Sermons on Holy Altar:

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 7, 2021

The Holy Spirit seems to be the most controversial person of the Trinity. Even Christians cannot agree on who He is or what He does.

MYSTERIOUS 3 week 3 - The Holy Spirit Pastor Timothy Porter Text: John 14:26 NKJV/MSG INTRODUCTION: WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? God exists in three persons, but we often only hear about two: Father and Son. The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity. He is God living in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Are We Holy?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 17, 2020

Many misunderstand what Holy is.

For many American evangelicals, "holiness" conjures up musty images of revival meetings, gospel trios, and old-time religion—along with stern prohibitions against drinking, dancing, and playing cards. And many are happy to leave these notions of holiness in the past. Yet even in our era ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15-18, Isaiah 11:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is Holy

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 19, 2020

Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived.

Love is Holy Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Saints were not born because of prayer life, fasting, following the rule and regulation of the Church and the society where he/she lived. They were not so rich or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14

Denomination: Other

Holy Discontent Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

This is the second of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Holy Discontent” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 A sermon for 1/31/21 Pastor John Bright 2 Corinthians 3 “17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, John 3:16, 1 John 3:16, John 8:31-34, John 14:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Practical Holiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

In verse 13 he urges us to prepare our minds for action. Paul urged us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. The mind is always the greatest battlefield in any age.

Based on I Peter 1:13-16 Peter is the Apostle of hope, and also the Apostle of holiness. In the first half of this chapter his theme was hope. Peter does not leave us perched on the high board of heavenly hope, however, but plunges us immediately into the pool of the practical. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

The Church Is Holy Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 4, 2019

For a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional tendencies.

In the Bible, and among many of the Saints, family life was messy, and this actually was the raw material that God’s grace used to form holy people. Yet, for a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Moments

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2019

Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today.

Introduction: Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today. I. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES All of us have our own personal experiences with God. That’s what makes us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, John 19:30, Matthew 28:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Acts 10:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Kissers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2020

Greet one another as family and adopt everyone that walks through the door.

Romans 16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 1Cor 16:20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 2Cor 13:12 Greet one another with an holy kiss. 1Thess 5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. It is still the custom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:26, Romans 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 27, 2020

When we partake of Holy Communion what are we partaking of and what did Paul mean with partaking in an unworthy manner

Holy Communion Part 1 of 2 Key Scripture for series: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (NKJV) 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 28, 2021 Intro... I want to add my warm welcome to each of you. We are continuing our weekly engagement with the central truths that are identified in what has been called The Apostles Creed. These are the truths... that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Trae Durden on Oct 5, 2015

A discussion of the Holy Spirit, His work and function.

The Holy Spirit John 16:13 A 4 year old boy was visiting his aunt’s home. She was pregnant with her first child and she allowed him to place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. His little face scrunched and said, "How does the baby get out of there?" She wanted to keep it simple ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 1, 2015

Holiness is part of a process whereby God makes us more like Christ. It isn't just what we do in church on Sunday that marks us as holy; it is being faithful during the week, before the watching world...letting our light shine.

In a speech to the nation in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said this... “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Congregational

Holiness Is Right

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2015

Regardless of the laws that are passed by the Supreme Court Holiness is Right.

Holiness is Right By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. . Hebrews 12:14 – “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”. Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Apostolic