Sermons on Holy Poverty:

Holy Friendship

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

A sermon about friendship as a gift from God.

Holy Friendship! Texts: Mark 14:32-34; John 15:12-17; Galatians 6:2 In Shakespeare’s Henry V the English and the French are on the verge of battle. The English are outnumber by the French five to one. They expect to be slaughtered. While preparing for the battle, Henry overhears one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Holy

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 28, 2002

I attempt to define God’s holiness and how that should have a profound affect on our lives.

God Is Holy “As soon as children are old enough to speak, one of the first questions parents ask is, “How big are you?” Children seem to always give the same answer, “I’m soooo big!” They generally raise their hands to get additional stature, as if to say, “I’m huge. I’m enormous. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Revelation 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Trinity

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

For Trinity Sunday, using the Roman Lectionary

The Holy Spirit has been explained as being the mutual bond between the Father and the Son in order that when one of the Divine Persons is active, the others are involved. I like this explanation and definition because I find approaching this doctrine, and thus attempting to understand it and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Headphones

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

An important message on how to hear from God.

Holy Headphones How to Hear from God 7/2/03 I. Introduction Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

Let’s consider some things we need to both see and know about the Holy Spirit.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:15-17 JOHN 14:17 Seeth: 2334 theoreo {theh?o?reh’?o}: A Word not used of an indifferent spectator, but of one who looks at a thing with interest and for a purpose; This word would be used of a general ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

The Holy One Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

Last in series. The demons feared him. The disciples trusted him. You know him. He is the Holy One of God and he is our friend.

The Holy One The Demons Feared Him Mark 4:21-26 21 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teachers of the law. 23 Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-26, 1 John 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Compromise On Holiness Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

Holy Submission

Contributed by Paul Shively on May 21, 2004

A Marriage 101 sermonette on submission to God, family and spouse.

HOLY SUBMISSION It all started with the beginning of time….God created man……. Then He created woman from man’s rib…..to keep man company. Then she betrayed him…you know the apple and the Garden of Eden. The God appointed man head of the household…….. large and in charge……she must submit to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the concept of holiness and the work of the Spirit of God in producing holiness in the life of the believer.

The HOLY Spirit. John 14:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are considering seven different names or descriptive terms for the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. So far we have examined two of the seven. (1) The Spirit of God---the personal, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Holy People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2004

A look at what Holiness isn’t and what Holiness is.

You ever feel like you’ve just received an impossible mission? A goal that is just too great, a target that’s just too far away. I would suspect that when the people of Israel heard the prophet Isaiah make the proclamation that Mike read this morning that is how they felt. It’s one thing to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Why Be Holy

Contributed by Mark Richardson on Sep 18, 2004

Reasons we should live a life of commitment to Christ.

Why Be Holy: Text: I Peter 1:13-24 Why be Holy? Why should I go to the trouble of living for the Lord? Holy means, “Different”! God is most Holy, or most different! Most people don’t want to be different, they want to be like everybody else. They really don’t want to stand out! But God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

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