Sermons on Holiness:

Our Source Of Strength

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 8, 2007

All Christians can be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and filled up with the love of God. God is able to do more than we can even imagine in and through us.

INTRO: Aren’t batteries amazing? I don’t really understand how they work – I just know that somehow they give a mechanical device the power they need to perform what it was designed for. The bad thing about batteries is they get old and worn down, and eventually don’t work any more. Last summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned And Empowered Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008

Jesus commissioned his disciples to be his witnesses and make disciples to the ends of the earth. To fulfill this awesome calling God gave the church the Holy Spirit. This is who we are.

Acts 1:6-11, 2:1-4 “Commissioned and Empowered INTRODUCTION What comes to you mind, when you think of the word, “church.” Some people might imagine white clapboard buildings sitting on the prairie, or pot luck dinners with Jell-o. Other people might remember Sunday School Christmas Pageants, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Greatness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2008

Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to magnify our focus on God, lifting Him up as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today our focus is on the Father.

“Behold the Greatness of God” (Part 1 - Our Heavenly Father) Psalm 103:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2008 *Is there any praise in your heart this morning? Take a good look inside and ask yourself: “Is there any praise in my heart today for the Lord?” *David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A People Without Purity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 26, 2008

The church today has become one without purity. We have let the world comform us and determine our ministry. As Christians we need to be holy and pure.

A People without Purity 1 Peter 1:13-16 Intro Over the decades from the foundation of the local churches beginnings, people have become more and more un-pure. The modern church is a people without purity. The modern church has listened too much to the experts of the day; who have told us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Unfeigned Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pause That Refreshes: A Fresh Look At The Sabbath Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 22, 2009

God has given us a wonderful gift in the Sabbath rest – it is the pause that refreshes. God wants us to keep it holy, rest from work, and do something fun.

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES: A FRESH LOOK AT THE SABBATH INTRO TO TOPIC: • Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out? Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? • If you answered yes to any of those questions, then today’s message is for you. • Liza and I just returned from a week long sabbatical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: *other

Contending For Our Fellow Contenders Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

The mystery of the Gospel, according to Paul, is the Holy Spirit living in Gentile believers, bringing hope. We must struggle, like Paul, to communicate the value of that truth to the world and to the Church.

Contending for our fellow contenders Love and Wisdom, God and you Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 The Bible is full of mystery. At different times, through different servants, God illuminated the mystery so that it could be better understood as the need arose. Paul sees himself as one of these servants. He ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007

Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Why The Trinity Matters Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007

*As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. *But why does the trinity matter to me?

Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Baptists, we believe that God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, three persons. The Baptist Faith and Message puts it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Revelation #7 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2008

In Revelation Chapter 7-9, we see Jesus’ sealing His people with the Holy Spirit’s protection, and we are introduced to the seven trumpets of God’s Judgment

SESSION #7: REVELATION #7 – THE 144,000 AND THE GREAT MULTITUDE: (Pastor Chris Jordan - 2011 - Beausejour Community Church) “After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Journey To A New Beginning

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 8, 2010

To reform is to become a better person. That is what reformatories intend to do. But to transform means death to our self and to be spiritually born into Christlikeness. That is what the Holy Spirit can do.

Charles Colson said, and I quote, “Psychiatry, properly administered, can turn a schizophrenic bank robber into a mentally healthy bank robber. A good teacher can turn illiterate criminal into an educated criminal. But they are still bank robbers and criminals.” D.L. Moody said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sacrifices That Please God- Unlocking The Secrets Of Enjoying Heaven's Best

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2011

1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF LABOUR 6. SACRIFICE OF SURRENDER 7. SACRIFICE OF SUFFERING

SACRIFICES THAT PLEASE GOD - UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF ENJOYING HEAVEN'S BEST ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SACRIFICE OF PRAISE 2. SACRIFICE OF OFFERINGS 3. SACRIFICE OF CHARITY 4. SACRIFICE OF HOLINESS 5. SACRIFICE OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church's Concerns (Or Priorities) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2011

The church multiplies disciples only when its members are present as God's humble servants, preach the word as God's human spokesmen, and present themselves as God's holy sacrifices.

Rick Harrison, of Newark, Ohio, talks about his six-year-old son, who seemed to demand Rick’s attention just when he was most busy around the house. Rick says, “My standard reply has been, 'I'm busy right now. Go ask your mother.’” Then one day, the disappointed look on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Test 3-4 Of 9: Prophecy Must Glorify Jesus/Prophets-Known By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 29, 2004

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev 19:10). A true prophet will be known by the fruit of the holy spirit in his/her character and conduct (Matt 7:16)

Series: How To Judge Prophecy TEST 3 - ALL TRUE PROPHECY CENTRES IN JESUS CHRIST, AND EXALTS AND GLORIFIES HIM. A) In John 16.13-14 Jesus says: "When he, the Spirit of truth, is come ... he shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you." The primary ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Deliverance From Sin

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

Many people struggle to live holy lives. God has made provision for your deliverance from the power of sin. this message exposes God’s mind on the subject.

DELIVERANCE FROM SIN What is sin? Sin is a transgression of the law. When a man breaks the law, that man is said to have committed a sin. There are several factors that could be responsible for this but more prominent amongst these reasons is ignorance. Incidentally, ignorance is never accepted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal