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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018
     | 10,736 views

    1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

    Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 Tips On How To Be A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 11, 2019
     | 3,482 views

    Practical advice for mothers on Mother's Day.

    I. Give your life to Jesus Christ and live for Him in front of your family. A. Matthew 5:13-16 II. Model faithfulness in every area of your life Proverbs 28:20 - The faithful will abound with blessings… A. Cleanliness & Godliness B. Church attendance C. Giving D. Devotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Next Generation Of Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 10, 2021
     | 3,274 views

    Who will train up our next generation of godly Mothers? All Scripture references are from the NASB

    You have heard it said, “We are but one generation away from a being a pagan people.” This is so true. I praise God for my godly parents for the way they raised me. If it were not for them I believe I could have very well been swept up and out with the ways of the world. I know for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "a Godly Woman"

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 6, 2020
     | 7,981 views

    Godly mothers deserve blessing and praise

    “A Godly Woman” Proverbs 31:10-31 David P. Nolte Video available on Facebook and YouTube seek “Crabtree Christian Church” This is Mothers Day and I wish every mother a very happy day! Thomas Edison said, “I did not have my mother long, but she cast over me an influence which has lasted all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016
     | 7,095 views

    1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

    The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Zack Ford on May 28, 2015
     | 5,962 views

    The Godly Christian life is a life of warfare against sin and witness to an unbelieving world. Abstain from the passions of your flesh! Make war with your sin. And as you do this, continue to live lives that are honorable among the unbelieving world.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life INTRO One of my favorite documents from early Church history is called “The Epistle to Diognetus.” The letter was written in the early 100’s AD, probably around 130. That puts its writing not even a century after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 1

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
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     | 5,008 views

    Four of the seven marks of a truly repentant person.. 1. EARNESTNESS ….. to do right. 2. EAGERNESS to clear oneself through apology 3. INDIGNATION ….. against sin 4. FEAR ….. of God

    Part 1: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Godly Sorrow Pt 2

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
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     | 3,570 views

    Three more marks of a truly repentant person 1.Longing to see others do right 2.Zeal to see God glorified 3.Vengeance – desire to see the guilty punished

    Part 2: Marks of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 8 For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that I grieved you with that letter, though only briefly). 9 Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Live Godly Lives Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,178 views

    Based 1 Timothy 4:7 - Challenges hearers to understand the components of living a godly life

    “WE MUST LIVE GODLY LIVES” 1 Timothy 4:6-10 FBCF – 6/20/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Shift from corporate emphasis to individual emphasis this morning in “How to Do Church.” EXPLANATION – 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Continuing “How to Do Church” series. Quote from Judah Smith: “The Church isn’t a building. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Have Godly Servants Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 28, 2021
     | 3,539 views

    Based on 1 Tim 3:1-13 - Sermon outlines characteristics that should be present in the lives of pastors & deacons.

    “WE MUST HAVE GODLY SERVANTS” 1 Timothy 3:1-13 FBCF – 6/27/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #434 in my 1956 Baptist Hymnal – “Serve the Lord w/ Gladness”: “Serve the Lord w/ gladness in our works & ways, Come before His presence w/ our songs of praise; Unto Him our Maker, we would pledge anew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Model Godly Behavior Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 3, 2021
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     | 3,058 views

    This is the 57th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#57] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- MODEL GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, we are going to look at modelling godly behavior. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of believers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Godly Mother's Influence

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 10, 2022
     | 3,833 views

    Many well-known individuals have attributed their success to their mothers. Consider the impact of s Godly influence.

    A seven-year-old boy, separated from his mother in a supermarket, began to call, “Martha! Martha! Martha!” That was his mother’s name and she came running to him quickly. “But, honey,” she admonished, “You shouldn’t call me ‘Martha’, I’m ‘Mother’ to you.” “Yes, I know,” he answered, “but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Godly Father (Psalms 103)

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 20, 2015
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     | 4,177 views

    David describes our Heavenly Father in many ways. Psalms 103 is special and on point. A Godly father would do well to emulate the Heavenly Father in these specific ways.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY FATHER Dr. Walter Thomas The task of parenting is hard work. Most of us who parent have our good moments and our not-so-good ones. Often we flat-out fail in our parenting efforts. Fathers, especially, are getting a "bad rap" in the movies, on TV, the press and in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Approaching The New Year With A Godly Focus

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 3, 2022
     | 3,508 views

    Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways. And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves. The fact is, it is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas, even setting a renewed vision. But, what if our focus was solely on what God would have us do?

    Approaching the New Year with a Godly Focus Psalm 145:1-21 Introduction - Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways -- And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves -- FACT: It is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas; even renewed vision -- Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Wisdom, And How To Get More Of It

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022
     | 1,689 views

    King Solomon gives us four examples from nature that reveal God’s love, care and protection for us.

    GODLY WISDOM, and how to get more of it Today let us look to the Proverbs to gain more Godly Wisdom. King Solomon gives us four examples from nature that reveal God’s love, care and protection for us. Prayer Let us start be reading Proverbs 3:13-25 (NIV), and as we do, see if you can pick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible