Sermons on Holy Poverty:

Is Holiness Passe? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Holy Thursday

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005

A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2003

A keyword sermon describing the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete.

Every Monday our evangelism team goes out to call on people who have visited the church or to parents of the children who attend our school. Last Monday we finished our scheduled call with Darryl and Sharon who are very strong believers in the Lord. Before we left their home we circled for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Ground

Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003

Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness And The Tongue Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 23, 2006

James tells us the mature person is able to bridle his tongue.

Holiness and the Tongue Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: In 1994, a tabloid that you can purchase while standing in line at any local grocery store ran the headline "Killer Bug Ate My Face." Although the reporting was intentionally sensational, the story was based on seven real cases of invasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Relationships Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006

God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Temptation Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 8, 2006

James, the brother of our Lord, tells us not to discouraged, drawn away or deceived when we’re tempted.

Holiness and Temptation Text: James 1:12-18 Introduction: If you are a visitor here at CLCBC this morning, I would like to introduce you to the 8th message in a series that I have entitled, "In the World, But Not of It." This phrase was part of the content found in a prayer of our Lord’s in John ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006

One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon relating the uniqueness of John’s Gospel and his contribution to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity, June 3, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious God, whom we have come to know as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, speak your word of truth to us. Keep speaking to us through the words of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 3, 2007

One of the first sermons i preached at a church i served in seminary on the topic of integrity.

Pursuit of Holiness: Integrity TURN TO PROVERBS 10 Last week when Tim and i met to discuss a game plan for when we were done with the Hunting series, one of the issues that came up was doing a series on Holiness. So, in preparation for this, i decided to search the internet for what it really ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Holy

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Conspiracy

Contributed by Joshua Deonarine on Sep 28, 2008

Prepare to battle against the enemy

HOLY CONSPIRACY Esther 3:1-11, 4:15-17 Today I want to talk to you about “Holy Conspiracy.” Somebody told me that any serious inquiry begins with the dictionary. So I grab my Webster Dictionary and look up the word. Here is what I found. Conspiracy - A plan or agreement formulated, especially in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Walking In Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to live in this world and maintain a holy walk. Because we walk in hope, we are able to walk in holiness.

Last week, 1st section, Peter, as a result of salvation, emphasized WALKING IN HOPE. Remember that "walking in hope" describes a "conviction of faith" - an anticipation of something to come - in this case the hope of our salvation. Today: Now Peter changes his emphasis to WALKING IN HOLINESS. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Holy Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 24, 2009

Holiness without no man shall see the Lord. In games directions tell us what to do to be victorious the Bible tells us how to be victorious if we just follow the directions.

“Be Ye Holy” “Follow the Directions” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures: - Leviticus 11:44-45, 1st Peter 1:15-16, Deuteronomy 12:28, Hebrews 12:14. Lev. 11:44-45 – “For I [am] the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I [am] holy: neither ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44-45, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Apostolic