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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Becoming

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2010
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     | 2,313 views

    The popular notion of "the spirit of Christmas" does not recognize that pain and suffering are involved. But the coming of Christ foreshadows His cross.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC December 2, 1984 Here it is only the second day of December, and already we are bombarded with Christmas carols in the stores. Already the annual countdown of only so many more shopping days until Christmas has taken on an urgent tone, and some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train Yourself To Be Godly

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004
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    In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

    TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Role Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004
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    In our day and age wherein we lack godly fathers in our midst, this is an encouraging challenge to men who are fathers and men who would become fathers.

    “The Role Of A Godly Father” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 1. A Godly Father is ALERT. (v. 13a) watch ye Matthew 24:42-44; 25:13; 26:41; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7; 5:8; Revelation 3:2-3; 16:15 2. A Godly Father is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly - Looking Like Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,784 views

    What does godly look like? Like our Father.

    Godliness: Looking like our Father Are you godly? If your are about to say, “No, Pastor,” it may be that you base that answer on a mistaken notion about what it means to be godly. ● Many confuse godliness with being religious. ● Others believe that godliness is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Created To Become Like Christ

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
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     | 2,733 views

    We are created in his image. We are called Christians- Christ like. How do we do that?

    Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * February 5, 2006 Definition of discipleship- becoming like Christ I was created to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, -Romans 8:29a (NLT) God doesn’t want me to become a god, he wants me to become godly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
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     | 6,176 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010
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     | 7,582 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godly Men - Are They Extinct?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 11, 2018
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     | 14,523 views

    Where are the Godly Men? Are They Extinct? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ. Are you up to it?

    1.- Where are the godly men? 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Way Of The Godly Verses...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013
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    In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

    The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Influence Of A Godly Mom

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 12, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,364 views

    The divinely given task of being a mom is significant. Consider the influence of Eunice and Lois on Timothy.

    The Influence of a Godly Mom 2 Timothy 1:3-7 * Readers Digest printed a story which may offer us a good starting point today. A young man called his parents to wish them a “Happy New Years” and asked his dad, “What’s your new year resolution?” Without any thought dad said, “To make your mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Godly Man

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 16, 2023
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    Dear friend, being born male is just the beginning. It takes a lot of hard work and courage to become a true man, especially one who follows the teachings of God. To truly understand what it means to be a real man, we need to examine the differences between being a male and being a mature man.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 3:11) "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." (Proverbs 23:24) "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Living In A Pagan World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 18,001 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

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    Another Day, Another Chapter Will Be Written.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012
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    While he longed to be with Christ, Apostle Paul yearned to remain and help believers grow in Christ. Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he wa

    Another day, another chapter will be written. Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Exercising Towards Godliness

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 9,764 views

    Godliness is not something that happens over night. It takes work and discipline. It takes exercise!

    Do you remember the last time you left a service all fired up to change? You were determined to be different. "This time," you said, "I mean it; I am going to become the person that God wants me to be!" "No Really! I'm going to change! I won't give in to that temptation. I will read my Bible every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming Perfect Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Having It All". Through the power of Christ, you can be perfect.

    Sunday Morning September 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#2] BECOMING PERFECT 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction: [Video: “The Perfects”] This video is a great depiction of our opinion about being perfect. I see this video as “cheesy” and stupid. It obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist