Sermons on Pursuing Holiness:

Scriptural Aspects Of Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the fourth sermon in a series of four entitled “Our Identity In Christ” which takes four of the many Scriptural principles underlying the doctrine of our identity in Christ to undergird our belief system and effect behavioral change.

The Greatest Day in my life physically was the day I was born. The Greatest Day in my life spiritually was the day I was born again. The Greatest Decision I ever made physically was the day I chose to walk. The Greatest Decision I ever made spiritually was choosing to walk according to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Is A Challenge

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007

Godliness is not an option it is a command with a great challenge

Godliness is a Challenge Joshua 24 He had served as Moses’ servant. He had been Moses’ general for the armies of Israel. He and Caleb had been the only spies that came back from the promised land, wanting to go in. He had taken over leadership of Israel after Moses’ death. He led Israel into the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Mules Don't Work

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 12, 2007

Too many Christians settle for being forgiven and fail to recognize that dead sinners do not disobey God. We can live in obedience because we are alive to God and dead to sin.

My purpose is to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to surrender their lives to Jesus and to live in obedience to him. Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will surrender their lives to God in prayer – at the altar rail if they want to prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Simplify Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006

Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Empty Cube And God's Design

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 4, 2006

A sermon on the law for Christians.

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2006 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Deuteronomy 4:1-9 “The Empty Cube and God’s Design” In the west end of Paris stands La Grande Arche de la Defense. Work on La Grande Arche began in 1982 and was completed in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Creeping Things

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Notice the Glorious Joy that is ours. Vs. 8-9 A. Three points in 2 parallel verses. Though you have not seen him, you love him even though you do not see him now, you believe in him are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Ready For Action Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in First Peter

I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trails! vs. 6 G. You believe in a real person, Jesus! vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Your Hope? Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Where is your hope? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trials! vs. 6 G. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Condemn Yourself Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

Looking at the list of sins in chapter 1, we feel pretty good about ourselves, don’t we? We’re not at all like that, are we? Those are bad people, aren’t they? But what is this we read in Romans 2?

Romans 2:1-11 Looking at the list of sins in chapter 1, we feel pretty good about ourselves, don’t we? We’re not at all like that, are we? Those are bad people, aren’t they? But what is this we read in Romans 2? 1) When you judge another, you condemn yourself. • The judgement of God rightly falls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day without giving regard to the laws tha

The Law of the Harvest Seven Principles to Consider Galantines 6:6-10 Intro: Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praised By God Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 21, 2006

There are so many today endeavoring for the praises of man. Many spend their life seeking the praise and approval of others. Would it not be better to receive the praise of God instead of the praise of man? How does one receive the praise of God?

Praised by God By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God’s Word says (Romans 2:28-29 NIV) "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. {29} No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Better Person Even If It Hurts Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

God wants to bless us. The more we allow Him to change us the more we will enjoy His blessings.

NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. God desires for us to live an abundant life. However, He has given us the way that we must follow in order to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your View Of God

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 23, 2006

Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted… to that extent your life is out of focus.

Intro: Before Beth and I married, I had to do my own laundry. My technique of washing clothes was just like almost every other single male in the history of the U.S. – Everything in one load if possible. Blue jeans were washed with dress shirts, white socks, underwear, and everything else. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prescripcion Para Avivamiento Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 27, 2006

Primero de una serie de mensages acerca de avivamiento entitulado 7 Categorias de Limpieza

PRESCRIPCION PARA AVIVAMIENTO Greg Frizell, el Pastor de nosotros cuando estabamos en Memphis , TN, el dice “Si nuestras iglesias tienen alguna esperanza de un verdadero avivamiento, debe de comenzar con una profunda humillacion y santidad.” Y el basa esto en la Escritura de Hebreos 12:14 que ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Baptist