Sermons on Holy Thoughts:

Holy Heroes: Superman Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Superman Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/29/2013 Most of you have probably figured out by now that I’m a really big geek. I wear that name like a badge of honor because I’ve earned it. I started collecting comic-books almost as soon as I could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Holy Heart Check

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship & Holiness (1)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

Disicpleship to Jesus & a Holy Life are inseperable!

Discipleship & Holiness (#1) (Matthew 16:21-26) (*delay reading the text*) Let us begin this next series of What We Believe & Why We Believe It by establishing from the outset this one truth that we all must accept: It is God’s will that Christians are to be holy! Before the foundations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conceived By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The third phrase of the Creed: "Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary"

CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55 As we delve deeper into the ancient church document called the Apostles’ Creed, we come to a line representing an issue that has sparked debate across two thousand years. The line we talked about last week, “And in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Methodist

Empowered With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2010

Pursue to build and have ‘unity in the body of Christ’ for the Holy Spirit to be work in and through our lives effectively by the operation of the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ which have a profound impact on the lives of others around us.

Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could not afford to buy a conveyance for himself. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Holy Night Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

“O Holy Night” is of the most beautiful and favorite songs that tells of the Savior’s birth in Bethlehem. What many people don’t realize is that the combined talents of three much unexpected people brought us this song. In fact, this song is the result of the work a wine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 30, 2020

We must be aware every moment of our lives that we are responsible to the testimony of our lips.

HOLINESS, THE CHRISTIAN’S LIFE STYLE “You must be made new in mind and spirit, and put on the new nature of God’s creating, which shows itself in the just and devout life called for by the truth.” Ephesians 4:23-24 NEB “There was no king in Israel at that time. Everyone did whatever they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping The Sabbath Holy

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 3, 2018

A closer look at the observance of the Sabbath

Weekend Message/Devotion June 3, 2018 Mark 2:23-3:6 Keeping the Sabbath Holy “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 This is a subject that always brings out responses from extreme legalism to extreme liberal interpretation. “And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lying To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 4, 2017

If God killed every Christian who lied, the churches would be empty. This does not excuse lying, but it does acknowledge our fallibility. The message is a study of one couple that attempted to deceive God and what He did about their deceit.

“A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke.. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Part 6- Receive the Holy Spirit Review/Recap Continue our series on the book of Acts. Scott Wilson wrote a book called- Act Normal. To paraphrase Scott Wilson- We will stand out in the world as we fit into God’s pattern for the normal Christian life. Stories of- lives of men/women we see in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

Part of a 2 part series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16: 6-16 Sunday, May 26, 2002 Last week being Pentecost, we started teaching on the Holy Spirit. Scripture says that we can quench the spirit, that we can hold its outflowing in our lives. As part of salvation, God has promised the inflowing of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2018

Holy! Holy! Holy is the Lord God Almighty, amen? What His holiness demanded, His grace provided in Jesus Christ our Lord. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ. When God looks at me, He sees the holiness of the blessed Savior.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Revelation 15:3-4, Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Holy Spirit Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2019

The Holy Spirit gives us power to accomplish His plans.

Holy Spirit Power Acts 2:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill October 5-6, 2019 Read Acts 2:1-13 while playing sounds of wind and showing video of Fire This weekend, we’re encountering some of the most important words ever written because this passage describes something entirely new and amazing. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Holy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 18, 2021

In that moment, when Jesus paid the penalty for our sin, something wonderful happened. He came down from the cross, took all His holiness and wove it into a suit of clothes and gave it to you and me. We walk around today wearing the holiness of Jesus Christ.

Pastor and author John MacArthur remembers a conversation that he once had with a well-known charismatic pastor who told MacArthur that Jesus sometimes comes into his bathroom while he’s shaving in the morning and puts his arms around him and they talk together. I love MacArthur’s incredulous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 15:3-4, Hebrews 12:14, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 24:3-4, Isaiah 60:10, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist