Sermons on Holy Composure:

X. Christian Holiness And Entire Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

This is an explanation of the tenth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. This article is the most central to the Nazarene denomination, since it was the focus that set us apart from other denominations.

This morning, we are going to move to our tenth Article of Faith, which is: X. Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification Here is the description of this 10th tenet of our faith: We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be Holy In All My Conduct Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Being holy as God is holy means living as a stranger in a strange world

ENGAGE/TENSION A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit, Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2020

Is the Holy Spirit a universal force or a person? Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His work? What does He do in the world today?

Is the Holy Spirit a universal force or a person? Who is the Holy Spirit? What is His work? What does He do in the world today? A Greek word for spirit is p?e?µa (pneuma) and so a study of the Holy Spirit is called Pneumatology. Is the Holy Spirit a Person? He has a will and makes choices. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11, John 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Holy Spirit! Pentecost Sermon

Contributed by Matt Stone on May 11, 2020

We so desperately need the Holy Spirit! We need to rediscover these 5 truths from Acts 2.

Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost (written in the Covid-19 pandemic, May 2020) When you look at your own life, and the life of your church family do you see the work of the Spirit? • Do you see yourself and others rooted in God’s truth; convicted of sin and pride, and living in humble submission to God? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2020

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today?

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? The holy men of God spoke and wrote as they were carried along or moved by the Holy Spirit. This is not dictation in every case, but inspiration. This should be a lesson for us. If a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020

As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us

Contributed by David Koop on Jun 2, 2020

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with.

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. To be guided by the Holy Spirit we must understand: 1. What our spirit is. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. - Prov. 20:27a (NKJV) Your spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Charismatic

(Section 3) The Deity Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

Elohim, Spirit Descended on Jesus,

III. THE DEITY OF THE HOLY GHOST A. One LORD Deut. 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is) one LORD:” 1. LORD 03068 Y@hovah {yeh-ho-vaw'} from 484a; n pr dei AV- LORD 6510, GOD 4, JEHOVAH 4, variant 1; 6519 Jehovah = "the existing One" 1) the proper name of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 5:3-4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 4) Names Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

A basic look at the various names used for the Holy Ghosty.

IV. THE NAMES OF THE HOLY GHOST A. The Spirit I Cor. 2:10 “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1. The word means "breath" or "wind." Both thoughts are in the word as applied to the Holy Spirit. a. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 6) The Work Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

The Holy Ghost bear witness of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit sets the believer in Christ free from the law of sin and death. The Holy Spirit bears witness together with the spirit of the believer that he is a child of God.

VI. THE WORK OF THE HOLY GHOST A. In Humans In General 1. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth regarding Jesus Christ. John 15:26-27 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27, Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Holy Spirit As A Soul Winner

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit is a helper in all ways

Often, we Christians associate the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues, but beyond that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity(Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who was there at creation, moving over the face of the deep to bring about form (Gen. 1:1-2, 26-27). He works by empowering human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Galatians 5:22-23, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't "Catch" Holiness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 17, 2018

Holiness is not contagious, but sin is

ENGAGE Would you agree with me that health is not contagious, but that disease is? If I’m healthy and you have the flu and I cough on you or shake hands with you or Sneeze on you, I am not going to make you well, am I? On the other hand, If I have the flu and I do any of those things to you, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit's Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2021

What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15.

Prelude What does the Holy Spirit do for us? Purpose: Let’s learn some of the Holy Spirit’s work among us. Plan: Let’s look at John 15:26-16:15. He will Testify John 15:26-27 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Bath In The Holy Spirit And Be Clean.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 26, 2020

Be justified and cleaned by the Holy Spirit and Fire.

Sermon Title: Take a bath. Scripture Text: Matthew 3: 10-12 10 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10-12, Romans 4:2, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:9, Matthew 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supreme Guide Master - The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 1, 2020

No one can guide your life better than the Person, Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life.

Scripture: John 16:5-15 Theme: Holy Spirit Title: Supreme Guide Master – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making decisions. In particular, I want to talk to you about some ways to make the best decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene