Sermons on holiness and life:

He Is Holy! He Is Holy!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 11, 2015

Through smart phones, smart education, and smart ways, we are today producing smart rogues who don’t care whom they hurt, whom they injure as long as they are benefited!

He is Holy! He is Holy! Author: Bala Samson Titus 2:12”..training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.” Here is the extract of the message that I preached in the Saturday fasting prayer at our Shiloh ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Compromise, Holy Joy

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy.

Mark 2:1-5 (3) "And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men." The word "compromise" is a red flag among people of principle. But in the real world of human relationships, compromise is perhaps the most overlooked source of genuine joy. The fact is (1) ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Of Holies And The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

This is the fifth and final message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 25:10-22 TITLE: “THE HOLY OF HOLIES AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD” OPEN: A. I enjoy watching a good movie. I like all kinds of movies: comedy, adventure, thriller, suspense, action, sometimes even a romance. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2017

The New Testament calls upon Christians to be holy, as God is holy. Is that even possible? Does a single sin nullify our holiness irrevocably? What does the phrase mean, and how are we to respond?

BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY Note: I have a presentation in PowerPoint 10 to go with the following sermon. If you are interested in the PowerPoint file I will send it directly, along with the sermon text in a Word 10 docx file with cues for slide changes and animations. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Leviticus 21:6-8, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 11:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Freedom (By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 12, 2005

There is freedom available from sin and weakness. But, there are no human actions or works that help save us. It is only through the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made that we can ever hope to be boundless, limitless, and truly free.

Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more kindness and forgiveness? 2 Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? 3 Or have you forgotten that when we became Christians and were baptized to become one with Christ Jesus, we died with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Spirit.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 14, 2019

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter.

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter. It is a realm of the spirit—so bright and peaceful—a place where life takes on new meaning and purpose. It is a little bit of heaven on earth. Revelation 11:12 says, And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Get A Life! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2009

You are raised to newness of life, so as John Owen once said, "be killing sin or it will be killing you."

Get A Life! Text: Ephesians 2:4 – 7 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Someone once said that the English language has more clichés and slogans than any other language, especially the English used in the United States. We use all sorts of catchy phrases to get our point across and sometimes those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supreme Guide Master - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 1, 2020

No one can guide your life better than the Person, Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life.

Scripture: John 16:5-15 Theme: Holy Spirit Title: Supreme Guide Master – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making decisions. In particular, I want to talk to you about some ways to make the best decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Live In Holiness Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012

Come out of the world. You must no longer live like unbelievers.

Introduction There were once a number of beech trees which had formed a wood; they had all fallen to the ground through a storm. The fact was they leaned upon one another to a great extent, and the thickness of the wood prevented each tree from getting a firm hold of the soil. They kept each other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Get A Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Numbers 21:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Remaining Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Just as Holy Spirit remained on Jesus throughout His life and ministry, Holy Spirit desires to remain on us as well.

Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Need For The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 2, 2008

The baptism in the Holy Spirit / energizes in the believer / a power driven experience / that is expressed / in a daily walk in Christ / that is vibrantly full of life.

NEED FOR THE HOLY GHOST Text: John 14:15-17 Intro: Spiritually fatigued? Has the OOMPH disappeared? Need energized? Has the fire been reduced to only smoldering embers? Delayed Spiritual Stress Syndrome? Experiencing HSBDD (Holy Spirit Baptism Deficiency Disorder)? Can we make a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God