Sermons on Godly History:

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

Guidelines For Godly Leadership

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of some guidelines for all who wish to provide godly leadership within the Lord’s Church.

Joshua 1:1-18 1. Accept the Leadership Role (and Set Your Eye On the Goal), Verses 1-4. Numbers 27:15-23, "Then Moses spoke to the LORD, saying, ’May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation, who will go out and come in before them, and who will lead ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

Let’s examine the man God used to bring revival to the nation of Judah. As we examine this chapter we will discover the kind of person God will use to turn our nation back to the LORD.

THE NEED FOR GODLY LEADERSHIP 2 CHRONICLES 17 After the death of King Solomon, the nation was divided into two kingdoms. The Northern kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Israel had 19 kings and every one of them was evil. Judah had 20 kings. Eight were good kings. Five of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1-19

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

Godly Men 101

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Psalm 101 gives us a wonderful outline, of just how as Christian men we are to carry on and lead the ways for our family and friends.

Godly Men 101 Pslam 101 Psalm 101 is a great outline of what a Godly Man and Husband should be like. David wrote this Psalm in a Profession of Unrighteousness. Through all of these verses we can insert Godly men and see what we should strive to be and accept. 1. A Godly Men will sing of loving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Godly Family

Contributed by Jon Miller on Aug 6, 2005

This Sermon teaches how to have a Godly Family in an Ungodly World

Building A Godly Family In the last 50 years we have witnessed the American Family disintegrate In 1950, about one out of every 20 children born in this country was born to an unmarried woman -- and there were very few abortions. By 1990, more than one out of every 4 children was born to an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-20

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

292 - Godly Woman

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

Mother’s Day - 7 Lessons for a Godly Woman

Illustrate Fact: In 1907 Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

"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

The Definition Of A Godly Wife Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 1, 2007

God defined the role of the wife and in it gives her the key to unlocking the heart of her husband.

THE DEFINITION OF A GODLY WIFE Introduction This morning in continuing our series in defining the family, I want to give you the definition of a Godly wife. Turn to Ephesians 5:23-25 and let’s read together God’s definition of a wife. This morning, I am not going to put the notes on the screen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Godly Friends

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 5, 2007

Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend

Introduction · Knowing how to choose friends is one of most important skills you’ll ever develop. · Friends help shape your life because of their strong influence; therefore it is important to choose the right friends. · In the Word of God, He shows us how to select friend to be part of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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