Sermons on godly people: showing 1-15 of 190,868

God Leads Godly People Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 18, 2014

How godly are we?

Before reading, let us note the 4 major characters in the story of Ruth 2 Naomi – a Jewish widow who lived in Moab but returned to Judah (Israel) Ruth – a Moabite widow who decided to stay with Naomi and become a Hebrew Boaz – a prominent Hebrew in Judah related to Naomi’s ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Blesses Godly People

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Emulate Ruth's godly characteristics. Outline: 1. We have to have a humble attitude. 2. We need to be hard workers. 3. we need to be wholly dependent on Him.

God Blesses Godly People – Ruth 2:1-23 May 5, 2013 If we become the people God wants us to be, then He will direct us in the path He wants us to take. Have you ever wondered if God made the perfect person for you? You may have heard the term, “a match made in heaven”. Let me show you a clip from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guidance Through Godly People

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God not only guides us through His Word but also through godly people.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. "How much practical application do Moses sermons have for us today? Just ask Jesus, who quoted from this book 3 times, to fend off Satan in the wilderness." 2. We need to remember that God is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Sometimes even godly people do ungodly things.

Heroes of Faith—Series 1 Abraham: Godly People Doing Ungodly Things Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Heroes. The American Century Dictionary defines a hero as a “person noted or admired for nobility, courage, outstanding achievements, etc.” Who are our heroes? Children have always made heroes of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do Godly People Suffer

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022

The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the absence of trouble.

1. Many suffer physically. 2. Many suffer financially 3. Many suffer mentally. 4. Many suffer inwardly. There are three ways to gather material for a message. 1. To read about it. 2. To be told about it. 3. To experience it. The difference between happy Christians and unhappy ones is not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When No Advantage Is Gained: Godly People Are Content Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

“If only I had married someone else…” “If only I had gone to college…” “If only I had a different job…”

We are discussing marriage, singles, and God’s instructions for each throughout this series. To the married, I have two goals for the series: 1) to convince that great marriages begin with a picture of God’s definition of marriage – Christ and His church; 2) to challenge you to do whatever it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Us To Pray To Escape From Persecution. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Scripture says that a true believer will be persecuted in many ways. Some are mocked for their faith, some are tortured, some are put in prisons and some are killed for their faith.

Even Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In John 15:20, Jesus also said that whoever follows Christ will be persecuted. In Luke 6:22-23 we know that Jesus mentioned 4 types of persecution that the people may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Romans 8:35

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Kind Of People God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2018

God wants us to be people: 1. Who have problems for the right reason. 2. Who remember that God is in control. 3. Who rely on God's help. 4. Who risk caring for other people.

The Kind of People God Wants Us to Be The Book of Acts - Part 62 Acts 18:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 26, 2014 BACKGROUND *In tonight's Scripture, the Apostle Paul was still in the city of Corinth, and some pivotal things had happened. Verse 2 tells us that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Many Pretend To Be Godly Men And Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

There are many pretend to be godly men and women and appear to be solid Christian believer .However, their “fruit” eventually reveals them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be and they a form of godliness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to warn you about a sobering reality: there are many who pretend to be godly men and women, appearing to be solid Christian believers, but their actions eventually reveal them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be. They may talk the talk, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

Marks Of Hypocrites Who Think They Are Saved, Holy And Godly. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 10, 2022

A Good tree produces Good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A Good Tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every Tree that does NOT produce Good Fruit is chopped down and thrown into the Fire.Matt 7:15-20

1. We have to be careful and take heed that no one deceives us. 2. Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 3. We need to Beware of False Prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. 4. The Hypocrites will act religiously, but they will reject the power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Timothy 4:2, Proverbs 26:25, Jeremiah 23:11

Flee From Toxic People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 15, 2024

Toxic people are great actors. They play the victim, the hero, and the villain all in one script.

The Bible warns us about the influence of false prophets, wicked men, and seducing spirits. We must be wise and discerning, for we are called to be salt and light in this world, not to be tainted by its poison. Toxic people can drain our energy, distract us from our purpose, and pollute our minds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Lion Attack Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2015

Responding as godly people when Satan attacks.

“You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.” [1] Asics has produced an amusing ad. Two Xhosa men are walking and talking. “I’m no longer interested in Sandra Bullock,” says one. “It’s like in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist