Sermons on Communion With Holy Spirit:

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024

When the Holy Spirit fights against our sinful desires, when we follow the Spirit’s leading and let Him guide our lives, and when we start seeing the fruit of the Spirit ripening in and around us—that’s holiness. That’s God’s ultimate goal for our lives.

The Spirit-filled Life (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/11/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been exploring key passages of Scripture that teach us vital truths about who the Holy Spirit is and what He is anxious to do in our lives. In the first week, we learned about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

So when the Bible goes from holy is the Lord, to holy holy is the Lord, to holy holy holy is the Lord, it has reached the level of the ultimate in holiness.

Most speeches and sermons have three parts to them. There is the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Often they have three points in the body as well. Then there is another three fold factor involved. There is the message as written; then the message as delivered, and third what the ...read more

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

No Compromise On Holiness Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Dec 26, 2003

This soon after celebrating Christmas we read the account of Herod’s slaughter of Bethlehem’s baby boys. What does this tragic story mean for us today?

The Holy Innocents Matthew 2: 1-18 December 28, 2003 Two weeks ago on my drive to church, the radio broadcast some spectacular news. I had to double check the dial to make sure this wasn’t some early morning comedian telling a joke. Nope, it was NPR, and yes it seemed what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Different

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to be different than the world around them by seeking tobe empowered by God.

Holy Different Isaiah 6:2-5, Exodus 15:11, Revelation15:4, Isaiah 40:18, 25, Isaiah 46:9-11, Daniel 2:20 Isaiah 45:7, Job 9:4, Romans 11:33, Psalm 139:4-16, Jeremaih 23:23-24, Isaiah 6:5, 6-7, 8 November 8, 2004 I. John Speke was an English explorer. He stood one day staring at a wall of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Holy To The Lord Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The future is assured for Chrsitians because JEsus will return to rule over all the nations

For those Anglicans among us who have been wondering when we’ll get around to mentioning that we’re currently in the season of Advent, today’s the day. Because today we come to the end of Zechariah, to Zechariah’s description of the last day, the day of the Lord’s return. Here we find a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Dissatisfaction Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012

It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Insomnia

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"To Whom Shall We Go?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2021

Memories are precious; they keep us connected. Jesus is the Bread of Life. We are to remember Him and His sacrifice for us. We are to particiapate in His Holy Sacrament. (illustrations) Peace treaty on USS Mo. a story "The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart"

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XII August 15, 2211 Text: John 6:68 “To Whom Shall We Go?” Many shopping malls have within their walls a store called Things Remembered, which offers items that can be engraved to commemorate special occasions. If you have received such a gift, you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Dovetailing Some Dove Facts !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 26, 2012

To make us introspect as to whether "Dove traits" are seen in us....

Dovetailing some Dove facts !!! One needn’t be a bird scientist to discern the fact that God’s Holy Word attaches a lot of importance to a Dove. Almost fifty times, there is a mention of Dove in the Scriptures…more than that of any other avian creature. As early as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: *other

The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011

Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anointing Of Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2014

See How the Unction upon produces power within, (The Spirit of the Lord is UPON me)

Isa 10:27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. Ezek 1:13-14 As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power That Is In Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

One click to google and 85 verses pop up about prayer. there is no way to discuss prayer in one sermon. lets just agree that there is power in prayer for the believer.

The Power that is in Prayer Phil. 4:6-7, Eph. 6:18, James 1:5 Introduction- Good morning Church This morning I bring a message that is two -fold about prayer. It is one that warns us all of Jesus soon return and the importance of prayer and having a living relationship with the lord. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Nazarene

Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001

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

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ