Sermons on Manifesting The Holy Spirit:

Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008

This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Nazarene

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

The WAY we live reflects the GOD we serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: A Call to Holy Living Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Living And Holy Sacrifice

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 26, 2021

God wants you to offer yourself as a living and holy sacrifice to him. He wants the whole of you not parts and pieces.

TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 (NLT) "And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Peace" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Worldly peace never lasts, only the inner peace from our Lord is forever.

Someone once said: “Peace is the brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.” Isn’t that true whether we’re talking about world peace or inner peace? It seems like it never lasts, and when we have it, we tend to expect that it will only be a matter of time before its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 18, 2003

This is the second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. May we learn what this joy is all about and be able to make application with it in our lives.

Fruit of the Spirit – Joy Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS Study of Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Joy The passage of Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004

This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeking God And Holiness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 2, 2003

Seeking God requires a commitment to growing in personal holiness.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering, in a broad sense, the topic of seeking God. What it means to pursue God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Why we should desire to do so, why it’s beneficial and even essential that we continue striving for God throughout our lives – ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Women Are Beautiful!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to be biblically beautiful.

We live in a society where sex sells and sells big. Sex is used to sell everything from acne medication to every type of material possession imaginable. Everyone wants to be one of the "beautiful people" and will buy, sell or sacrifice all to be in that select group. To be sexy is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God The Son Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the second sermon in a three part series on the Holiness of God.

Last Sunday morning I spoke to you about the Holiness of God. I focused on the holiness of God the Father. This morning I would like to focus our thoughts on the holiness of the Son – Jesus Christ. The holiness of the Father is expressed in Exodus 3:5 where Moses is told: “Draw not nigh hither: ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Holiness Of God And You

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 2, 2011

Does holiness matter?

The holiness of God is the attribute that is sorely neglected in our day. One man said that the glory of God is His intrinsic holiness. If this be true then it is to our advantage to understand and make sure that we communicate this to our people. The word we use as holiness is tied to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:6

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: The Standard Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Holiness is the divine standard of the Kingdom of God. It is not merely a religious concept but a lifestyle that reflects the nature of God. The call to holiness is a call to be set apart, to live in purity, and to be dedicated to God in every aspect of life.

HOLINESS: THE STANDARD OF THE KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." – Hebrews 12:14 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Ghost Troublemakers

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Feb 2, 2025

A troublemaker is defined as "one who insights someone else to rebel." Bringing it into a Christian perspective it would be “one who insights someone else to rebel against, or resist sin, Satan, & his works."

Acts 24:5 5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: (KJV) Acts 24:5 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker. He starts quarrels among all Jews throughout the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:5

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

On Lying To The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

On Lying to the Holy Ghost

Acts 5:1-16 On Lying to the Holy Ghost Intro - God Has - A Place for His Church - Not our place, but His place for us. A Purpose for His Church - To Witness, To Work, To Watch, To Wait. A Promise for His Church - Matthew 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational