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  • David Owens avatar

    When The Godly Are Foolish Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,230 views

    David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be A Godly Dad

    Contributed by Kenneth Hampton on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blueprint For A Godly Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,681 views

    There are several myths that cripple our potential to raise Godly kids. Do you know what they are?

    OPEN: A man once wrote about the fact that when he was a teenager, he had a drug problem. I was “drug” to Church on Sunday Morning. I was “drug” to Church on Sunday night. I was “drug” to Church on Wednesday night. I was “drug” to Sunday School every week. I was “drug” to Vacation Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

    UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Culture Of Godly Leadership Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2012
     | 7,013 views

    A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment.

    Title: A Culture of Godly Leadership Text: Acts 6:1-7 Thesis: A church is positioned to be most effective when leaders are chosen on the basis of their reputation for living a Christ-like life and having wise discernment. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hoping For Godly Sorrow

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    This sermon is about the need for genuine repentence in the heart of every Christian.

    INTRODUCTION: Condit/Clinton sex scandal READ/PRAY Scripture Introduction (Ante-theme): Paul’s sorrowful letter. 2nd of at least 4 letters. Send Titus as a follow up. Proposition: Because Godly sorrow leads to repentance our counseling must cause Godly sorrow. I. Counseling that causes Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Heart Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    Being a godly leader, Habakkuk saw problems which others could not see. The same is true for leaders today.

    The Heart of a Godly Leader Habakkuk 1:1-4 * Take a minute and look around you at the people in this room. Even though we think we know almost every person in this room, there is a good possibility that the person sitting on the same row with you has experienced or is experiencing deep hurt, deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Choose Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 9,403 views

    One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

    Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    The Godly Discipline Of Disfellowship

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    Chuch Discipline

    The Godly Discipline of Disfellowship The title of this sermon comes from F. LaGard Smith’s book “Who Is My Brother?” In the book, Brother Smith has one chapter so named. When we study the purpose, the reasons, and the process of church discipline we come to understand that this is indeed a godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Truth That Leads To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,472 views

    Introduction to the Letter to Titus.

    Culture is constantly knocking at our door. ‘Which bank’? ‘Oh what a feeling’! ‘It puts a rose in every cheek’, ‘The fresh food people’, ‘My Dad picks the fruit to make the cordial, that I like best’, ‘Oh what a feeling’, ‘My store’, ‘For the most important person in the world’, and ‘Aussie kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Slythe avatar

    Excellence Is Next To Godliness

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,973 views

    Do we serve in excellence? Or do we go through the motions in church as usual. Daniel was a man of excellence service because he served a God of Excellent deliverance.

    Excellence is Next to Godliness We have a familiar saying in the world today. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. I don’t like that saying. It’s not because I’m a slob. Believe me, I’m not a slob. At least, not a professional slob. Sure I’ve left my fair share of dirty laundry lying around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Building A Godly Legacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,417 views

    Study the life of Able and discover principles for building a Godly legacy.

    Introduction: Last week we began a series entitled “Stretching our Faith.” All of us need help in stretching and strengthening our faith. I read about a little boy who was riding a bus home from Sunday school. He was very proud of a card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    Creating Godly Memories.

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,808 views

    Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation of experiencing new ones is gradually disappearing. However, when persons are introduced to Jesus, when they have an opportunity to meet Jesus hope springs alive once more.

    Good morning brothers and sisters. Good morning, everyone. Don’t touch. Don’t hug Stand 6 ft apart or at least 3ft apart. Many are losing hope and the joy of life is ebbing away, as they seek to battle the many challenges which they face. Memories of good times are fading, while the expectation ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist