Sermons on Godly Standards:

A Life Bigger Than Money Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 23, 2018

This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."

- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2012

Having looked at “new men”, and a new “society”; Paul now turns his attention to new standards that will define this new order.

Dakota Community Church July 22, 2012 Grace at Work - 1 Ephesians 4-6 Closing thoughts on Paul’s Powerful Prayer: Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Holding The Banner Of Truth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Holding the Banner of Truth Text: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. I. Holding fast to the word of life ( Phil. 2:16 ) Life means - The period between the birth and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are Elders Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Reasons why God uses a plurality of godly elders to lead the church in making wise decisions

Why Are Elders Important? (Acts 15:4-23) 1. These elders allowed the church to be administered by a plurality of godly leaders who met the Godly criteria stated in I Tim. 3:1-6. Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002

Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 8) Godly Insight for Today & Malachi 3:13-18

✎ Like many adult children, I have some things left over from my growing up days still tucked away somewhere at my mom and dad’s house. One is a wall plaque I was given the summer of my high school graduation. My name is engraved below the words "Evangel Temple Worker of the Year." This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bible Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness.

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness. Key Verse: Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life In The [stand] Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 25, 2002

How can I stand as a godly person with discernment in a society that does not recognize spiritual success?

November 24, 2002 1Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates, 2then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Company We Keep

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

We need godly wisdom in order to avoid the snares of those whose path leads to destruction.

The Company We Keep… Proverbs 1:7-19 The invitations go out every day. They’re in the mail, they’re on our front doorstep, they’re waiting for us at the street corner, they’re lying around the offices where we work, and they’re posted all over the neighborhoods where we live. They come by way of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005

All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entangled Families Or I'm My Own Grandpa

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does godliness or the lack thereof run in families? How strong a role does genetics play?

Entangled Families or "I’m My Own Grampa" Question: Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? 1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21, 2 Chronicles 24:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Overcome Anger Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 30, 2008

This sermon looks at how to overcome anger in a godly way based on Ephesians 4:26-32

Breaking Free Series Part 5 HOW TO OVERCOME ANGER – EPHESIANS 4:26-32 June 29, 2008 Acknowledgement (Doug Fields, Saddleback Church) We are in part 5 of a series we’re calling “Breaking Free”. This series is about sins that entangle us. We want to look at what the Bible has to say about these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

A Man Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral message for a godly man who knew God’s peace in the life storm of cancer.

ISAIAH 26:3-4 WARREN SCOTT- GOD’S MAN OF PEACE There is much that could be said of Warren Scott. Warren Scott was a man of God, a man of great integrity, and a humble man of peace. He possessed a deep abiding peace so uncommon in our hectic stress filled world today. It was not peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, James 1:6-9, Colossians 3:15, Matthew 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

"What, I'm Supposed To Love Who?" Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Godly Character is on display when we love each other the way Jesus loved us!

Series Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian Growth Objective: Every Christian Can display Godly Character by applying three supports that are found in John 15. Sermon 2: “What, I’m Supposed To Love Who?” – The Fellowship of Believers Text: John 15:12-17 Intro: Has anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational