Sermons on Given Holy Ghost:

The Importance Of Holiness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Nov 6, 2005

We are part of God’s family, we have the resources to grow in the family likeness of holiness

The importance of holiness It is always wonderful when a baby is born. It’s great when the proud parents bring their baby out on its first adventure into this wide world. And you know without a shadow of doubt that one of the first comments that will be made about the child is ’oh she’s the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 23, 2006

God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness

(1 Th. 4:1-7) "For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness." A survey was conducted in Jan. 2006, that began with this question: Are You Holy? The survey, conducted by the Barna Research Group. A very prestigious and well known research group. The survey found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 1, 2013

Does Hell motivate you?

Holy Hell? Odd title for a sermon, perhaps, but it got your attention. Hell must be holy since I have heard that phrase many times over the years as a remark of astonishment whether the cause of the astonishment was positive or negative. In that holiness besides being a character trait and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2025

I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I use a glass filled with water. Then I take the full glass and submerged in a bucket of water. The glass is not only full but completely surrounded by water. I liken this unto the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. WE BELIEVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a glass of water. I pour water in the glass. I fill the glass to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness And Temptation Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 8, 2006

James, the brother of our Lord, tells us not to discouraged, drawn away or deceived when we’re tempted.

Holiness and Temptation Text: James 1:12-18 Introduction: If you are a visitor here at CLCBC this morning, I would like to introduce you to the 8th message in a series that I have entitled, "In the World, But Not of It." This phrase was part of the content found in a prayer of our Lord’s in John ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sexual Holiness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God calls us to be holy with our bodies.

3 for it is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: *other

An Appeal For Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 5, 2001

An exploration of the Holiness of God in light of the Lord’s Supper.

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 3, 2021

God says we are to be holy as He is.

God is holy and there is nothing in Him that is unholy. God's nature is to be perfect and true, in Him we find perfection in everything that He stands for and does. He does not dwell in a place that does not stand in truth. For he is the Almighty god that sits on His throne in holiness. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores the Holy Spirit's empowering presence in believers' lives, enhancing their connection with God and enabling them to bear spiritual fruit.

Good morning Today, we are going to focus on a powerful passage in the Book of Acts, a passage that speaks to the very core of our Christian walk. Acts 1:8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Topics: Ability, Results

Holy Addiction!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to holiness.

Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Is Holiness Passe? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed