Sermons on Holy Words:

Holy . . . Spirit!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

HOLY . . . SPIRIT! June 8, 2014 Acts 2 The last book by Henri Nouwen was called Sabbatical Journeys. In it, he wrote about some friends who were trapeze artists, called the Flying Rodleighs. The head of the family, Rodleigh told Nouwen, “As a flyer, I must have complete trust in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Veteran Of Holiness?

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

To be a top Soldier in the Army of the Lord, one cannot often be AWOL from formation. Excessive absenteeism from Church leads to a weak line of defense against the battles of everyday life in the ungodly environment we face in this world.

Have you been in any battles lately? Did you win, or were you put down? Sometimes it seems that our daily walk with the Lord is definitely a form of warfare. In your biggest battle, were you about ready to surrender and give it up? Some folks do. Some give up without a fight, some give up after a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pharisee Or Holiness?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

There are many who would argue that a Pharisee and one who believes in holiness are one in the same. I beg to differ. True holiness affects the external and the internal. It affects the acts and the attitude.

Are you a Pharisee or are you Holiness? Let us see if there is a difference and determine to understand why some people have trouble differentiating between the two. Pharisee = a person in the role of religious service who believes that his or her title and/or office automatically make him or her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Be A Holy People! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 3, 2018

God called the Hebrews of old in the dessert to be holy and Christians are a Holy Priesthood!

Let us again remind ourselves of 2 Timothy 3:16-17.. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Whatever God says, it is useful for us (2 Timothy 3:16-17)! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Ground

Contributed by Michael Adams on Aug 6, 2018

Treating Our Church Sanctuary as Holy Ground

HOLY GROUND The Tabernacle was a place of beauty, the colors, the décor. The Tabernacle ran lengthwise east to west. Entering into the seven foot high walls the first item was the Altar of Burnt Offering. The Bronze Laver was just before the tent inside of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2016

We were called to the end that we might be holy.

II. CALLED TO BE HOLY. A. CALLED TO BELONG TO JESUS. Romans 1:6. Paul numbers the saints in Rome with those of all nations who are “obedient to the faith” (Romans 1:5). Amongst all these, Christian believer, you are “the called” of Jesus Christ. This calling is efficacious, and connects us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Romans 1:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy People Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

Holiness is not a popular subject these days. Maybe because there are so few people who count holiness as a goal, or even as a value. But the Bible says a lot about holiness.

Colossians 1:2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We’ve talked about grace & peace in previous devotions (Ephesians 1 & Philippians 1). Today, let’s focus on holiness. Holy People Have you thought much about ...read more

Denomination: *other

God's Holiness

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger For Holiness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command!

Hunger for Holiness October 25, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command! Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ground Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2016

where is holy ground

As we heard from the children this morning, “Joshua fought the Battle of Jericho and the walls came a tumbling down!” Did Joshua actually just do it all alone by himself? God was with Joshua and won the Battle of Jericho! It was actually the Lord Jesus Christ who was with Joshua! How ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Moments

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2019

Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today.

Introduction: Our lives are laced with “Holy Moments.” The day we gave our lives to Jesus, the time that we received our healing, our ministry calling etc. Let’s look at some “Holy Moments” today. I. PERSONAL EXPERIENCES All of us have our own personal experiences with God. That’s what makes us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, John 19:30, Matthew 28:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:1-27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Acts 10:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blood Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2019

Why is there so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus in the Bible? What difference does it make that Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the grave?

OPEN: As I was working on today’s sermon I was looking at some old Gospel hymns and I was pleasantly surprised at the # of hymns that - mentioned the blood of Christ. So I thought we’d do this this morning is sing just a few of them: • Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Holy

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 3, 2021

God says we are to be holy as He is.

God is holy and there is nothing in Him that is unholy. God's nature is to be perfect and true, in Him we find perfection in everything that He stands for and does. He does not dwell in a place that does not stand in truth. For he is the Almighty god that sits on His throne in holiness. From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 96:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Is Holy Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

If a letter came to your house addressed to "the saints" at your residence, how would you respond? Or, when you read the challenge anywhere in the Bible: "Be ye holy for I the Lord your God Am Holy!" how do you receive it?

Ephesians 5:25 "... Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for it, that he might make it holy with His own blood, and present it to Himself pure and radiant, without any spot or wrinkle, holy and blameless." In the Bible account of Gideon you may recall that Israel was being menaced ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Nazarene