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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Pursuing Holiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,241 views

    This is the second sermon in this series based on Jerry Bridges book, "The Pursuit Of Holiness".

    Pursuing Holiness – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is called to live a holy life. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. The Bible says: “He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness Is Power

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018
     | 4,813 views

    Church not growing? You're not growing? Church and your life is mundane? Check your definition and implementation of holiness.

    1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021
     | 1,810 views

    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

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Forbearance Of Our Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015
     | 3,728 views

    Why does God not put an end to all the terror and sin? Because of His loving forbearance, which we are called to participate in.

    24th and Last Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form Today’s Introit antiphon speaks for God: "I think thoughts of peace, not affliction. You shall call upon me and I will hear, and bring you back from your captivity all over the world." The Gradual speaks of our affirmation that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Hiding Place

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
     | 4,294 views

    Corri Ten Boom wrote a best selling book in 1973 called, “The Hiding Place.” In 1975 it was made into a movie by the same name.

    The book and the movie are about the true story of how the Ten Boom family quietly sheltered Jews in their small house until Nazis discovered the ''hiding place.'' This is the remarkable true story of Corrie’s and her sister Betsie's endurance of the death camp, and of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dance Of Holiness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 10, 2021
     | 3,223 views

    What does it mean to live a life of Holiness?

    Title: The Dance of Holiness Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40; 2 Peter 3:18; Proverbs 4:18 Theme: Walking in Holiness INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about holiness. In particular, I want to talk to you today about living the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope For A Hopeless Mess Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2014
     | 6,403 views

    Our Past, Shame, The Holy Spirit, Our Testimony

    John 4:4-26 (p. 741) May 18, 2014 Introduction: [Brennan Manning tells a story in “Lion and Lamb” of a recent convert to Jesus who was approached by an unbelieving friend. His friend’s first statement: “So you’ve been converted to Christ?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hush Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2025
     | 533 views

    Because God reigns over all, I must allow Him to rule over all of me.

    The Hush of Holiness Psalm 99:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill August 23-24, 2025 When I was a student at Moody Bible Institute, I served as a summer missionary in Zimbabwe where I taught in a Bible college. At the end of our time, our team took a trip to Victoria Falls, which is one of the largest and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wholly Holy

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008
     | 3,370 views

    A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

    Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Appeal For Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,221 views

    Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

    Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    For the Christian, holy living is not an option it is a requirement

    Holiness is not an option Hebrews 12 Jeff Bridges says, "Christians can never in themselves merit salvation through their personal holiness." Our Righteousness is like a filthy rag before a holy God. One of the early church fathers said, "Even our tears of repentance must be washed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hopeful Holiness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,523 views

    God wants us to be hopeful, holy and wholehearted.

    Hopeful Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21 Rev. Brian Bill October 11-12, 2014 After listening to a long and drawn-out sermon, a boy walked out of the service with a big frown on his face. He had a rough morning because his dad had corrected him several times to keep him from fidgeting. Seeing his long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 20, 2025
     | 365 views

    The Holy Spirit is the third person in the Trinity who a lot of Christians have not paid attention to, but without Him, we are nothing.

    The Holy Spirit The Bible established that there is only one God. In this one God, we see three secrets. 1. God, who has an image. 2. God, who is called the Word. 3. God of the Spirit. Today, we already know about the God who has an image. He created the heaven and the earth. So, whenever you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holiness Is Right

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 38,825 views

    Regardless of the laws that are passed by the Supreme Court Holiness is Right.

    Holiness is Right By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. . Hebrews 12:14 – “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”. Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    What is Biblical holiness? Is it a bunch of rules or does God define it for us in His Word?

    Pursuit of Holiness 1 Peter 1:1-1:17, 1:13-1:21 Introduction- We have come out of an extremely exciting service last week. For it to be Easter week and have: Several people come front and acknowledge that God is doing something is special. To have one person accept Christ as Lord and Savior is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene