Sermons on Pursuing Holiness:

Hallowing Vessels

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 29, 2009

A Christian is to pursue righteousness, which means giving both to men and to God their due; at faith, which means loyalty and reliability which both come from trust in God; at love, which is the utter determination never to seek anything but the highest

Opening illustration: Many years ago, there was a learned Hebrew professor at Princeton Seminary named Robert Dick Wilson. He could read more than 30 Semitic languages! One time about twelve years after Donald Grey Barnhouse had graduated; he went back to the seminary to preach to the students. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey To Righteousness

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Pursuing righteousness means coming in right standing with God

Journey to righteousness Matthew 6:33 - but seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Definition of righteousness - being in right standing with God The door to righteousness is faith Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

A Holy Call A Holy City A Holy Comforter

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The Lord Calls Equips and Comforts his servants

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10 – 22:5 John 14: 23-29 A HOLY CALL A HOLY CITY A HOLY COUNSELOR In scripture God is referred to as HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. He is God in three persons, the Holy trinity. When I looked at the scripture passages for today in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Holiness Of God / Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Michael Grant on Jun 21, 2018

In this sermon from Isaiah chapter 6 we explore the subject of the holiness of God and how it should impact our lives.

Isaiah 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Zechariah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023

As we pursue to be more like God, He will meet us where we are at so that will become more and more like Him(or Holy)

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Zechariah 8:1-17, Genesis 12:2-3, Romans 8:1-4, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-M'kaddesh "The Eternally Self-Existent One Who Sanctifies" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2011

Have you tried and tried to be holy only to fail time and time again? If so, then the liberating truth that you need is found in God's Name Jehovah-M’Kaddesh (Jehovah Who Sanctifies).

Purpose: To define holiness and its importance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue holiness. INTRODUCTION: One Sunday on their way home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the preacher's sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh? Why is that?" The little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014

A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Practical Faith - Creating An Environment Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 19, 2020

Today's message is a part of our Practical Faith sermon series. It is taken from Joshua's last words to the people, in how they were to create an environment of faith to be welcoming to God in their pursuit of His presence and promises.

Practical Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 ***Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/is8neubfT54 ***Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/CIskhaZT#fJZTZCSdw8X47FPCPPjVZ3kGh09M74vYZOXIwRbDedw Today we’re ending our 3 part series in the book of Joshua as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Holiness: Our Great And Indispensable Possession

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Aug 16, 2020

God wants His children to be holy and prepare for glory. Whatever anyone possesses, knows or experiences, whatever privileged position anyone holds or right being enjoyed on earth, without holiness, he has not got enough.

God wants His children to be holy and prepare for glory. Whatever anyone possesses, knows or experiences, whatever privileged position anyone holds or right being enjoyed on earth, without holiness, he has not got enough. All the things we possess; all the things we enjoy, including the ones ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 2 Peter 1:3, Luke 1:72-75, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Sanctified Christian Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Sanctification is the process by which a believer is set apart for God’s purposes, living a life that reflects His holiness. To live a sanctified Christian life means to intentionally separate oneself from sin and to pursue a life of purity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

LIVING A SANCTIFIED CHRISTIAN LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002

Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy As I Am Holy

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 29, 2006

God calls us to be holy as he is holy and calls us to a holy life.

BE HOLY BECAUSE I AM HOLY We serve a holy God. He tells us in Lev 11:44 that he is holy. Lev 11:44 I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves about on the ground. Lev 11:45 I am the LORD who brought ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Holy As I Am Holy

Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 1, 2001

God is calling us to be Holy, but that is easier said than done. This sermon looks at how we as Christians can be Holy as God is Holy!

INTRODUCTION This morning, I want everyone to take off their shoes. You might be saying, “Why do we have to take off our shoes? I have holes in my sock or I don’t have any socks at all or my feet smell”. I’ll just go ahead and tell you now, God doesn’t care if you have holes in your socks or no ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ