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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twenty-One Benefits Of Godliness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,244 views

    "Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim. 6:6). That’s much harder to come by than mere prosperity.

    Twenty-One Benefits of Godliness (2 Pet 1:7,8) "Add to your faith, goodness, knowledge, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and Christian love. For if these qualities are yours an increase they render neither useless nor unfruitful." Many people are willing to discipline themselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,137 views

    Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

    1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The High Price Of Godly Living

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,776 views

    A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Bearing a Cross

    15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Mark 9:30-37 "The High Price of Godly Living"   30 ¶ They went on from there and passed through Galilee. And he would not have any one know it; 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, "The Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Garments Of Godliness In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    There are some Christian character traits with which God desires for us to be clothed. Kindness, compassion, and thankfulness to name a few.

    Introduction: In our modern world we can often tell a person’s occupation by looking at them. You will not see a police officer directing traffic wearing a butcher’s apron. You will not see a park ranger wearing a pizza delivery uniform. You will not see a doctor wearing a welding mask. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Mothers-A Godly Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    This message uses Hannah as a godly model for Mothers.

    Mothers – A Godly Heritage -Love in Action- I Samuel 1:1-18, 27 Today we give special honor to our mothers. Children were asked to answer questions and make comments about their mothers. What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
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    Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Keys To Building Godly Friendships

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    We learn the keys to building godly friendships by examining the lives of David and Jonathan.

    1 SAMUEL 18:1-4 “KEYS TO BUILDING GODLY FRIENDSHIPS” 1. Jonathan’s ACCEPTANCE of David (v. 1-2) Associate Romans 15:7; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:13-14 2. Jonathan’s ATTRACTION to David (v. 1) of like mind or purpose / knit together Philippians 2:5; John 6:44; 1 Samuel 14:1-14; 19:2; 20:17; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Rahab: A Godly Woman And Mother

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,118 views

    A mother’s day sermon using the NT references to Rahab as an example

    Rahab: A Godly Woman and Mother Steve Simala Grant, May 11/12, 2002 Intro: Since it is Mother’s day, I thought I’d share a couple cartoons from my favorite impish cartoon character, Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes): TEN SIGNS OF A FRUSTRATED MOTHER 1. Your children know how to read HTML ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Godly Zeal—part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,894 views

    The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

    GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 325 ratings
     | 29,773 views

    Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

    Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God's Word Produces Godliness

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,376 views

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A.

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A. The Proper Response to God's Word Will Produce Godliness 1. For Two Reasons: a. Because of the Integration of Faith b. Because of the Power of God's Word -- the message comes from God with energizing power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Developing 39 Godly Traits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

    Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Godly Home(S)

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on May 31, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,130 views

    BUILDING A GODLY HOME USING GODLY PRINCIPLES

    EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE,THEY LABOR IN VAIN THAT BUILD IT.EXCEPT THE LORD KEEP THE CITY,THE WATCHMAN WAKETH BUT IN VAIN. AS WE STUDY THIS PASSAGE WE WILL KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE 3 BASIC APPLICATIONS. 1.EARTHLY HOMES 2.CHURCH HOME 3.HEAVENLY HOME AS WE CONSIDER THESE APPLICATIONS I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Godly Living In A Pagan World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,457 views

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist