Sermons on Godly Standards:

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 14, 2015

Ephesians 4 presents ... a divine wardrobe which will really change one’s life...a heavenly, eternal style which will never go out of date — a wardrobe which wears increasingly better with time.

If you have been abroad, you know there is a worldwide fascination with fashion. Whether you travel to Chicago or London or Geneva or Beijingor Nairobi, you find fashion-conscious people making fashion statements. Much of this lure comes from fashion’s enticing promise of a “new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

Leave The Old Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2020

The worldly life is 1) Intellectually futile (Ephesians 4:17), 2) Ignorant of God’s truth (Ephesians 4:18), 3) Spiritually and morally callused (Ephesians 4:19a), and 4) Depraved in mind (Ephesians 4:19b).

Ephesians 4:17-19 [17] Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. [18] They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Other

God Determines The Times And Seasons

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 12, 2013

“It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV)

God determines the times and seasons “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV) The sun and moon were created to give light to the earth, to separate day from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Faith Of God's Elect Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011

The faith God’s elect consists of several important matters. 1- The faith of God’s elect leads to godliness 2- The faith of God’s elect rests in hope 3- The faith of God’s elect trusts in God

INTRO. - You’ve been elected! How do these words grab you? If some politician said, “you’ve been elected,” would you be excited? Or how about if God said those words to you? ILL.- One day when preacher Lyman Beecher agreed to exchange pulpits with a neighboring preacher ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test: Dilemma Have To? Want To?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 19, 2020

As we consider how life test each individual we consider Have to? Need to? Like to? Want to? What hinders so from real spiritual growth? Lord, open the eyes of our hearts. We need Godly vision!

TEST: MY DILEMMA: DO I HAVE TO? VS. DO I WANT TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part?) I love to start with a question: WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY? What makes us angry? Can we control our anger and attitudes? Near sighted? Far sighted? Tunnel vision? Night blindness? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Ephesians 1:18, Psalm 139:23-24, Colossians 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of Famine Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002

“The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but for his family as well.

The Tragedy of Famine Ruth Series - Ruth 1:1-5 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. - 1/20/02 – A.M. “The greatest thing that God gave to man, besides Jesus, was the power of CHOICE.” Today’s lesson will focus on a wrong choice by a godly man that led to disastrous results…not only for him, but ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005

This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Saints Alive!!

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007

Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are Alive and Kn

Saints Alive! Ephesians 1:1; 5:3; Revelation 13:7; Jude 14 Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Our Trust?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Lived For God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 13, 2006

It is very obvious that Daniel lived his life for God. He lived counter to culture and the Godly fruit was obvious for all to see. In the second half of Daniel chapter two we see the fruit of a life lived for God.

Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http:/www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 2:24-49 It is very obvious that Daniel lived his life for God. He lived counter to culture and the Godly fruit was obvious for all to see. In the second half of Daniel chapter two we see the fruit of a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ps. 119:89~the 1611 Version Verses The Perversions

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 26, 2011

The 1611 King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, guarded and handed down by the Hebrew Scholars, and the Received Text (known as the Textus Receptus, or Byzantine Greek text) preserved by God through Godly men.

PSALMS 119:89 THE 1611 KJ BIBLE VERSES THE PERVERSIONS 2-26-11 I just wonder how many of us have thought about the fact that this year “2011” marks the 400th Anniversary of the 1611 King James Bible, the King James Bible is based on the Masoretic Old Testament manuscripts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Using You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2011

How do respond when someone hurts you? Is it with veiled hatred and open contempt? The Apostle Paul had to deal with just such a situation and how he handled it can help us to deal with pain in a godly way.

Sometimes the right thing to do is confront bad behavior or attitudes. As a leader there have been times when I have had to call someone on the carpet. It’s never easy and too often that person does not receive the exhortation or even rebuke well. As a leader, my job is to protect and nurture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel