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Holiness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

We must be holy.

Holiness March 26, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be holy. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: What is Holiness? I. Practical Holiness a. Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Desiring A True Move Of God

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 8, 2001

If we want to see a move of God, then there is a cost. Many cry out for a move but will not pay the price. God is waiting on us.

04/08/2001 Desiring A True Move of God 2 Chr 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.  A direct word for the church in these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

What God Most Desires

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Holy

Contributed by Stephen Georgeson on May 31, 2013

Peter exhorts us to be holy and not to be conformed to the passions of our former ignorance.

This is the seventh part of our series in the book of 1 Peter, an epistle written to believers in the first century, who were spread out throughout the region of Asia Minor. Peter is encouraging them and reminding them to keep their eyes focused on God and the things of God in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 4, 2005

God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.

Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

"Holiness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Holiness? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 22, 2018

God is Holy therefore all His children are to be Holy!

God created human beings out of love! God desires a loving relationship with people! Even after Adam and Eve sinned against God, God provided for them, maintained His commitment to them, and made a promise to provide a way to have an eternal loving relationship with people. God chose a people, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Holy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore the meaning of living a holy life in obedience to God, following Jesus' example, and relying on the Holy Spirit, as it is not an optional extra but an essential part of our Christian walk.

Good morning, church family! If you've got your Bibles with you, let's open them to 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 13 through 16. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live a holy life in obedience to God, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, and leaning on the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Holiness

God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004

PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Desiring Good And Doing Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 4, 2008

We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it.

Title: Paradox: Desiring Good and Doing Bad Text: Romans 7:15-8:1 The Big Idea: We don’t let sin define us, we defy it and defy it and defy it! Introduction Alex Gibney’s documentary on the life of “Gonzo” Hunter S. Thompson suggests that Thompson, “who committed suicide in 2005, survives to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Apr 10, 2005

REMINDING BELIEVER WE ARE CALLED TO BE HOLY UNTO THE LORD. GOD EXPECTS EVERY BELIEVER TO SHOW FORTH THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR WALK WITH HIM; IN PURITY OF HEART.

Holiness is the very nature of God. It is impossible for God to sin. It is not about Him not willing to sin; but in His nature He can not sin. Prophet Habakkuk gives us an insight to the nature of the God of Heaven. In Habakkuk 1:13 "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

Our Heart’s Desire

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 14, 2017

A sermon looking at how God gives us the desires of our hearts from Psalm 37

Our Heart’s Desire Psalm 37 God is far more interested in what lies within our heart than all the externals we try to add, that is, our image. And if we’re honest about it we’re more interested in the image we project, because we think it covers up what’s really going on inside. In this world we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Holiness

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 21, 2007

We are called to live holy lives

1 PETER 1:13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal