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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Called To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,622 views

    In Zechariah, you see God’s incredible forgiveness and promise of restoration and depth of love for His people, who had been slaves in Babylon and were now returning to rebuild their country, their lives, and their faith

    Called to Be Holy Zech 5 August 10, 2008 Intro: I distinctly remember a conversation with a young man back in the days that I was a youth pastor. He was making some really destructive decisions in his life, and I was trying to convince him to make some better ones. I tried to help him see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Daring To Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 159 views

    From the story of Samson we see the importance of being born to be set apart, staying set apart and recognizing the Lord's presence.

    DARING TO BE HOLY I heard the story of a man who was remembering that when he was a boy, he had a brother that collected baseball cards. The brother had some cheap regular cards that they played with. However, being a serious collector, he also had some that were very valuable. Those did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Living Out The Vision Of God In The Spirit, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007
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     | 3,667 views

    The Spirit of God is desiring to show us what the father sees.

    The vision of God manifested in the hearts of his people, Living Out (fleshing out) the Vision of God in the Spirit Part 2 Main thought: God will reveal to his people, that which he desires to carry out Text: "Where there is no vision, the people perish… (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Thomas H avatar

    Holy War! Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    In the famous passage of Ephesians 6:10-20, we are told to arm ourselves with God’s armour. Why? It is because we are engaged in a spiritual battle - a holy war!

    Ephesians 6:10-20 Holy war How do you view Christianity? How do you view the the Christian life? How do you view your life as a Christian? How do you view your role as a part of Christ’s church? I have come to realise that different Christians view the Christian life differently. Some people see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Water!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011
     | 6,662 views

    We must tend, we must nurture, we must care for the conditions in our lives into which the fresh, bubbling spring of the Holy Spirit flows.

    Holy Water! John 4:4-15 August 21, 2011 Intro: Do you remember these (show picture of school water fountain)? Back in the day before bottled water, pop machines in every nook and cranny, water coolers with disposable triangular paper cups, or personal water bottles clipped to backpacks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 72 ratings
     | 83,028 views

    Our Awesome God is Holy. He is distinct in His greatness and goodness.

    Our Awesome God Series: THE HOLINESS OF GOD ISAIAH 6:1-8 [Note: portions of this message were extracted from my previous Bible study on this passage and from Bruce Goettsche message.] A little boy excitedly told his mom that he had just MEASURED HIMSELF and he was six feet tall! Mom was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 8, 2021
     | 4,554 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Exercise For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    The effectiveness through which we reach others is dependant upon the way our lives are perceived. If we exercise the tenets of holy living our witness will be strengthened.

    Sermon Title: Exercise for Holiness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 9, 2002 Scripture Introduction: There are just some things in our lives that we cannot be warned of enough. Paul is no exception when it comes to the preparation of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Holy Rebellion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,678 views

    The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

    HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Rebellion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,214 views

    We have modern-day Philistines. They are the forces threatening the people of God, harassing them and vowing to cause tragedies in their lives. They are not hiding their evil intentions. They say it openly just as Goliath was an open enemy

    Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day but I had to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Greene avatar

    What Is Holiness?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 72,592 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Holy To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,744 views

    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Stephen Smith avatar

    The Holy Trinity Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Dec 8, 2020
     | 6,175 views

    This message explores the biblical basis for our understanding of the Godhead. It discusses the nature of the Trinity and explores how it is reflected in both the old creation and the new creation - the church.

    THE GLORIES OF CHRIST Message 3: The Holy Trinity A. What is the Trinity? What do we mean by the ‘Holy Trinity’? The adjective ‘triune’ literally means ‘three in one’. It’s used to describe a single entity, the one (and only) God, who consists of (or subsists in) three independent and equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Thirsty For God

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,377 views

    Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

    Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Part 18: Gazing At The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 27, 2011
     | 9,930 views

    Notice: 1. The holy desire for God’s glory (vs. 18). 2. The helpful declaration with God’s glory (vs. 19). 3. The huge danger of God’s glory (vs. 20). 4. The Hand of defense from God’s glory (vs. 21-23).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 18: Gazing at the Glory of God Exodus 33:18-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 27, 2010 *Moses was an absolutely amazing man of God. The more we study his life, the more we can be inspired by his character. *Last week we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist