Sermons on Holiness:

Sanctification

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

Today we are going to talk about sanctification, holiness and sainthood. How many subjects does that sound like to you? Only one subject because all three mean the same thing and come from the same root word HAGIOS.

Sanctification TEXT: 2 Corinthians 6:15-7:1 INTRODUCTION: 1. Today we are going to talk about sanctification, holiness and sainthood. 2. How many subjects does that sound like to you? 3. Only one subject because all three mean the same thing and come from the same root word HAGIOS. 4. This is a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Total Access To God's Grace

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2004

Read how Paul shows us how God brings us into His gracious Presence and what that presence does to us spiritually.

June 6, 2004 Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God Wants Us To Take Time To Discover Him

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 11, 2004

We need to take the time to really get in touch with God

God wants us to take time to Discover Him In times before this how was it that men discovered God and it changed their lives and also the lives of those around them? Let us look as some examples. Isaiah spent a day in God’s house alone. For Daniel it was three weeks alone by a river. John ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

"To God Be The Glory"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004

Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

“To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God is a God of mercy

GOD OF MERCY I once saw a sign outside a convent that read ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.’ Underneath it was signed Sisters of Mercy. There seemed to be an anomaly there to me. Prosecution to the full extent of the law and mercy? Did you ever get caught doing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Contract With God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 5, 2008

We as Christians do not realize that we have a covenant with God that we break on a daily basis. We need to get back to commitment to Him.

Contract with God Griffith Baptist Church – 12/07/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 10 Key verse: Nehemiah 9:38 – And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it. Premise: We as Christians do not realize that we have a covenant ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Life According To Plumb

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008

We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparandonos Para La Navidad

Contributed by Ruben Castro on Dec 16, 2008

Así como la gente y los negocios se preparan para la navidad,también Dios quiere que sus hijos se preparen espiritualmente para recibir a Jesús, la razón de la celebración.

Preparándonos Para Navidad Lucas 2: 26-38 Así como Simeon y Ana se prepararon para recibir al Mesias, todo creyente debe de hacerlo también. Hay una tradición en los Estados Unidos: después del fin de semana de Acción de Gracias, todo mundo—especialmente los centros comerciales—comienzan a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Eliseo Su Pasion Por El Poder De Dios.

Contributed by Gil Roman on Feb 13, 2008

Dios llama a sus siervos y los motiva a seguirle, que te motiva seguir a Jesus? Has oido Su voz llamandote?

EL LLAMAMIENTO DE ELISEO: UN HOMBRE CON PASION POR EL PODER DE DIOS I Reyes 19:19-21 I INTRODUCCION A. Elías al final de su ministerio. 1. Un gran profeta de Dios sea cerca al fin des u ministerio. a. Desafió a limpio Acab. b. Oró con tal poder que la lluvia cesó por tres años y medio (Stg. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Por Qué Es Tan Importante La Santidad?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

¿Por qué la santidad es tan importante? ¿Por qué hablamos de santidad y santificación todo el tiempo? Tristemente, muchos han dejado completamente de predicar y de enseñar que la santidad es totalmente necesaria, y solo la presentan como una “opción agrad

¿Por qué es tan Importante la Santidad? Hebreos 12:14 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori “Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la cual nadie verá al Señor”. Introducción: ¿Por qué la santidad es tan importante? ¿Por qué hablamos de santidad y santificación todo el tiempo? ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Las Familias Bajo Ataque!

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Como nunca antes en la historia, nuestras familias están bajo un tremendo ataque. Todos los días oímos mensajes que arremeten directamente a los conceptos Bíblicos como el matrimonio, la disciplina de los hijos, o las buenas costumbres. El papel principal

¡Las Familias bajo Ataque! Salmo 127 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Introducción: Como nunca antes en la historia, nuestras familias están bajo un tremendo ataque. Todos los días oímos mensajes que arremeten directamente a los conceptos Bíblicos como el matrimonio, la disciplina ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 18, 2008

An examination of why it is important that we make godly choices, even if no one knows we are doing so.

Title: Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 2) Text: 1 Tim 4:7-8 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Several years ago I heard what is likely nothing more than an “Urban Legend,” one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Ruin A Revival

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of th

In Chapter 6 of 1 Samuel, the people of Israel experienced some of the darkest days of their history. Their enemies had won a great victory and the Ark of the Lord had been captured. Because God had brought a great plague upon their enemies, the Ark of the Lord was returned, but the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians 5:1-21 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 19, 2008

Here’s how to live pure lives in an impure age.

Ephesians Chapter 5:1-21 Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 21, 2008 We are wise to remember that when the Apostles wrote the letters we now have as books of the New Testament, they did not write them with chapter and verse divisions. They simply wrote them as God inspired communication. I mention ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Read 'em And Weep

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 23, 2008

This week we will address the emotional area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus.

7UP: Read ‘Em and Weep John 11:33-35 September 21, 2008 This week we are going to address the emotional area of our lives that we need to give over to God. Of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God), these is probably one of the most desperately needed areas for people. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Church Of God