Sermons on godly virtues:

The Virtue Of Joy (3 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 11, 2003

Joy and happiness seem to be the same thing. But there is a profound difference. Joy is a virtue because it comes from within and is not contingent upon the circumstances around us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of "the greatest justice since John Marshall." At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003

Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Virtuous Kingdom: The Virtue Of Lordship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 17, 2008

A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Lordship Mark 11:27-33 Sermon Objective: A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority. Supporting Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

When Virtue Embraces Truth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 10, 2014

The child of God who has a true Christian mindset checks everything he hears, reads and experiences to God’s Word. This message show how Biblical truth is the foundation of faith, hope and love.

Title: When Virtue Embraces Truth One powerful truth in Psalms Chapter One is that the blessed man is the man who finds his “…delight in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) The Hebrew word for “law” (torah) in its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience Is A Virtue... So What?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results,

W hat a year. We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results, the next wave of virus, and a vaccine. Waiting seems to have been the theme 2020. What’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, James 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humility: The Quiet Virtue Speaks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2019

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master, taught that “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need. When feeling lowly and depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Timothy: A Call To Be A Worthy Example

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2023

Every Christian is expected to be a Worthy Example of a believer and to a believer. This is achievable through the power of the word of God.

Timothy: A Call to be a Worthy Example. Study Text: I Timothy 4: 12 - 16. Introduction: - Every Christian is a marked person because he or she has claimed to be a child of God. People will be watching you to find out what a child of God is like. - How does he behaves, speaks, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Women

A WOMAN OF NOBLE CHARACTER (PROVERBS 31:10-31) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility Is The Firm Foundation Of All Virtues Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 27, 2017

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."The first step in submission to God has respect to the truths of revelation.None who truly knows himself can cherish pride. The way of self-denial is the way to victory.

“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor” (1 Peter 5:6NLT) “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor” (James 4:10NLT) We human beings are seekers. We seek truth, glory, love, wealth, security, power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002

An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010

Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Husband In A Godly Marriage. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 28, 2025

The Bible provides clear instruction for husbands regarding their wives, outlining a path for a loving, respectful, and godly relationship.

As believers, we are called to reflect the love and character of Christ in all aspects of our lives, including our marriages. The Bible provides clear instruction for husbands regarding their wives, outlining a path for a loving, respectful, and godly relationship. Love and Cherish Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

The Godly Life

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009

As we come to the close of the life of Abraham, we are once again given a wonderful lesson from this man’s life on how we can face end with wonderful Christian virtues

Following In the Footsteps of Faith ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Genesis 25:5-10 Intro: These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Partnership

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

God has called all of His children into a partnership with Him and to live out our knowledge of Him.

Intro 1. John is writing this letter in his old age while in Ephesus, to all the children of God in Asia Minor and to us today. 2. The Gnostics had been influencing the people with their false teachings. a. Knowledge is superior to virtue b. The Scriptures can only be understood by a select ...read more

Denomination: Baptist