Sermons about Pursuing Holiness

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

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One of the most difficult attributes for us to understand as humans is the holiness of God. This sermon attempts to describe it, but like all others, cannot do the subject justice!

If you want to know or learn more about God, one of the most important things you need to learn about Him is that He is Holy. His holiness is probably one of the most prominent attribute that is talked about in scripture. The word “holy” is mentioned over 600 times in the Bible. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 23, 2001

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Our God is Holy and He expects those who love Him to be holy also!

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to look an attribute of God that is one that is central to God and who He is.  The attribute that I want us to consider today is one that when we understand it, it will change our whole outlook on our relationship with God. Once we understand this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

02 Pursuing What Matters: The Church At Birth Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2012

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Features of the early church. 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The Resurrected Jesus 2. v. 5 They Received The Promise Of The HS 3. v. 12-13 They Were Obedient To His Word 4. v. 14 They Were United In Spirit 5. v. 15-20 They Honored Th

- What do the disciples think will happen when they receive the SP? – (v. 6) - What are some major ways their idea of the kingdom differs from Jesus? – (v.7-8) - HS brings newness of life - What are the features of the early church? 1. v. 3-4 - They Were In Fellowship With The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Is Healthy Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

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So this morning we are going to talk about proportion in the Christian life. To guide our thoughts our primary text will be Titus 2:11-14.

Holiness is Healthy Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 Third Sunday of Lent One of the books that in recent years has caused a ruckus inside and outside of the church is The DiVinci Code by Dan Brown. The seed for the story is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Holy Amputee

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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Jesus expects us to deal ruthlessly with our own sin.

A Holy Amputee Matthew 5:27-30 I’d like to read the following from a Grand Junction, Colorado News Article from May 2, 2003: With no water and as little hope of survival, Aspen mountaineer Aron Ralston, 27, used a pocketknife to amputate his own arm and free himself from a boulder weighing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Holiness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

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This sermon explores the call to holiness, emphasizing it as a journey of becoming more like God in character, reflected in our everyday lives.

Warm greetings, beloved family of God! Isn't it a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We have been called to this place, at this time, to hear a message from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Topics: Application, Holiness

Striving For Holiness

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002

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This sermons takes a look at why it is that we as Christians should strive for holiness and then looks at three practical applications to help us to strive for that holiness.

A Man was sitting in his recliner when his youngest son walked in and asked if he could ask his a few questions. The Father said sure but he asked what is this for? The young boy replied, “It’s for a project as school. We have to write a report about a role model in our life.” His father was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Feb 18, 2011

based on 7 ratings

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The way to personal holiness.

Personal Holiness! Reading: 1 Peter 1v15-16 Modern day television programs have taught us the wrong way to deal with relationships,…how to deal with our money,…what we should and should not value,…and how to evaluate what is right or wrong. In other words,…our culture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 6, 2010

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What does it mean to be a sacrifice? How will that affect the way we live?

The nature of Holiness If there is one concept in the bible that seems to be foreign to us in 2016, almost to the point of incomprehensible is the concept of sacrifice. Not the concept of making sacrifices for something or someone, we all do that on a fairly regular basis. As parents we make ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Inside Out - The Battle For Personal Holiness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

based on 199 ratings

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Encouragement to recognize the battle grounds of personal holiness.

Inside Out- The Battle for Personal Holiness Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we will continue our look at holiness, which, as we established last week, is very near and dear to the heart of God, and should, therefore, be near and dear to us as well. Before we get into today’s specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Holy Hands Bring Holy People

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006

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Dr. Wood used this sermon to bring his listeners to the point of understanding that the first church was on target to build the church of today. He used an illustration to show God’s desire to have breakout churches reaching people for Jesus.

Suppose I take a match and drop it into a can of gasoline? Suddenly it would have a great release of energy. On the other hand I can take that same can of gasoline and put into the tank of a car and it can go through the course of gas lines and make its way into the carburetor and then it be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness - H.o.l.y.

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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In this sermon I use the word HOLY to describe aspects of being like Chist or holiness. Humbleness, Obedience, Loving, and Yielded.

H.O.L.Y. Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Title: An introduction to Holiness Would you join with me by opening your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:15-16. Our scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2007

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The Holy Spirit Is Our Holy Helper 1) Sent by the Father and the Son 2) Sent to help us see the truth

How many of you remember watching the TV show “The Lone Ranger”? The Lone Ranger and his trustee horse Silver were my favourite “superheroes” growing up. I thought the Lone Ranger cool, not only because he could ride a horse, but because he was somewhat mysterious. He would appear out of nowhere to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Holy Rock Makes A Holy Church Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 3, 2007

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3rd in a 4 part series. When we proclaim faith in Jesus Christ we begin to build a life in faith and a ministry to others. That faith is the rock the church is built on.

When I first started in the summer seminary program back in the summer of 1992, I had a professor named Dr. Rodney Roberts, who was a United Methodist preacher from New Mexico. I had him for two different classes. Both of these classes were interesting, but the most enlightening was a class in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness – Part 1 – God Is Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

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In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet.

"Holiness – Part 1 – God is Holy" 1 Peter 1:15-19 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “… 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-19, Leviticus 20:7-8, Mark 12:30-31, Exodus 20:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 26:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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