Sermons on Godly Leaders:

Six Keys To A Godly Family

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 27, 2006

The message focuses on the ingredients necessary to live a Christ-like example in our homes.

Six Keys to a Godly Family Ephesians 4:32- 5:33 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Consider this family: The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001

Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

God's Word Produces Godliness

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A.

III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A. The Proper Response to God's Word Will Produce Godliness 1. For Two Reasons: a. Because of the Integration of Faith b. Because of the Power of God's Word -- the message comes from God with energizing power to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing 39 Godly Traits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers-A Godly Heritage Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 10, 2004

This message uses Hannah as a godly model for Mothers.

Mothers – A Godly Heritage -Love in Action- I Samuel 1:1-18, 27 Today we give special honor to our mothers. Children were asked to answer questions and make comments about their mothers. What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Raise A Godly Family

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 25, 2004

Gaining lessons from John the Baptist’s Parents

HOW TO HAVE A GODLY FAMILY! By Ivan G. Casteel Matthew 11:11; Luke 1:5-16 Mt 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (KJV) Lu 1:5 There was in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-One Benefits Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2004

"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim. 6:6). That’s much harder to come by than mere prosperity.

Twenty-One Benefits of Godliness (2 Pet 1:7,8) "Add to your faith, goodness, knowledge, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and Christian love. For if these qualities are yours an increase they render neither useless nor unfruitful." Many people are willing to discipline themselves to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Building Godly Friendships

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

We learn the keys to building godly friendships by examining the lives of David and Jonathan.

1 SAMUEL 18:1-4 “KEYS TO BUILDING GODLY FRIENDSHIPS” 1. Jonathan’s ACCEPTANCE of David (v. 1-2) Associate Romans 15:7; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13-14 2. Jonathan’s ATTRACTION to David (v. 1) of like mind or purpose / knit together Philippians 2:5; John 6:44; 1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:2; 20:17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Godly Living

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live A Godly Life

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003

In our text, Paul points out to Timothy several pitfalls to avoid and actions to take in keeping his life pleasing to the Lord.

HOW TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: I Timothy 6:11-12 In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day eager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Good/Godly Decisions

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 29, 2004

This sermon looks at the right questions to ask when trying to make Godly decisions.

Making Godly Decisions Colossians 3:1-17 Over the next 72 hours you who sit here will be making several crucial decisions. Decisions crucial to our nation who will be our next president. What will the character of our Supreme Court be what will the laws of the land be about religious liberty, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Great Family - [godly Heritage] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2005

A Godly Heritage is so important. And a great family is a SAVED family, a SERVING family, and a SANCTIFIED family. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Great Family Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church…we have a great program going on here, but it’s not enough. It takes more than hard workers and sacrificial servants to build a great church…we have that and last week it saved the church over $20k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8 - Godly Wives Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 22, 2005

Part 8 of our Home as God Intended Series focuses on Proverbs 31.

The Home as God Intended Part 8 – Godly Wives First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome Proverbs 31:10-31 10 [c] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Bible Church