Sermons on Godly Restraint:

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Crisis had hit the church. This Gentile thing was getting out of control. Soon the church would be swarming with these "foreigners." What should we do?

Passage: Acts 11:1-18 Intro: In 1972, I had the opportunity to stand in front of the Berlin Wall PP Berlin Wall 1. This wall separated the people of West Berlin from the rest of East Germany, which was communist. 2. this piece of barbed wire is from that wall (I picked it up in 1972 PP ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Godly Expectation

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 1, 2006

the difference between faith and hope and how they work together to fulfill God’s purpose.

Expectation is something we all need to have if we want to see God’s promises fulfilled. It is really another way of saying hope. When many think of hope they think along the lines of I hope I inherit a million dollars, or I hope I get that job that I applied for, or I hope it doesn’t rain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Father

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 10, 2007

A Father’s Day message using the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Fathers are very special people. I personally think we are special partly because we are men. Of course, only men will agree with that. Here are a few examples of why I say that. If you are a man, ... You’ll never waste time asking for directions ... You can finish all phone calls in less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: *other

The Godly Father

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 12, 2007

Happy Fathers Day! I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. We have many examples to look at in the Bible of Godly Fathers. This morning I want to expound on some of the character traits that a Godly Fa

INTRODUCTION • Happy Fathers Day! (Hand out items to all Fathers) • I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. • It is an honor and pleasure to have my dad here today to celebrate Father’s Day. • We have many examples to look at in the Bible of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Godly Judgment

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 11:3 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Godly Seed

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Aug 27, 2012

The focus of this message is the core purpose of marriage.

THE GODLY SEED Mal 2:11-16 Ruth 4:10-12 The focus of this message is the concept of the godly seed which is the core purpose why God instituted marriage. Everything that God intends to do, He starts with a seed. It is that seed that receives the engrafted word of God and produces the fruits that ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 26, 2016

What makes a godly leader?

We finish today our study of the Book of Joshua. I hope you have learned and been challenged much like I have from this godly story of Joshua and Israel. Led by godly Joseph God’s Chosen People Israel were brought to Egypt to be blessed and prosper (kind of like the Pilgrims in America). But ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Godly Nation

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What does a Godly Nation look like?

I. We need a godly Nation (v.12-15) - "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible." George Washington (1st President of the United States) [Attributed -- Walker P. Whitman, A Christian History of the American Republic: A Textbook for Secondary Schools, (Boston: Green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 8, 2016

what makes a good godly society?

How would you define society?? When did society start?? Turn with me briefly to Genesis 4:1-5…. Society is God ordained, for people are called to live with each other; but society can be good or bad, why?? And so, what makes a good society?? Let’s read Joshua 1:10-18 and note what ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

On our journey through life nothing can compare with the impact made by our mothers. Their words, for good or for bad, are never fully forgotten, & the memory of their presence lasts a lifetime.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (UPDATED - 2025) GODLY MOTHERS TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; Proverbs 24:3-4, 31:10-29 A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Proverbs 31:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Godliness

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2015

To establish that the “mystery of godliness” is manifested in the church through its saints, foundation, and founder, the only begotten Son of God. This lesson deals with the “truth, which is after godliness.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Christian's Behavior 2. Regarding the Church's Buttress 3. Regarding Christ the Only-Begotten Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss a portion of Paul's first letter to Timothy. This letter has been described by biblical historians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2013

We seem to have forgotten how to show our gratitude. This sermon has a quiz and eleven blessings for which we can be grateful.

Luke 17:11-18 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Godly Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013

Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Godly Men

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 17, 2013

Father's Day sermon urging men to be godly by looking at mistakes made by four men in the New Testament.

“Godly Men” Text: Titus 2:11-14 I. Welcome II. Introduction Traditionally, I preach a Father’s Day sermon focusing on fathers. However, not all men can or will be a father. So, today, I want to focus on Godly Men – whether you’re a dad or not – because all men ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ