Sermons on Holy Ambition:

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Interrupted By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 12, 2018

This sermon is about the Interruptions of the Holy Spirit that occurred on the Day that the Holy Spirit fell on Gentiles. It deals with how we are to be open to Holy Spirit interruptions and how we are allow the Holy Spirit to always be in Control.

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Call to Worship - Psalm 98 Title: Interrupted by the Holy Spirit This sermon is about the Interruptions of the Holy Spirit that occurred on the Day that the Holy Spirit fell on Gentiles. It deals with how we are to be open to Holy Spirit interruptions and how we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

35th in a series from Ephesians addressing the possibility of grieving the Holy Spirit.

“Grieving the Holy Spirit” Ephesians 4:30 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Led By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 11, 2019

When we want to be led by GOD'S SPIRIT - the HOLY SPIRIT, we are open to His Leading, we choose none of our ways, that is sense and reason as outlined in Romans 8:6 - the two most deadliest tools of man ever invented are his common sense and logical reasoning without the HOLY SPIRIT.

Be Led By The HOLY SPIRIT Text: Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Amplified Bible Led here came from the Greek word ago (G71) which means to bring, drive, induce, carry, keep open, lead away. When we want to be led by GOD'S SPIRIT - the HOLY SPIRIT, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 18, 2019

There are so many supernatural events that are going on behind the scenes right now that Paul writes us that he doesn’t want us to be unaware of them ,

Today we are going to put our faith to the test What good is faith unless you use it , and how can you use it unless you know how it works? There are so many supernatural events that are going on behind the scenes right now that Paul writes us that he doesn’t want us to be unaware of them , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, Hebrews 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Be Holy!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 4, 2018

Holiness is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.

You Shall Be Holy! 1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

66. Instructions In Holiness Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

“Instructions in holiness” are a means to aid God’s people to develop the holiness that reflects their heavenly Father.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 66 - INSTRUCTIONS IN HOLINESS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing For The Holy Day

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019

Advent is a time a preparation. A time to prepare to celebrate the birth of our savior, and to prepare our hearts and minds for the second coming of Christ

Christmas is 16 days away. Does your pulse go up when you hear that? You have 16 days to buy your gifts, wrap them, finish decorating, plan and shop for a meal, finalize any travel plans, and or clean your house before your company arrives. Christmas will be here before you know it, and almost ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is Sacred, It Is Holy, It Is Pentecost

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017

We must yield to the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Who abides within your very being. Yield to the Promise, Purity and Power that God has graciously given to his people. And when we do It is Sacred, It is Holy, It is Pentecost.

This is Pentecost Sunday…... and the liturgical color is red …. The color representing …...the presence of the Holy Spirit. “Pentecost” … designates … the 50th day … after Passover Pentecost is a Jewish Feast Day……. known as …the Feast of Weeks … or the … Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Works Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 11, 2017

The Holy Spirit has been designated as our Helper until we see our Lord and Master. But who is He? What does He want of us? How can He help?

Who is the Holy Spirit; Is He a “He”; Is He an “It”; Is He some “Force”; and why is He here? These are some of the questions that I personally or others have asked me over the years. “He” is real; “He” is the Spirit of God and of Jesus Christ and “He” is not the “Force”, as in Star Wars. “He” is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: *other

What Is Holiness Theology?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin

In a nutshell, what is holiness theology? Very simply holiness theology involves two distinctives: One, falling away/losing one’s salvation is possible through apostasy (departing the faith) or through willful sin (refusing to repent of active sin the Holy Spirit convicts a believer to turn from). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 12:14, John 15:1-8, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

The name of God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is so often abused in our culture, that we must in this new year treat that Name with respect and honor.

On January 1, Moses tells the people how Aaron and his following high priests should bless them. The strange phrase, “so shall they place my name upon the people of Israel” is part of the direction. In Hebrew, the word “name” (hashem) stands for the person and the person’s power and authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:4, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2022

This is an introduction to our series on the Holy Spirit.

As a child, I lived before the Marvel Universe. As a matter of fact, I lived before Superhero movies and after superhero TV shows. My childhood was a childhood of superhero comics. And for the most part, I wasn’t a Marvel fan; I was a DC fan. I grew up with Superman and Batman. With the Flash and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holiness Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

We must be aware every moment of our lives that we are responsible to the testimony of our lips.

HOLINESS, THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE STYLE “You must be made new in mind and spirit, and put on the new nature of God’s creating, which shows itself in the just and devout life called for by the truth.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NEB “There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Nazarene