Sermons on Holy Land:

The Motivation For Holy Living

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

Grace teaches us about godliness

The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

What, Me Holy? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

After 13 years, I feel it’s time to come clean, to be vulnerable, to share some deep secrets with this congregation. So here goes: • My first childhood crush was Agent 99. • The first time I was on a TV game show was when I was in 6th grade—but it wasn’t the last. • My nickname in high school was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Darryl Martin on Feb 17, 2007

Part two of a study of the book of Acts.

Context: When we left off we were looking at the Day of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which was referred to in Prophecy as “The Promise of the Father”. We also covered a portion of the message that Peter preached on that day. This morning we will carry on from that point. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit In You

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 2, 2007

In order to walk in the Spirit, we must intimately know the person of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity. He is the source of your power that is responsible for your success in life. The Holy Spirit lives within you. We

Introduction · Last week we discussed that we must walk in the Spirit. We no longer have the law, but a better covenant washed in the blood of Jesus. · Jesus came to free us from the law; its guilt & condemnation. · In order to walk in the Spirit, we must intimately know the person of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holiness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the first in a three part series about the Holiness of God.

Holiness. It’s such a big word – especially to beings that are not holy. To be holy according to Webster is to be perfect in goodness and righteousness. To be holy is to be set apart. We are not born holy. No one teaches a child to lie or steal. We are born corrupted. David tells us that we born in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Holiness Of God The Son Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the second sermon in a three part series on the Holiness of God.

Last Sunday morning I spoke to you about the Holiness of God. I focused on the holiness of God the Father. This morning I would like to focus our thoughts on the holiness of the Son – Jesus Christ. The holiness of the Father is expressed in Exodus 3:5 where Moses is told: “Draw not nigh hither: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Holiness Of God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the third and final message in a three part series that I preached on the Holiness of God.

For the past couple of Sunday mornings I have been preaching to you about the holiness of God. When one reads through the Bible you cannot help but see that God is holy. It is a theme that runs throughout the entire Bible. God is holy and He wants His people to be holy. We are instructed to be Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is This Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

Second in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come.

The following was written in “Christian Life” magazine: “In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy. So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wednesday Of Holy Week

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

The paradox of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ command to love one another - all in the same evening

The dark soul of the night Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, a night in which we remember the betrayal of Christ by a friend, Judas We are never told why Judas betrayed Christ. Did he betray Christ out of a sense of revenge – because he felt let down when Jesus refused to become the popular ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, John 21:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

Realizing The Holy Moments

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Dec 11, 2007

We are so busy with life. We are too busy at Christmas time. Would you like to learn to slow down and enjoy the moments of life? You can with this sermon.

REALIZING THE HOLY MOMENTS TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 THEME: STOPPING TO ENJOY THE HOLY MOMENTS IN LIFE In the Star Trek Movie, Insurrection there is a type of people who can slow down time. These people have the ability to stretch time out. So instead of a minute seeming to be a minute, time would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Holiness And Justice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 7, 2008

Series called: What we beleive Part one ’ God’s Holiness and Justice God’s is holy and in a class all by himself. God’s justice is integrately tied to his holiness. God is 100% holy and %100 just %100 of the time

God’s Holiness and Justice Acknowledgments: Insights from message by Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB Canada Dr. R. C. Sproul - book - ’The Holiness of God’ Today were going to speak about God’s justice and holiness. In order to worship God correctly we need the Bibles perspective ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 14, 2008

40th in a series on Ephesians. We grieve the Holy Spirit when we harm the unity of the body of Christ.

Last week after the message, someone came up to me and said, “Those were some really good jokes in your sermon today.” But when I asked them about the main idea of the message they couldn’t remember a thing. So this morning, you’re going to get just a plain old boring message without any jokes. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008

This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sacrament Of Holy Communion

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008

Too many people in Church have never understood that HC is such a powerful mission event. In this celebration we don’t just proclaim Jesus we meet Him so the rail is the safest place on earth

The Sacrament of Communion 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 I have talked about many times how we encounter God in all things but also in specific things. Our experience of love isn’t of love in general, but rather it is specific; like the affection & love of a child or parent or partner for instance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit Is Promised

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples.

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples at the Last Supper continues in today’s gospel. Jesus says,” If anyone loves me they will obey me…” (John 14:23) Obeying Jesus can also be translated to “keep my word.” Jesus wants us to keep his word, obey his teachings, remember what he has told us, and most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran