Sermons on Godly Restraint:

The Dangers Of A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 17, 2025

• Many people today claim to be spiritual or religious, but is that enough to save them

Having a form of godliness refers to outwardly appearing to be righteous or spiritual, but lacking the inward reality of a vibrant, personal relationship with God. Characteristics of having a form of godliness Some common characteristics of having a form of godliness include: • Attending church or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godliness Over Gain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

You want a deeper walk with Jesus? That will mean persecution, not prosperity. It may mean sacrifice of health to walk in holiness. Remember, He was rejected and crucified. Apostles often lived in jail or the open field, not mansions.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Someone forgot to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:24-25, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:3-9, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Worth Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025

Godly mothers are priceless gifts to families and society. Their roles are divine and their labour is eternal.

THE WORTH OF A GODLY MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day is a special time set aside to honour and celebrate the invaluable role of mothers in our families, churches, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating A Godly Home SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Our homes are sacred spaces where children learn to love and serve God through positive, godly examples. How can we ensure our homes are truly blessed?

Many Christians fail to recognize the sacredness of their homes, often underestimating God's perspective and heart for the family. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of the home and family to God, His pattern for the family, and the principles for experiencing His blessings in our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-15

Topics: Family, Faith

Duties Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025

A sermon written for Father's Day based on the life of Job and all he did for his children.

The Duties of a Godly Father June 15, Father’s Day, 2025 Being a father is a wonderful thing. We all have an earthly father, and although many of them have gone from this life, we still honor them in our hearts today, and we will see them again in the resurrection. Along with our natural father, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 1:8, Job 42:13, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maintaining A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 25, 2025

A godly home is a spiritual fortress where love, truth, and the fear of God are practised. It is built daily through commitment to Christ, sacrificial love in marriage, intentional parenting, and a peaceful, Spirit-led atmosphere.

MAINTAINING A GODLY HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 5:22–33, Colossians 3:18–21, Deuteronomy 6:6–9, Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: A godly home is not built by chance but through intentional commitment to the Word of God, prayer, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maintaining A Godly Attitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

A godly attitude is the mind and disposition of Christ expressed through our actions, words, and decisions. The Bible calls us to “let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”

MAINTAINING A GODLY ATTITUDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Attitude is everything. It shapes how we see God, relate with others, and respond to life’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Godly Legacy Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 15, 2025

What would you like for future generations to say about you after you die? What if you knew the truths about living a legacy instead of leaving a legacy? We invite you to reflect on the example of Nehemiah and learn key components of legacy-building!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Living a Godly Legacy Nehemiah 1-8 This is the last Sunday of 2012. When it was October 11, 2012, my kids said, "This is the last 10/11/12." Then one daughter ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blessings Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A godly home attracts God’s blessings, peace, fruitfulness, and generational impact because His presence dwells there.

THE BLESSINGS OF A GODLY HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 128:1-6 Key Verse: “Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.” (Psalm 128:1) Supporting Texts: Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 3:33, Ephesians 5:25-28, Psalm 112:1-3 INTRODUCTION: God designed the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building Godly Character

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2025

Our culture often tells us to avoid suffering at any cost, to seek pleasure and ease above all else. Paul declares with the authority of heavenly insight that suffering is not without purpose. In God's kingdom, character is currency.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: There is a story told among the Cherokee Indians… One evening an old Cherokee Indian told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 wolves. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Godly Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the importance, characteristics, and benefits of developing a godly character, as it is who we are, not what we do, that truly defines us.

Good morning, church family! We’re going to dive into some deep waters today, as we explore the subject of character, specifically godly character. Now, before you start wondering what this is all about, let me remind you what Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what a man is in the dark." And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Topics: Godly Character

Ignorant By Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2011

Ignorant Christians do not generally have an intellectual problem, they have a spiritual problem. Let’s evaluate ourselves in light of three questions suggested by the text of Hosea.

Ignorant By Choice (from selected verses in Hosea 4-5) 1. What a great two weeks we had in Camp! It is worth all the effort we put into it. 2. But while our kids were enjoying camp, over in Norway, 92 youth we gunned down at a Labor Party youth camp. What a horrid crime. 3. This week, gay couples ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Become A Prodigal

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 20, 2012

Prodigal means: Dissolutely – riotous (Dissolute is used to describe a person lacking restraint) Dictionary Definition: Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. Have you ever been a prodigal? (a person that lacks restraint)

Luke 15: 11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Godly - Looking Like Our Father Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

What does godly look like? Like our Father.

Godliness: Looking like our Father Are you godly? If your are about to say, “No, Pastor,” it may be that you base that answer on a mistaken notion about what it means to be godly. ● Many confuse godliness with being religious. ● Others believe that godliness is only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008

Where there is no fear of Lord, there is no restraint from doing evil.

NO FEAR (of God) Genesis 20:11 “No fear”. It’s on clothing, it’s in commercials. But having no fear is stupid. Little children with no fear of heights can get hurt badly. Having no fear of boiling water on a stove leads to burns. Having no fear of getting hurt leads to reckless driving. It may ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan