Sermons on A Holy Nation:

A. B. C. Holy Name Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2024

January 1st, All Years.

Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21 A). THE RICHES OF HIS GRACE. Numbers 6:22-27. Jews and Christians alike are familiar with the so-called Aaronic blessing of NUMBERS 6:24-26. Yet this blessing is not in the power of the priest to accomplish. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 8:1-9, Galatians 4:4-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 2:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Holy Living Look Like? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 7, 2022

This the last message of this series. what does holiness look like in everyday living? All Scripture references are in the NASB.

What does Holy Living look like? Perhaps this message should have been the first message in the series rather than the last. We must remember, we have been called to holiness: 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Deadly Desires And The Glory Of God - 1 Peter 2:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 13, 2024

We were chosen and exalted for the purpose of showing God’s excellencies, which requires holiness

1 Peter 2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the gentiles that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Ready To Risk? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 10, 2006

In order to get all we can out of our relationship with God we must risk all we are.

Dare to Pursue “Ready to Risk?” September 10, 2006 Introduction: Risks can be scary. Risks can be life-changing and exhilarating, or they can be disasters. Some risks are easy to take and others come with considerable calculation of the costs. One constant thing about life is that we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Resiliency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way; in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Holy Spirit Work In Me?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on May 2, 2023

Sometimes Christians wonder if they have the Holy Spirit because they have not had some overt experience or do not speak in tongues or have an outward miraculous gift. This sermon is for those believers.

The Spirit's Work and Mind Intro: A. Luke writes a gospel account of the life of Jesus, and then gives us the sequel, the early beginning of the church. It is in the book of Acts we are introduced to the Holy Spirit at work guiding the church leaders and be at work in all disciples of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39, Acts 1:6-8, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:26-27, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The King

Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007

Holy living and discipleship mean following Jesus.

There was also an inscription over him, "This is the King of the Jews." (Luke 23:38 ESV). Today is the last day of the Christian Year, it is known as Christ the King Sunday, we recognize today that Christ is indeed King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Of course for many of us there is a distinct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And The Early Church Fathers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 11, 2015

The doctrine that the Holy Spirit comes to abide inside or indwell the person who obeys the Gospel is not new. The Early Church Fathers believed and taught this doctrine. Herein, we look at a sampling of their words.

The belief that the Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit personally comes to abide within the Christian is not new. Writings from the first three centuries of the Church indicate that it was an accepted doctrine of the Early Church. The writings indicate the belief that the Spirit was given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Stress - The Pace Car And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 4, 2013

3 Similarities between the Pace Car of the Indy 500 and the Holy Spirit.

Last week we began talking about discovering and using our resources in our series on Dealing with Stress. We examined how God is primary resource for dealing with and eliminating stress. We looked together are two primary passages, Psalm 61:1-3 and Psalm 62:5-8. Both of these passages speak of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Friends

Living Morally In An Immoral World

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We must be a leavening influence on our society.

Introduction: One of George Washington’s first official acts as president was to give the Thanksgiving Proclamation, which reads, "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Priesthood Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 7 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; focusing on cermonial cleansing from chapter 11-15

Clean Priesthood Leviticus Lesson 7 – Chapters 11-15 I. Introduction A. Dr. Semmelwies’ Discovery 1. An epidemic of “Childbed Fever” a) In the middle of the 19th century one out of every six mothers died in childbirth. b) In those days, even in the best of hospitals, a doctor’s daily routine ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Life And You Get It More! Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 1, 2003

We are called to remember that beyond the demands that we make, battles we fight, our urge to retaliate and the violence we offer, the gospel (Lk.2.22-32) calls us to self-giving, commitment and self-sacrifice for the happiness and wellbeing of the other.

The german newspaper „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung“ carried on 29. January 2003 an article on Mr. George W. Bush, the President of USA. I was really surprised to find out that he is a very active member of the United Methodist Church. It seems, every day he begins the work in the White House with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003

We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out.

Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Thesis: We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out. Opening Visual Illustration: Tuning In – Video Clip – Visual Edge, Group. Illustration: There is one interview with a pro football player that stands out in my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Who Is He? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Feb 7, 2008

This sermon proves that the Holy Spirit is God, sent by Jesus, and lives within every Christian (acknowledgement Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre Street Church)

o Good morning. For those who are new here welcome to Calvary o o The church is not a place to come to but a place to belong to o Were in a series called what we believe o What it is Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit o Over the next several weeks were going ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17