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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Become A Holy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    A call to personal Holiness from God’s perspective

    "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." (1 Peter 1:15-16 NIV) God has called His sanctified Bride, the Church, to be holy (1 Cor 1:2). He has commanded that we "consecrate" or keep ourselves apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,411 views

    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 7, 2019
     | 6,323 views

    We grieve the Holy Spirit because we are still wearing the old man. Paul is preaching to the church on the way we treat one another.

    Last week, this week and for the next few weeks we are looking at in this sermon series what “Putting on the New Man” looks like. Reviewing from last week: Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man, -- and that you put on the new man ... These instruction that Paul gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transforming Power Of Embracing Holiness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,979 views

    In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope, let's delve into Psalm 97:10 and discover how its transformative truth shapes our lives.

    The Transforming Power of Embracing Holiness Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as illuminated by the Word of God. In Psalm 97:10, we find a profound directive that sets the tone for our exploration. In a world often consumed by chaos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Holy Habits #2 - Knowledge Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2025
     | 508 views

    James Clear: “The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow.”

    HOLY HABIT #2: KNOWLEDGE Introduction Imagine that you have an ice cube sitting on a table in front of you. The room is cold and you can see your breath. It is currently 25 degrees. Ever so slowly the room begins to warm up. 26 … 27 … 28 degrees. The ice cube is still sitting on the table in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 3,565 views

    A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

    (Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Making Room For The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    A seven-point sermon that exhorts the congregation to yield their lives more to pleasing God in the coming year.

    Making Room for the Holy Spirit Rev. Sean Lester December 28, 2003 morning service Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction A. Christmas has now passed by in the Lester house, and a new reality has set in for us. Our boys, now five and three years of age, received a bunch of new presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,004 views

    What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost, Attributes Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 19, 2011
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     | 5,351 views

    Some of the attributes of the Holy Spirit as described in the New Testament.

    The attributes of the Holy Spirit Interestingly last week we talked about the festival of Pentecost and referred to some experiences people had had of the Holy Spirit at work in their lives. If we look into the work and attributes of the Holy Spirit we see that the Holy Spirit does not work alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

    THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit, Fall On Me

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

    Holy Spirit, Fall on Me Acts 10:34-48 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • James Lee avatar

    The Day The Holy Spirit Came Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,561 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    “The Day the Holy Spirit Came” Acts 2: 1-4 D. L. Moody once said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    This We Believe: " The Holy Spirit" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity.

    This We Believe— I Believe in the Holy Spirit Acts 1: 1-11 Walking through the bookstore one day, I turn the corner and the title of a book captures my attention. If you want to know what is on the minds of people, go to the bookstore and see what books are displayed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Reflecting God's Holiness In Love Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    It’s hard to pinpoint being holy like God. But if we just look at it from the perspective of love, then maybe we can understand God’s holiness and reflect it better in our own lives!

    Reflecting God’s Holiness in Love! Every week my son Grant does something that I could probably use in a sermon in some way. I just love watching him and seeing the things he does and I try to remember as many of them as possible because they make such good illustrations. Parents, did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phil Smith avatar

    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

    Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ