Sermons on Call To Be Holy:

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 30, 2012

A friend of mine I haven't talk to in a while called one night this week with a question. The question was about the role of the Holy Spirit in our life. Who is He? He began to say that he was really confused with , in his own words: "the Father, the Son,

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is Holiness Dying Out?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 21, 2002

The call to holiness is still being answered, but oftentimes at the expense of "The Great Commission" Seeking Jesus is for everyone and all the time.

Sermon Title: Why is Holiness Dying Out? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 23, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As I was driving back from the hospital the other morning, I was reflecting and praying about the sad state that our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20, Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: *other

Holy Spirit Empowered Witness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores our calling to bear witness to Christ's truth, guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power this brings.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here today in the warm embrace of our shared belief, a sacred bond that unites us all. As we come together in the spirit of love, unity, and the pursuit of divine truth, we are reminded of the great commission that is entrusted to us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Topics: Witnessing, Sharing, Gospel

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 5, 2016

Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. The Declaration of Independence states that we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty and the pusuit of happiness. But what about the pursuit of holiness?

THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow is the 4th of July; the day we celebrate our nation’s freedom. In the Declaration of Independence we find the famous words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram Begins A Journey

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003

God has promised that If we will live by faith, and proclaim and live the life of holiness, HE will bless us as his people.

Abram Begins A Journey Genesis 12:1-8 (Sunday Jan 26, 2003) Intro: Roger Staubach who led the Dallas Cowboys to the Super Bowl Championship in ’71 admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of trial for him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

"Holy And Blameless” Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

second sermon in a series looking at spiritual blessings

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 2 “Holy and Blameless” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:4 Have you ever heard about a person who did not trust banks, so he hid his money some place in his house? Story after story is told about large sums of money being found in mattresses or hidden under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working On Salvation

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005

How do we "work out" our salvation?

Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Burning Bushes And Second Chances”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 20, 2021

‘Burning Bushes and Second Chances’ Exodus chapter 3 verses 1-22 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Regular Day (vs 1-2). (2). A Bush that Burnt (vs 3-6). (3). A Questionable Ancestry (vs 6). (4). A Promised Deliverance (vs 7-10) (5). A Reluctant Response (vs 11-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man made an appointment to see his doctor. "Doctor," he complained, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Brethren

A Change Of Plans

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 9, 2022

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Worthily, Walk Of God's Calling (Ephesians 4:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

If God is making one body, one temple, one family who will live in peace with Him and with each other... we need to walk worthily of our calling to live that way.

Over the past few weeks, we've spent a lot of time talking about God's once-mysterious plan for the entire created order. This plan can be understood in a couple different ways. One, would be that God is creating one family, made up of all different types of people, who live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

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

The Benefits Of Holy Living – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Holiness is not a burden but a pathway to abundant life. It brings supernatural peace, divine fruitfulness, honour, wisdom, and eternal rewards. The call to holiness is a call to true victory in Christ.

THE BENEFITS OF HOLY LIVING – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 35:8 – “And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Psalm 92:12-14, Hebrews 12:10, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fresh Fire: Becoming The Person God Has Called You To Be Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

What kind of person would you be today if the Holy Spirit had not led you? If God were not guiding you according to His plan and His purpose who would you have followed? Who would have been you role model?

Can anyone remember how we used to communicate with other people by writing letters? I saw on the news on Friday that the post office want to put up the cost of 2nd class mail. Apparently less people are sending letters than ever before, so they want to charge more because they deliver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pursuing Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

PURSUING HOLINESS TITUS 1:8 We are going to get a little wildlife lesson this morning. Anyone ever hear of a Ermine? Well they are weasel looking animals, that live in forest both in the United States and in northern Europe and Asia. They are known for their white fur in the winter which ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church