Sermons on an example of holiness: showing 571-585 of 149,175

Striving For Holiness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

Why should we be holy? What is holiness? How do we become holy? We try to answer those questions in this sermon.

Introduction: A. Have you ever gotten all cleaned up and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way? 1. There was a very funny commercial that aired during a recent Super Bowl. a. The commercial showed a young man who was in at a job interview with a stain on his shirt. b. As he tried ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 5, 2009

Who is He? What does He do with us? The Holy Spirit’s work and person are everywhere in Scripture and in our lives. This lesson surveys select Old and New Testament passages that inform and challenge us regarding the Holy Spirit.

On the one hand, our Bibles begin with these words: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters… Gen. 1:1-2 Who moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sexual Holiness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God calls us to be holy with our bodies.

3 for it is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: *other

Pharisee Or Holiness?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

There are many who would argue that a Pharisee and one who believes in holiness are one in the same. I beg to differ. True holiness affects the external and the internal. It affects the acts and the attitude.

Are you a Pharisee or are you Holiness? Let us see if there is a difference and determine to understand why some people have trouble differentiating between the two. Pharisee = a person in the role of religious service who believes that his or her title and/or office automatically make him or her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

One of the most difficult attributes for us to understand as humans is the holiness of God. This sermon attempts to describe it, but like all others, cannot do the subject justice!

If you want to know or learn more about God, one of the most important things you need to learn about Him is that He is Holy. His holiness is probably one of the most prominent attribute that is talked about in scripture. The word “holy” is mentioned over 600 times in the Bible. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Hunger For Holiness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command!

Hunger for Holiness October 25, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command! Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Live In Holiness Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012

Come out of the world. You must no longer live like unbelievers.

Introduction There were once a number of beech trees which had formed a wood; they had all fallen to the ground through a storm. The fact was they leaned upon one another to a great extent, and the thickness of the wood prevented each tree from getting a firm hold of the soil. They kept each other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Holy Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

What matters is what God says and what God has said, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, is that He desires all mankind to live righteously and holy.

Holy Living 071909 AM Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 Introduction There was a parade yesterday in San Diego, you may have heard it mentioned on the news last night, one commentator stated that “thousands on thousands” attended. The promoters of this parade say it gathers more spectators than any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope And Holiness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 David Taylor We are in the midst of a first of three mini series in 1 Peter. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) we are looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, suffering, and holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Maker Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 30, 2014

Jesus prayed that God would form us into people set apart for active dedication and service by the reality of his communication with us.

We have been dissecting the prayer Jesus prayed for us. He prayed that we would have his joy, the kind of joy that comes with suffering. He prayed we would have his holiness, the kind that makes the world hate us. Last week we discovered He prayed we would be left behind to be salt, light, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Holy Days

Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014

We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus promises He will be with us in the form of the Holy Spirit

The Work of the Holy Spirit Tell story of Taser power - how power intrigues us Big idea: what to expect from the Holy Spirit - knowing the Spirit is joyful part of being a Christian Continuing from last week - John 16:1-2 expect difficult times John 16:1-2 "All this I have told you so that you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Mystery Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014

The Church is God's amazing plan. We must not discount the importance of being called into that church through Christ.

EPHESIANS # 5 We are exploring the grand themes of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. As you know, I love this letter! The heart of our hope is captured in the first 3 chapters and the practical implications of that hope are explored in the last 3 chapters. Paul opens by pouring out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Made To Be Holy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

We were made to become more like Jesus and become increasingly holy

Made to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 September 22, 2013 Morning Service A businessman was in the process of selling an old warehouse. The building had sat vacant for several months and had fallen prey to vandalism. Doors were damaged, windows were smashed, trash was thrown throughout the place and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God