Sermons on growth in holiness: showing 226-240 of 131,017

Entering The Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

You need all three of these things in order to trust the Lord. One, that He's in control. Two, that He's good. And thirdly, that He cares.

Today we're going to look at a prayer in the scriptures. This prayer in particular is going to look at the longest prayer in the Bible. So you can open your Bibles to Nehemiah 9. It is the longest prayer in the Bible. But I want to tell you first about the shortest prayer in the Bible. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 8, 2021

If you want to be truly restored to fly to new heights of holiness, taste God’s love and crave God’s Word. Then love God’s people with His love.

On June 23, 2001, the Boeing company finished a labor of love—the complete restoration of the last existing 307 Stratoliner. It was the world's first pressurized commercial airliner. A New York company used a vintage loom to reproduce the original Pan Am wall fabric. An interior company put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 11:29-30, Romans 2:4, John 3:17, 1 John 4:20, Luke 22:44, Psalm 34:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Five Anti-Growth Attributes To Avoid

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 17, 2011

Peter urges us as believers (especially new ones) to be nourished and grow closer to Jesus, and he highlights five anti-growth attributes that will keep us from doing so! Avoid the evil, cling to what is good!

Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Opening Prayer Paul wrote about the 'fruit' of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ekg

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 5, 2002

This is a sermon from the theme of the Southern Baptist for Empowering Kingdom Growth. It deals with the proper lifestyle for Christians.

EKG 11/2/02 Have you ever had, or know someone who has, an EKG. I never have but I know the principle behind it. You basically have a bunch of suction cups on you to monitor and check your heart. Today I want to go along with the thyme of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: *other

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11

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

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

"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

Holy

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 4, 2001

the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes

------------------- Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 ------------------- I. Gird up mind. The race of holiness. II. One thing you learn from the study of the tabernacle is that the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes. 1. World 2. The camp of Israel. Several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2002

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ.

HOLINESS? Thesis: Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. Text: Lev. 19:2 2 "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: `Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Lev. 20: 7,8 7 "`Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

Comparison between Old Testament and New Testament Holines.

“Holiness” Text: Hebrew 12:5-15 Intro: Notice verse 14. The word of God says very clearly that without holiness a man cannot see God. Based on the word of God, I believe the reason that many Christians have not seen God is because they lack holiness, When I say have not seen God, I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 14, 2002

What is holiness? What is it not? Whatever the case, the Bible calls us to live in it.

INTRO: In the times we live in there is a definite need for a body of born again believers to rise to the occasion and be the church God has called us to be. We have allowed for so much slackness in our lives that it is hard to distinguish who exactly is the church. Before we can win the world to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45, 2 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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