Sermons on Holy Poverty:

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Series

Contributed by Timothy Grayless on Feb 15, 2003

First of a five part series on Holy Spirit Assisted Evangelism

Holy Spirit Guided Evangelism Part 1 Between now and the end of this series of sermons I’d like for you to pray for God to reveal to you two people in your sphere of influence who needed to hear the good news of the gospel? Read Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION 1. Jesus’ mandate calls for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 4, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Spirit, Fill Us

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003

A sermon for the 2003 World Day of Prayer. The reason the Holy Spirit doesn’t seem to be moving on us at the moment may be that he has to renew us before he can fill us.

****Introduction**** It is appropriate that the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer is, in fact, a prayer. It is a prayer that the Church has been praying since Jesus went home to Heaven. It is a prayer that God has been pleased to answer since that first Pentecost. However, it is a prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Jeremiah 18:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Fire - Unholy Fire Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Throughout the priesthood of Aaron we learn about obedience to a holy God.

Holy Fire – Unholy Fire The tragic house fire that took the lives of three children caught the attention of many people, not only in our community, but also in places far away. My wife received a phone call from Alaska from someone wanting to help; the man said it was on national news there. He ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Holy Spirit, The Soul Of The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2003

“No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit” 1 Jn. 4:12-13.

Theme: The Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church Text: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; John 17:6-19 The Church is often described in the New Testament using different descriptive images. It is sometimes described as a family and other times as a Kingdom. The only way to become a member of this ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19, 1 John 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, I Want To Be Holy

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness.

Lord, I Want To Be Holy Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:14 – 16 Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness. Introduction A Man was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tremble Before His Holiness Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Living In A Xxx World

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 22, 2003

Believers must accept God’s authority and will regarding sexual issues.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Holy Living in a XXX World Introduction Before I begin this morning’s message, I want you to know that this message is really not suitable for our younger children. If you would like to dismiss your children to children’s chapel you are perfectly welcome to do so. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 8, 2003

50-DAYS TO PENTECOST Jesus offers "living water" to those who are thirsty. What prerquisites did Jesus say were necesary in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

✎ When was the last time you fed a baby oatmeal? Peaches or applesauce? How about my all time favorite green beans or peas? Regardless of what you may be serving when your baby does not want to eat his or her entire body gets engaged in the struggle. The jaws become cast iron letting ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Is Holiness Dying Out?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 21, 2002

The call to holiness is still being answered, but oftentimes at the expense of "The Great Commission" Seeking Jesus is for everyone and all the time.

Sermon Title: Why is Holiness Dying Out? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 23, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As I was driving back from the hospital the other morning, I was reflecting and praying about the sad state that our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20, Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: *other

Baptized And Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Jul 5, 2002

Everyone is Baptized and Filled with The Holy Spirit, or are they?

Do all Christians receive the Holy Spirit through the Baptism at the time of conversion? Yes they do! Then, why do we refer to the Infilling of the Holy Spirit? There is a significant difference. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs during the time of conversion when Jesus Christ is accepted as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Privilege Of Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 6, 2002

The way God’s people should live.

THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING A HOLY LIFE DT 7 When you’re in your 90s and looking back, it’s not going to be how much money you made or how many awards you’ve won. It’s really "What did you stand for? Did you make a positive difference for people?" -- Elizabeth Dole, Politician "Everyone thinks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holiness-The Answer To Hypocrisy

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A call to holiness to thwart the accusation of hypocrisy in the church.

Holiness – The Answer to Hypocrisy Romans 12:1-2, Various Scriptures I. Introduction Over the past 4 weeks we have taken a rather extensive and intensive look at holiness. The first week we looked at the importance of holiness in our lives. We saw that holiness is not just some nice notion we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Day Inn Keeper Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.

"She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other