Sermons on Holy And Godly Lives:

Living To Die & Dying To Live

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Are we living as though this earth is all that we have to live for, or are we living as though Heaven was really our destiny?

Living to Die and Dying to Live A chicken and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertisement on the billboard out front, which read, "Help Us Feed the Poor." Immediately the chicken suggested they help feed the poor with bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Great Reasons To Live With Godly Love Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2024

We should live with godly love... 1. Because it gives us more assurance of our salvation (vs. 18-21). 2. Because it gives us more confidence when we pray (vs. 21-22). 3. Because we are born again believers in Jesus Christ (vs. 23). 4. Because the Holy Spirit is living in our hearts (vs. 24).

More Great Reasons to Live with Godly Love 1 John 3:16-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 4, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Most of us here know that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible scholars estimate that it was written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Relationships Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Relationships play a vital role in our lives, shaping our character, values, and destiny. As believers, God calls us to live in holiness, which extends to our associations and partnerships.

Title: HOLINESS IN RELATIONSHIPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Supporting Texts: Amos 3:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 5:16, Proverbs 13:20, Ephesians 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Relationships play a vital role in our lives, shaping our character, values, and destiny. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Amos 3:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 5:16, Proverbs 13:20, Ephesians 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life Series

Contributed by Zack Ford on May 28, 2015

The Godly Christian life is a life of warfare against sin and witness to an unbelieving world. Abstain from the passions of your flesh! Make war with your sin. And as you do this, continue to live lives that are honorable among the unbelieving world.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Warfare & Witness: The Godly Christian Life INTRO One of my favorite documents from early Church history is called “The Epistle to Diognetus.” The letter was written in the early 100’s AD, probably around 130. That puts its writing not even a century after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Living A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To live a life that pleases God is the highest calling of every believer.

LIVING A LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:10 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Romans 12:1-2, Micah 6:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:9 INTRODUCTION: The ultimate goal of every believer should be to live a life that pleases God. It is not about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 11:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Godly Stewardship

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Oct 25, 2013

A Biblical understanding of Stewardship: God gives generously (faith, salvation, eternal life, forgiveness, etc) and by God's Holy Spirit, we may also give generously.

Grace, mercy, peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is Stewardship Sunday. Today is the day that, and let me be straight forward with you, today is the day that we talk about money. About giving, about generosity. But I’m not going to try and guilt you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Live In Growth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2023

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#12] LIVE IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 Introduction: In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

My Way, Or God's Way? Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 9, 2008

Living a Godly life begins with a choice: will I do things MY way, or GOD’s way?

Title: My Way, Or God’s Way? Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 1) Text: Num 20:1-12 Date Preached: June 1, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Years ago, Frank Sinatra had a popular song in which he sang, “And now the end is near And so I face the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Living For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

We're not all called to be evangelists but we are called to proclaim Jesus Christ in the way we live among unbelievers

By Rev Bill Stewart "I've been baptized." Have you been baptized? When? I was baptized on 28 January 1968 in the Holy Cross Anglican Church in Albany in New Zealand. I don't remember it happening; some of you will. But my parents and godparents were there as witnesses. And this certificate tells me ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2023

As good servants of Christ, we teach the truth and live the truth. We want to train ourselves in the truth and for godliness.

1 Tim 4:1-10 - A Good Servant of Christ Jesus I borrowed this sermon title from Paul. Let’s read 1 Tim 4:6-10 ESV Subtitle: Some Will Depart from the Faith 1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Godly Examples

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

People who are living as good examples are really blessings from above.

The undeniable importance and demand of visible examples today are always felt in all areas of life. Whether in secular or spiritual realm, everybody is need of an example to behold and to follow. Good examples are guides to lead others that they may not lose their way to a better life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 31 - A Godly Woman Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 17, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter thirty one.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Nine Proverbs 31:1 (NASB) The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: The name of King Lemuel is only found two times in the Bible and both times it is this chapter of Proverbs. Who King Lemuel was we do not know. Many believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Men

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015

There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? The reality is that for many men, although they would not dare say this, godliness is useless! I wholeheartedly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Walk

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2013

What kind of walk should a father have? 1- A father’s walk should include God’s fellowship 2- A father’s walk should influence his children 3- A father’s walk should incorporate a witness

INTRO.- Have you ever watched a father walk? Sure you have. You watch fathers walk all the time. Have you ever watched father Jeremy Frakes walk? He walks fast. He walks like a man on a mission! And I’m not sure if he does anything slow. It seems like he has only one gear. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ