Sermons on Holy Duty:

A Call To Holiness And Reverence

Contributed by David Mende on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon exhorts young people to live holy and reverential lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. I’m concerned about today’s youth. Today’s youth have more avenues for temptation than any other generation in the past. With the tap on a phone screen, the youth are exposed to all sorts of evil. Many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pursuit Of Peace And Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

The race or the chase that we are to run as believers is the pursuit of peace with all men and the pursuit of Christlikeness.

The Pursuit of Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14 In the opening verses of Hebrews 12 we are told that as Christians we are to run the “race”. But what is that race that is set before us? Verse fourteen provides the answer – it is “the Pursuit of Peace and Holiness”. We are given a command to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 9, 2014

The Holy Spirit, Who He is and how to receive.

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ). (Acts 5:3-4 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 18, 2014

Summary: In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to fill us with the Spirit so we can transform people¡¦s lives today. Scripture: Acts 1:8-2:4

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit OPENING: DO YOU NEED FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN? “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out.” (Lev. 6:12). INTRO TO TOPIC: The Bible tells us “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Heart Check

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2014

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” I Thessalonians 4:7

A Call to Holy Living I Thessalonians 4:7- says “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” God desires that every believer lead a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:22, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Holy Tornado, Batman Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

While our past is history and our future is a mystery, let me show you, from this text, three things God, in His mighty power, desires for our church.

Holy Tornado, Batman! Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Robin always had a way with words, didn’t he? This message has nothing to do with Batman or Robin. It does have to do with “power” (tornadic power). Three times in this passage you will find the word “power”. If you have access to power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

There is little fruit where there is little filling.

Filled With The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: There is little fruit where there is little filling. Let’s study these two texts. I. The Equality Of The Spirit Jesus claimed equality with God (Phil. 2:6). The Holy Spirit is just as equal. God is one in three. See ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Before Jesus left this earth after his resurrection, he left us in the care of the Holy Spirit

Easter is over, but Jesus has not yet ascended to be with God. But the disciples know that He will be leaving them soon; He had told them that and they were afraid. He had been their teacher and guide; now he would not be there to tell them what to do. And just as happened after the crucifixion, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22, Matthew 17:16-19, Ephesians 4:30, John 14:2-3, John 14:18, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

The Good Stuff Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2019

What is the one thing that makes us holy before God. There's lots of things holy people do and don't do... but there's one thing that we MUST do. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: A new preacher had just come to town and was visiting one of the Nursing Homes in the area. Thinking to introduce himself to one of the church members who lived there he leaned over her and gently asked “Do you know who I am?” She smiled sweetly and replied: “No, but if you go the front ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Ghost Fire

Contributed by David Carter on Jan 9, 2018

We need the fire of the Holy Ghost to make it in todays world

HOLY GHOST FIRE LUKE 3:16 FIRE IS MENTIONED 500 TIMES IN THE BIBLE: GENESIS 19:24 – GOD SENT FIRE UPON SODOM AND GOMORRAH. One meaning of fire is Judgment – Judgment against sin! --- John 16:8 – When the Holy Ghost comes He will reprove the world of sin, and of judgment. Fire destroys sin. It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 20, 2017

Who is the Holy Spirit and what role does He play in my life?

Many of us seem to neglect the Holy Spirit and don’t really think of Him as a real person or being, but He is. He has been forgotten by this nation or totally misunderstood, or both. Jesus gave of himself, by sending us His Spirit, in the hopes that He would unite us. But, instead of being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26, John 16:13, John 16:5-15

Denomination: *other