Sermons on Holy Things:

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 10, 2012

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does he do?

Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. Introduction It would be good to review for a moment the discussion of the book. Paul is concerned about divisions in the church. The Corinth saints have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Holy Maker Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 30, 2014

Jesus prayed that God would form us into people set apart for active dedication and service by the reality of his communication with us.

We have been dissecting the prayer Jesus prayed for us. He prayed that we would have his joy, the kind of joy that comes with suffering. He prayed we would have his holiness, the kind that makes the world hate us. Last week we discovered He prayed we would be left behind to be salt, light, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Are The Father, Son, And Holy Spirit The Same Essence?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 25, 2023

In the church, a lot of confusing language is used to try and explain or define things.

Today we will look at the Trinity, often defined as "one in ‘essence,’ three in person." What does that mean exactly? God is three Persons, and the name 'God' implies one ‘essence.’ If God is "three Persons," how can there be "one" ‘essence’? The meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:9-10, Acts 1:4-5, Isaiah 28:11-12, 2 Chronicles 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Holiness

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

Reasons To Shout

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

There are some things a Christian ought to be willing to shout about.

REASONS TO SHOUT TEXT: Numbers 10:5 INTRODUCTION: A. A TRUMPET IS A BOLD INSTRUMENT WHICH MAKES A BOLD SOUND 1. A trumpet is not what we would call a "mellow" instrument. 2. A trumpet is an instrument which is blown for bold actions. 3. A trumpet is not sounded for timid, wimpy Mr. Milktoast ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5, Numbers 10:1-5

You Are Holy Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Anglican

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

Born To Holiness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Family

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Holy

Contributed by Anthony Roberts on Jan 5, 2002

The Attributes of GOD include Holiness and He requires us to follow that pattern not of ourselves but only by His devine Grace and Power in us through the Holy Spirit.

GOD IS . . . HOLY “Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 20:7). Isaiah 6:1-8 6:1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2Above it stood the seraphims: each ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of Holiness

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 31, 2002

This outline sets forth the characteristics of the beauty of holiness and that the object of that beauty is the worship of God.

THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles 16:29. As we begin a new year, one excellent resolution that every child of God needs to make is to make this year a year when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29, Philippians 2:5-8, Psalm 96:9, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness In Holiness

Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007

This sermon is intended to describe what true holiness is. Its not merely an outward change, but rather a heart change, and that there can be happiness in true scriptural holiness.

Happiness in Holiness By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Intro: **Can we find Happiness in Holiness? 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." NKJV Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Ambition

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 10, 2007

In Christ can be found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth.

HOLY AMBITION Philippians 3:7-14 Paul’s Damascus Road encounter with the Lord (Acts 9) completely turned him around. It revolutionized his whole being. In Christ he had found a limitless supply of spiritual wealth that made everthing else as worthless. May we cultivate the holy and heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Dedication To Holiness Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 2 in a series on holiness as seen in the book of Leviticus

Dedication to Holiness Lesson 2 from Leviticus I. Introduction A. God’s Holiness and Ours 1. Holiness demanded by God a) Leviticus 11:44 – “…You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” b) 2 Corinthians 7:1 – “…let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ