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  • David Taylor avatar

    Hope And Holiness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 4,831 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 David Taylor We are in the midst of a first of three mini series in 1 Peter. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) we are looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, suffering, and holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Be Holy

    Contributed by Mark Richardson on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    Reasons we should live a life of commitment to Christ.

    Why Be Holy: Text: I Peter 1:13-24 Why be Holy? Why should I go to the trouble of living for the Lord? Holy means, “Different”! God is most Holy, or most different! Most people don’t want to be different, they want to be like everybody else. They really don’t want to stand out! But God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Rights

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 27,725 views

    You have the right to Praise the Lord.

    “Understanding Your Rights” 1st Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Often times you will see someone or speak with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Being Holy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    Here we learn 5 ways to live a holy life.

    BEING HOLY By Chuck Hendrix 1 Peter 1:13, Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge People? No! Love People And God!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 15, 2015
     | 3,131 views

    "Love" has degenerated in our society. Only God's love can fill the emptiness. Satan hates love and has always tried to destroy it.

    Judge People? No! Love People and God! by Kelly Durant 2-15-15 Matt. 22:35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No Compromise On Holiness Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,878 views

    An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

    Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013
     | 6,117 views

    Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

    Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025
     | 155 views

    How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Ground

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Aug 6, 2018
     | 4,114 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    A Holy Visit From God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    When God visits His people He comes not just to heal and deliver, but ultimately to transform us (thoughts from "From Visitation to Habitation" by Francis Frangipane.)

    A Holy Visit From God Reading- Foxes Book of Martyrs- Stephen. Stephen- first martyr of- Christian church- 34-36AD. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. NASU He ended up in a controversy with the Jews/arrested. Stephen eloquently ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Conformity And Holiness

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,348 views

    This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

    CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,755 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

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    And All God's People Said Amen

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015
    based on 61 ratings
     | 33,669 views

    There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Nadasi avatar

    Holy Ground

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

    John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,162 views

    The seventh phrase of the Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit"

    THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: John 16:12-15; Acts 2:1-18 This week we move into the second part of the Creed. The first part was almost exclusively about the nature and life of Jesus, but in this second part we branch out to a listing of other Christian beliefs. The difficult piece is that the Creed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist