Sermons on Godly Heritage:

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004

What it takes to be content in this world.

September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2004

How being content leads to godliness in the way we use our possessions.

September 12, 2004 GODLINESS with contentment When a Christian really grabs hold of the promises of God, he will realize that God has given him everything - absolutely nothing has been held back. First and foremost, he has complete perfection in Christ. Hebrews 10:10 states that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Train Yourself To Be Godly

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004

In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian's Godly Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006

In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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 Role Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Fathers Day message 2005

FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE “The Role of a Godly Father” Ephesians 5:22-33 (Read by Michael Vespucci, followed by a prayer) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Godly Dad

Contributed by Kenneth Hampton on Jul 6, 2005

The most important person in every family in making certain of its spiritual security is both mom and dad, but dads have even more of an important job given that they are the family spiritual heads.

A. Fathers are the spiritual head of the family. Mat 10:25 CEV (25) It is enough for disciples to be like their teacher and for slaves to be like their master. If people call the head of the family Satan, what will they say about the rest of the family? A little food for thought: People view the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Groaning Is A Godly Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005

In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Godly Father's Reward

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 18, 2004

This sermon explores the 128 psalm as a model for changing life, family, and nation from the father up.

A Godly Father’s Reward Psalm 128:1-6 This morning I want to break with a long standing church tradition. Somehow it has become a tradition to praise mothers for their wonderful and inspiring work on Mothers Day – and berate Dad’s for their shortcomings on Fathers Day. We often make the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Marks Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God.

I. A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God. A. He knows God personally. 1. He knows Christ as Savior a. II Timothy 1:12 "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Work Ethic

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Proverbs teaches us about good working skills

Proverbs: A Godly Work Ethic Intro: This morning, I warn you, I will be speaking very frankly. In fact, I’m going to use a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! It seems that no matter who we are, we don’t appreciate the value of work. Someone once said, “Anyone can do any ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Godly Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How God allows the Godly to go through dangers but also delivers them through His mighty power

The Dangers and Deliverance of the Godly (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Be courageous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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