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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God's Best For Godly Families

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 20, 2013
     | 9,043 views

    Children are God's possession entrusted to families for His glory.

    “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. “Behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

    "Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,091 views

    With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

    JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Epic Fail Or Godly Success

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 9, 2016
     | 4,147 views

    This sermon deals with personal and church wide failure as well as failure when trying to do a work for God.

    Epic Fail or Godly Success Some time back it became popular on Facebook and other social media sites to post pictures with the title “epic fail”. There are even some sites dedicated to “epic fail” pictures. I find the church signs especially amusing. The hard truth is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Contrast Between The Godly And Ungodly

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,247 views

    In the world of Psychology, the psychologist divides mankind’s personalities into four temperaments. Every one of us falls into one of these four categories.

    1. Choleric - easily irritated; inclined to anger; or angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. 2. Phlegmatic - hard to rouse to action; specifically sluggish; dull; apathetic; calm; cool. 3. Melancholic - one affected with a gloomy state of mind; one characterized by excessive gloom, mistrust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #5: Godliness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2025
     | 370 views

    Godliness. Any light that we shine into this dark world is not our own. It is a reflection of the Son. That is a good working definition of godliness - shining the light of God’s love into a dark world.

    HOLY HABIT #5   GODLINESS Introduction The moon tonight (July 20, 2025) is at the phase known as Waning Crescent. Only 21.3% of the moon is visible. The last full moon was July 10th. During this phase, over the next five days, the moon will be virtually invisible to the naked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,373 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Live As A Godly Citizen Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 692 views

    The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear command regarding our relationship with governing authorities. But what does it mean to submit? How do we balance obedience to rulers with our higher allegiance to God?

    Go! And Live as a Godly Citizen Introduction We live in a world filled with governments, laws, and authorities. As followers of Jesus, we are called to honour God in every aspect of our lives, including how we interact with earthly governments. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 9,150 views

    Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Godly Living In A Pagan World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,804 views

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are All The Godly Songwriters Dead?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 17, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    Do you like good music? Do you know what it is?

    As with many issues, there has been much ado about music in the Church and what constitutes good music. Music was an integral part of worship in the Old Testament. In one worship service the singers did such a great job that God’s glory filled the house so strongly that the priests could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Reading The Blueprint Of A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,202 views

    Discipleship is following Jesus. Our beliefs and our behavior go together. When we are truly disciples, we will be mentoring others.

    11/01/2009 Reading the blueprint of a Godly life Titus 2:1-15 Introduction- Titus Chapter 2:1-15 (Book after 2 Timothy) Prayer This is the sixth part of the series B.A.S.I.C. Last week we began on discipleship. We again this morning will continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Confidence For Uncertain People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,654 views

    Four reliable indicators of God’s attitude toward us.

    How can you be sure that God is pleased with you? This of course is a perennial question. Every generation as searched for certainty, assurance that God’s pleased with them. One tribal group in the country of Vanautu, the islands that Leigh and Barbara Labrecque will be moving to as Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Wise avatar

    A Godly Wife And An Ungodly Husband

    Contributed by Larry Wise on May 5, 2010
    based on 57 ratings
     | 50,267 views

    A sermon about how a godly life is a great evangelistic tool.

    A Godly Wife and A Godless Husband I Peter 3:1-6 Although it IS Mother’s Day, it has to be a God-thing that our study of I Peter brought us to I Peter 3 ON MOTHER’s DAY. The idea of talking about godly women is not new on Mother’s Day, but the timing of our study in IP Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Reasons For Godly Living

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013
     | 6,977 views

    Christians: We should live Godly lives: 1. Because we are headed to Heaven (vs. 11-12). 2. Because we can bring glory to God (vs. 12). 3. Because we are servants of the Savior (vs. 13-17).

    Great Reasons for Godly Living 1 Peter 2:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23, 2012 *When I bump into people I haven’t seen for a while, sometimes they ask: “How’s the world treating you?” -- But as we look at this Scripture tonight, a better question for us is: “How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist