Sermons on Listening To The Holy Spirit:

Holy Reverence

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000

Thoughts from Hebrews

“By faith, Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.” I do not believe I have ever regretted the wording of the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Orthodox

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

God Is Holy

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 28, 2002

I attempt to define God’s holiness and how that should have a profound affect on our lives.

God Is Holy “As soon as children are old enough to speak, one of the first questions parents ask is, “How big are you?” Children seem to always give the same answer, “I’m soooo big!” They generally raise their hands to get additional stature, as if to say, “I’m huge. I’m enormous. There’s no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Revelation 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Holy Ground

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004

Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the Holiness of God is central to our understanding of the christian faith and a true relationship with God.

GOD IS HOLY – ISAIAH 6.1-8 If someone called you ‘holy’ would you take it as a compliment? Well it may depend whether or not something was appended to ‘holy’. I mean if they said your were a ‘holy Joe’ or a ‘holy roller’ that would not be complimentary. Secondly it would depend on how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holiness On Trial

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 10, 2005

The Holy God faces an unjust trial that purchases our justification! Jesus is the Lamb of God.

Holiness on trial. Lk22:66-23:25. NWCC 13 March 2005 The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the centre aisle to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Holy Thursday

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005

A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Holiness Passe? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Practical Holiness

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 13, 2003

A holy God wants us to know that holiness is what He longs for in us.

Several weeks ago, when I deposited a check at the bank, I asked for $100 in cash. “How would you like it?” the teller asked. “Twenties is fine,” I said. “Oh, I thought you might have to give half of it to your wife. Her name is on the check, too.” I said “It’s hers, too. We eat at the same ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-45

Denomination: Brethren

The Holy Way

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Dec 12, 2007

There is only one way to true happiness, joy, love, peace, and contentment...it is the Holy, Heavenly Highway!

The Holy Way Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 When I read today’s Old Testament Lesson on Wednesday, the day I set aside to prepare my sermons, many images came to my mind…the most obvious was the Wizard of Oz. I pictured the “Yellow Brick Road” that Dorothy, The Tin Man, The Lion, the Scarecrow, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: *other

Promises And Holiness Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 11 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; highlighting the great promises of God and their conditions.

Promises and Holiness Leviticus Lesson #11 I. Introduction A. God’s Promises 1. God has made many promises to His people. a) The Promise of His Presence – Hebrews 13:5 b) The Promise of Protection – Genesis 15:1 c) The Promise of Power – Philippians 4:13 d) The Promise of Providence – Romans ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Fisherman!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 8, 2007

Peter meets the Holy, and wonders what he should do.

Welcome to round 637 of “Fights over stuff that’s not as important as everyone thinks it is.” Older translations have Jesus telling Simon he will now be a “fisher of men,” while newer ones say he will catch or fish for people. Folks who prefer the older version point to the rhythm of the words and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

This sermon deals with personal holiness and freedom from sin. Part 1 of 3

Personal Holiness: Freedom From Sin Romans 6:1-10 June 26, 2005 I. Introduction A. The text today, Paul is addressing what it means to live a life of personal holiness 1. Paul addresses this issue because of the curse of Original Sin a. Original sin has come to mankind because of the headship of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist