard. Then all of the sudden there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Start Living With Godly Power Today

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Apr 11, 2008

Defeat the devil at his own game in Christ Jesus.

#1330 Start Living With Godly Power Today Colossians 3:12-17 It has been said that Baptism is to the Christian faith what the wedding ring is to a marriage. It is a symbol. "Like the wedding ring, baptism draws a mark on the ground between the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Traits Of A D.a.d.

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

D.A.D. is an acrostic used for each point in the message to encourage Dads to be Devoted to God and Family, Approachable, & Dependable.

Three Godly Traits of a D.A.D. Eph 6:4 INTRODUCTION Today is Father’s Day…Happy to all! Today is the day we celebrate our Dad…and we should because we have some great Dads out there And since it is Dad’s day…I just want to talk about this morning “Three Godly Traits of a D.A.D. Read Eph 6:4 / ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Music Defined And Detailed For Godly Worship

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Elements of music and the Biblical definition/pattern for Godly music outlined

Seven Elements of Music 1. Melody: Series of tones heard as a musical thought 2. Harmony: When two or more tones are sounded at the same time 3. Rhythm: The orderly movement of music through time (measures/beats) 4. Dynamics: Volume and properties of sound (notations/rest/length) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:7-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Great Lessons From A Godly Mom

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2007

Hannah can bless us today with some great lessons for life: 1. Beware the bitterness trap (vs. 1-10) 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 10-18) 3. Give your best to God (vs. 11) 4. Rest in the truth that God will remember you (vs. 17-20)

Great Lessons from a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2007 *Moms are priceless! One time a Boy Scout leader was watching some new scouts try their hand at outdoor cooking, and he asked, -“How are you doing? Have you forgotten any essential ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God For Godly Mothers & Wives Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 22, 2007

This message is the first in a series concerning the Biblical Family: In it I hope to show God’s view of a virtuous woman and encourage wives and mothers to examine themselves in light of God’s word, that they might receive praise from their husbands and

INTRODUCTION: A. Many years ago the Christian Digest carried this little story of a busy mother. 1. A busy mother was one day regretting that she could do so little Christian work. "I shall have only a life of housework to show at last," she said rather sadly to a friend. "Why mother," ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

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 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