Sermons on Holy Brothers And Sisters:

Happy Or Holy?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 9, 2002

Is God’s overriding purpose in our lives to make us happy, or to make us holy?

What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Fight

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 22, 2019

This message explores the command to contend, fight, persevere. It focuses on four areas of contention. Contend for the faith, purity, unity and effective ministry.

April 21, 2019 Pastor David Welch “A Holy Fight” Introduction I don’t know about you, but my parents frowned upon fighting. Turn the other cheek. Walk away. This morning I am here to encourage fighting. Not because I like fighting but because the Bible instructs us to fight. In case you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 1:28-29, Jude 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

Be Ye Holy

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral Sermon - Eulogy For My Sister: Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves

Contributed by Scott Bounds on Dec 20, 2009

A funeral sermon offering comforting words and stern warnings.

Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves November 10, 1969 – December 17, 2009 OBITURARY Mrs. Tammy Lynn Bounds Eaves was born on November 10, 1969 and passed away on December 17, 2009 at Neshoba County General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father Winfred C. Bounds. Those surviving her are her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-55

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to live in this world and maintain a holy walk. Because we walk in hope, we are able to walk in holiness.

Last week, 1st section, Peter, as a result of salvation, emphasized WALKING IN HOPE. Remember that "walking in hope" describes a "conviction of faith" - an anticipation of something to come - in this case the hope of our salvation. Today: Now Peter changes his emphasis to WALKING IN HOLINESS. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Discovery...holiness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

Most people think holiness is being good. Holiness is allowing God in your life to make you more into the image of Christ.

God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:7-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Holiness201

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-24

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Holiness?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005

This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

The call to holiness is one which we all share. But none of us are called because we are good enough. In fact, by our own efforts none of us could ever be good enough. And yet each of us is called to a purpose greater than any of us could imagine.

A Strange Encounter Imagine for a moment a young woman waking early, just before dawn to begin her daily chores. Still groggy with sleep though the morning is cold and quiet, she feeds the animals, and gathers water for the day’s washing. As she fills her bucket at the well, she imagines the life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Innocents Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at the killing of the innocent children by Herod

Matthew 2:13-18 Holy Innocents March 16, 2014 This morning, we’re going to look at a passage which comes from the Christmas story, but is readily avoided during the Christmas season. It’s a passage of scripture I’ve never preached from and is maybe one of the least preached on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy To The Lord Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 14:17-21 focuses on the wise leadership of Christ during the Millennium and the glorious presence of God at that time. The crowning subject of this book is HOLINESS.

Intro The book of Zechariah ends on an extremely positive note. During the Millennium, the hopes and dreams of God’s people will be realized like never before. The perfection that will be in the new heaven and the new earth is not entirely realized. But compared to the previous ages, the Millennium ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, James 4:2, Habakkuk 2:14, Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 28:36, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

This is a sermon about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He is doing, from the OT until today.

Sermon/Bible study about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is present thru out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says “darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Revelation 22:17 says: “The spirit and the bride say, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Acts 5:3-4

Denomination: *other

Holy War

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

There were three things to prepare for Holy War…

HOLY WAR Contextual information… 1. Samuel 1-2a – Elkanah has two wives, one with children the other w/o. Hannah, the wife that is barren, makes a vow to God that if He gives her a son, she will give him back to God for service. God grants her prayer and she dedicates him to God by putting him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal