Sermons on Be Holy For I Am Holy:

God's Love Is Holy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 10, 2001

God loves us as we are, but He also loves us too much to leave us that way.

When you hear the phrase, "God loves you," what kind of picture does it conjure up in your mind? Specifically, what image of God do you envision when you hear someone say that God loves you? Perhaps you think of a kindly old grandfather, smiling down on you benevolently from heaven. Someone who’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuit Of Personal Holiness

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 10, 2001

"Without holiness, no one will see God". Hebrews 12:14. This study looks at what holiness is and how we become holy.

Pursuit of Personal Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord. The weight of this passage is clear, we can’t be with God without first ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 2 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ghost -- Who Is He?

Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 20, 2024

I wrote this message to share at the assisted living home a few days before Halloween. Because it was so close to Halloween I wrote the message about the one REAL Ghost, the Holy Ghost!

Holy Ghost – Who is He? When Halloween comes people gather together to tell spooky stories to scare the young ones. Parents tell the kids stories about ghosts & goblins. The ghost is also a good last-minute Halloween costume. Mom takes a white bedsheet & cuts or draws holes in it for the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

But I Say Unto You . . .

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus fulfilled the law.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Without Legalism

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003

A message looking to help people live a life of holiness without falling into the trap of legalism.

Holiness Without Legalism 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1 May 4, 2003 Introduction Have you ever seen a proud legalist? I have. They wouldn’t necessarily call themselves a legalist, but they are. They live their lives around making sure everything is just right so they don’t mess up with God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Holy Trinity – Father, Son And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how educated we are, the concept of the Trinity escapes our understanding - it is something to be taken on faith

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Episcopal

The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how hard we try, understanding the concept of the Trinity is uncomprehendible

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 4:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Of A Holy Heart Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon is to advance the old-fashioned but forgotten doctrine of holiness for producing a pure church.

“The Vision of A Holy Heart” 2 Corinthians 7:1 It is October 14th, and the sun is reflecting mirages of water on an Air Force base runway in southern Florida. The silence of that scene is interrupted as a long-winged plane touches down on the runway and taxies to the hanger. A thousand planes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Lord.

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we look at the amazing holiness and love of God the whole world looks different.

The Gospel Acording to Isaiah: Part 2 I Saw the Lord Isaiah 6:1-8 March 3, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Have you ever heard someone ask the question “Is there nothing sacred anymore?” Have you ever asked it yourself? We are living in an unusual era in the history of the world, an era when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Keep The Sabbath Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 26, 2009

Discusses the 4th Commandment and if and how the sabbath applies under the New Testament.

Keep the Sabbath Holy The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath was given to man as a Blessing The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s rest The Sabbath was given to man as a sign of the Old Covenant The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s Mercy The Sabbath in the Gospels Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I? I Am Favored Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

WHEN WE TRULY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST IT CHANGES EVERYTHING ABOUT HOW WE LIVE.

Who Am I? I am Favored April 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION When we understand truth in changes how we live. In Time magazine’s regular column "10 Questions," readers are given the opportunity to interview celebrities and world leaders through questions submitted via e-mail. In the March 22, 2010, issue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am The Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 1, 2021

Jesus claimed that he is the Truth on the earth. All of the Truth claims are false and not stands on the test. Christ recruits followers to observe, practice Truth in their day-to-day lives. Come and learn the Truth.

Theme: I am The Truth Text: John 1:14-17 & 14:6 Greetings & Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In May 2021, we will meditate and concentrate on the claims of Jesus Christ in John 14:6 'I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Methodist