Sermons on Personal Holiness:

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006

Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Colossians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2008

The Holy Spirit is such a powerful force that He changes us. But how does He do that, and how do we avoid being distracted by substitutes?

OPEN: During the Middle ages, in Florence Italy, there was a wealthy citizen by the name of Lorenzo de’Medici. He was a patron of the arts and very proud of the grand plays and pageants he staged for the citizens of the area. Among his productions were several amazingly realistic religious pageants ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jan 8, 2014

Everything God does is through or by the Holy Spirit. It is the active part God in time and space and is without a doubt the most misunderstood and undervalued member of the Trinity. Without the Holy Spirit we would not know God period.

“The Baptism of the Holy Spirit” Everything God does is through or by the Holy Spirit. It is the active part God in time and space and is without a doubt the most misunderstood and undervalued member of the Trinity. Without the Holy Spirit we would not know God period. Every time the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Ministries Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 28, 2005

Continuing series on the Holy Spirit

Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #2 ¡§Ministries of the Holy Spirit Text: I Corinthians 2:10-13 OPENING JOKE: ¡§The Holy Spirit is Better¡¨ A nice elderly woman was leaving church after the Sunday services. As she was in the back she shook the hand of the pastor and said, ¡§That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit In You. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007

This sermon looks at the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit whom enables the believer to witness in the world Acts 1:8.To develop unity in the Church Eph 4:1-6. And equips the Christian to live Holy lives and bear fruit Gal:5:16-25

“The Holy Spirit in you.” The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the gift of the risen Christ in dwelling His followers. The Day of Pentecost marks the inauguration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had ascended to the right hand of the Father and as promised the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ophelia Livingston on Jun 1, 2023

Pentecost Sunday and the promise Jesus made to his disciples.

The HIS-story of Pentecost is familiar, and it should be. Pentecost changes everything. In a moment the entire order of humanity changed. Once beloved creatures now we become children of the loving Father. Because we have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but to receive the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Holy Ghost A Gentleman? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2017

Does the Holy Spirit act contrary to our will? Is He just the suggester-in-chief?

Is the Holy Ghost a Gentleman? Acts 5:1-11 I don’t know how often I have heard that the Holy Ghost is a gentleman. It is often assumed that the Holy Ghost will not force His way on anyone. I use the older term Holy Ghost rather than the newer use of the Holy spirit because “ghost” comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit And Sanctification Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2012

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit does after conversion for the Christian (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Power From On High, chapter 9, and the Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 6)

HoHum: John MacArthur- A basic mark of true spirituality is a deep awareness of sin. In Scripture those who most despised their sinfulness were often those who were the most spiritual. Paul said he was the chief of sinners. Peter said to Jesus, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Host The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 28, 2021

The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit, is learning the life style of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 10:38-42 ¶ " Now it came to pass, as they went, that he "Jesus" entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elisha, The Holy Man Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2025

The Holy Scriptures give us the records of a good number of Saints, who were unquestionable people of character approved of God.  They were such a people of commitment to the Lord. One among them is Elisha, the Holy Man.

01.11.2025 All Saints Day Theme: Holy Man Text: 2 Kings 4:8-10   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endured forever! Introduction: In the entire Bible only a few persons are called ‘HOLY MAN’. One is Elisha, second one is John the Baptist apart from Jesus(John 6:69). The Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do When Your Culture Is Destroying Itself

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2024

Western culture cannot sustain itself if it continues as it has during the past several decades. How shall those who follow Christ respond when the culture in which we live moves inexorably toward self-destruction?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For ...read more

Denomination: Baptist