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  • John Bright avatar

    Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

    "Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Eatock avatar

    Holiness - H.o.l.y.

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    In this sermon I use the word HOLY to describe aspects of being like Chist or holiness. Humbleness, Obedience, Loving, and Yielded.

    H.O.L.Y. Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Title: An introduction to Holiness Would you join with me by opening your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:15-16. Our scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Think Sailing Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,753 views

    In our Scripture today, Jesus is talking about being born again and the necessity of the Holy Spirit in your life. Paul was passing through Ephesus and he met these people who claimed to be believers. Well, the test to being a believer according to Jesus

    Breathe: Think Sailing John 3:5-8 Dr. J. Henry Jowett, an English preacher, was talking to an old salt about sailing a ship and he asked him, "Will you explain to me the phenomenon of the wind?" The seaman replied, "I don’t know what you mean, sir." Jowett persisted, "Well, how do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 22,826 views

    There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

    Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Walking In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,445 views

    A call to live in this world and maintain a holy walk. Because we walk in hope, we are able to walk in holiness.

    Last week, 1st section, Peter, as a result of salvation, emphasized WALKING IN HOPE. Remember that "walking in hope" describes a "conviction of faith" - an anticipation of something to come - in this case the hope of our salvation. Today: Now Peter changes his emphasis to WALKING IN HOLINESS. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Heaven, A Holy Place For Holy Believers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025
     | 697 views

    The Bible repeatedly emphasises the holiness of heaven and the requirement for its citizens to live holy lives here on earth. It is not a place for everyone, but for those who have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus and walk in righteousness.

    HEAVEN, A HOLY PLACE FOR HOLY BELIEVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:27 "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Wood avatar

    Holy Hands Bring Holy People

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to bring his listeners to the point of understanding that the first church was on target to build the church of today. He used an illustration to show God’s desire to have breakout churches reaching people for Jesus.

    Suppose I take a match and drop it into a can of gasoline? Suddenly it would have a great release of energy. On the other hand I can take that same can of gasoline and put into the tank of a car and it can go through the course of gas lines and make its way into the carburetor and then it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed The Fire Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 22, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,547 views

    Every Christian needs to be filled with the Holy Spirit, but after this gift is recieved, we need to Feed the Fire.. I share a couple ideas on how to do this.

    Feed the Fire Pastor Glenn Newton May 22, 2005 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    "The Promise" - The H.s. Provision, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on the Promise of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to give us so much to enable us to live the Christian life, the sermon talks about the spirit led life.

    “The Promise” Part 3 The Provision Pastor Glenn Newton June 8, 2003 GAL 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pentecostal Power

    Contributed by George Rennau on May 18, 2002
    based on 999 ratings
     | 128,989 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

    Title: Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 The Church was born at Pentecost And Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday A celebration of the harvest For Israel, it was a harvest of grain For the Church, Pentecost is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Power...for What? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

    Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Woe Is Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

    Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,361 views

    The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

    Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Acquire The Fire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    Welcome the interruption of the Holy Spirit.

    ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acts 2.1-4 S: Change C: Holy Spirit Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WELCOME THE INTERRUPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Type: Narrative, Inductive I. PENTECOST (1) II. TOGETHER (1) III. SOUND AND FLAME (2-3) IV. FILLED (4) V. COMMUNICATION (4) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Dry Bones, Hear The Word Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    Pentecost (B) - Dry bones -- hear the word of the Lord!! God’s word gives us life. Our Lord gives his Spirit

    DRY BONES, HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD! (Outline) May 11, 2008 -- PENTECOST -- Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRO: On this day of Pentecost we recall the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the early Christian church. God’s Holy Spirit is still poured out upon the Christian church. This same Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran