Sermons on Holy Roller:

Holy Family Flight

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 31, 2016

The story of the three wise men and the Holy Family's flight to Egypt shows God's tender care for every detail of our lives. We need to stay under God’s protection, count on God’s provision. and watch for God’s plan.

Matthew 2:1-15 Holy Family Flight Have you ever wondered what God was up to? Or whether he would help you? Or when he would answer your prayers? If so, then today’s story is for you. I love the wise men of Christmas. Don’t you? These mysterious travelers from afar, representing a whole world in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

And The Holy Spirit Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 6, 2017

The Holy Spirit leads us, not we the Holy Spirit.

And the Holy Spirit Said Acts 13:1-4 Everything was going well at the church at Antioch. The leadership team presided over a growing and vibrant cross-cultural church. This new church plant already was held in high repute and had reached the ears of the Apostles and leaders of the parent church at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are just that GIFTS, like salvation everything we receive from God is a GIFT, not earned....given as God WILLS!

I Corinthians 12:4 “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” “Diversities”, here, means distinction, variety, difference. Then, this is saying, there are many different gifts, but all gifts come by the same Spirit. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Holiness In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Are you living up to the life God gives you? You’re endeared and endowed; now what?

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to spend the rest of his life as a contemplative (i.e., monk). "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, "do you understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2017

To establish that the work of the Holy Spirit encompasses these three areas for discussion: the revelation of Christ; the resurrection of Christ, and our regeneration to Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Revelation of Christ 2. Resurrection of Christ 3. Regeneration to Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “The Work of the Holy Spirit.” We will review three aspects of His work in the New Testament. The believer learns of the doctrine ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 10:17-18, Titus 3:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Be Holy... Mission Impossible?

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 22, 2017

Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a difficult time just being a decent husband and father. How am I supposed to be as holy as God Himself? I’m just human. I make mistakes. Why am I being commanded to do something that seems to be impossible?

Please turn in your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:13-22… [READ] Our key verses this morning are verses 15-16… “15 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” Be Holy… How is this even possible? I have a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Timothy 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Romans 10:13-14, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 3:1-3, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 14:2-3, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 1:13-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Sacred, It Is Holy, It Is Pentecost

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017

We must yield to the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Who abides within your very being. Yield to the Promise, Purity and Power that God has graciously given to his people. And when we do It is Sacred, It is Holy, It is Pentecost.

This is Pentecost Sunday…... and the liturgical color is red …. The color representing …...the presence of the Holy Spirit. “Pentecost” … designates … the 50th day … after Passover Pentecost is a Jewish Feast Day……. known as …the Feast of Weeks … or the … Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Amazing Holy Spirit

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 4, 2017

A sermon based on all three Year A lectionary pericopes for the Day of Pentecost: Numbers 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39.

Day of Pentecost Yr A, 4/06/2017 Num 11:24-30; Acts 2:1-21; Jn 7:37-39 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The amazing Holy Spirit” Today we celebrate the third major festival of the church year, the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost means fifty, and so it is an appropriate name, since Pentecost Sunday falls ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Numbers 11:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Works Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 11, 2017

The Holy Spirit has been designated as our Helper until we see our Lord and Master. But who is He? What does He want of us? How can He help?

Who is the Holy Spirit; Is He a “He”; Is He an “It”; Is He some “Force”; and why is He here? These are some of the questions that I personally or others have asked me over the years. “He” is real; “He” is the Spirit of God and of Jesus Christ and “He” is not the “Force”, as in Star Wars. “He” is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: *other

Living A Holy Lifestyle

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 23, 2017

Five points concerning living a holy lifestyle

Living A Holy Lifestyle What does it mean to live a holy lifestyle? Here are five points to consider in doing so. "Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." John 2:5. Jesus’ mother gave this command to servants at the wedding at Cana. To be holy, we must OBEY the Word of God. II. "Do as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit In Galatians

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

Galatians study

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN GALATIANS INTRODUCTION. -- The Epistle to the Galatians is a short book but a wonderfully instructive one. Its principal teaching is concerning God's way of justification. But it is very rich along other lines. One of the principal lines of thought is the contrast between living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Holy Night

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 23, 2015

Once each year, Christmas comes around again to remind us that God's Son has come to earth...and now we must do the singing! He came to earth to save us and reconcile us to the God who made us and loves us.

Well, it's all over with. The weeks of preparation, the four weeks of Advent, the pageants and concerts, the shopping, gift-wrapping, delivering, waiting for loved ones to come...it's all over, and the celebrations can begin. There's no better way to celebrate this joyous night than by singing. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

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