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Expectations For Godly Living-Part 4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

4 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-IV—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: God has ‘Expectations’ of those who commit themselves to Him thru Jesus Christ! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ can ONLY come to you thru ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Time To Shout

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 29, 2023

Knowing when to give God the Praises that he deserves.

5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:   6 And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2023

Christ's followers are called citizens of heaven, and this message looks at what that means.

Live as Citizens of Heaven Can you remember the last time you received a letter? A letter, not an email but a letter? And not a letter from the CRA or your bank, but a personal letter. A letter from a friend, delivered in an envelope, with a stamp by Canada Post? Seriously, have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kind Of Church God Builds

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 16, 2025

Today I want to talk to you about church planting, because all churches are NOT GOD PLANTED! HOW DOES GOD PLANT A CHURCH?

Illus: CHURCH PLANTING is something like what a farmer does; • He plants the seed, • Cultivates the seed, • Fertilizes the seed • And then patiently waits for it to grow. Church planters basically do the same thing. They have to plant the seed (Gospel), cultivate the seed, fertilize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Of Ages

Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002

About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018

Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Tragedy

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 21, 2005

At the four year anniversary of “9/11”, we still have that lingering question, “WHY?” Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, “Why?”, again. “Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?” The question is a rou

At the four year anniversary of "9/11", we still have that lingering question, "WHY?" Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, "Why?", again. "Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?" You hear the question at church, on the street, on TV and just about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Act Like Men: Honour

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2012

Exploring what is meant by the concept of honouring Christ with our body.

“In every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2014

Exploring the grace of giving through a study of stewardship.

“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wife, Respect Your Husband (Ephesians 5:15-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 7, 2025

Key points: "submission"= treat with respect; "head" is a metaphor, and doesn't mean "ruler"; husbands love/cherish/sacrifice for their wife-bodies, which is why wives submit.

Today, we have the privilege of starting to tackle one of the more heated and debated passages and topics in the Bible. It's about how husbands and wives should relate to each other. With respect to this topic, and this passage, there are three main questions that are debated among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

There Is Hope

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001

Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Is Your Memory?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 7, 2005

Forgetting me is of no consequence, forget God and you will never get over it.

HOW IS YOUR MEMORY? Deut 8:11 11 Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: HAVE YOU EVER GOT UP AND WENT INTO A ROOM TO GET SOMETHING AND WHEN YOU GOT THERE YOU FORGOT WHAT YOU WERE GOING ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Illumination: Hearing From God Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 6 of The SPIRIT-Led Lifestyle. Can I really hear from God? Will He speak to me in a way I can understand?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle (Part 6) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Illumination: Hearing From God 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 Illumination: direct communication from God to you. Can God really speak to me? Can I really hear Him? The Possibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16

Denomination: Baptist