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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Hopeful Holiness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2014
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    God wants us to be hopeful, holy and wholehearted.

    Hopeful Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21 Rev. Brian Bill October 11-12, 2014 After listening to a long and drawn-out sermon, a boy walked out of the service with a big frown on his face. He had a rough morning because his dad had corrected him several times to keep him from fidgeting. Seeing his long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #holyones Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 16, 2014
     | 3,784 views

    Jude speaks about the coming Judgment and how it's only by God's mercy that we are considered saints, or holy ones.

    “Oh, when the saints go marching in Oh, when the saints go marching in Lord I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in.” Do you know what that song is about? Here’s a clue: it wasn’t originally a pep song for sports teams called the “Saints.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Holy Trip

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013
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    Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

    As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Holy . . . Spirit!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
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    A look at the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.

    HOLY . . . SPIRIT! June 8, 2014 Acts 2 The last book by Henri Nouwen was called Sabbatical Journeys. In it, he wrote about some friends who were trapeze artists, called the Flying Rodleighs. The head of the family, Rodleigh told Nouwen, “As a flyer, I must have complete trust in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness And You

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 12, 2015
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    God wants to use you, but if you don't know you're special, if you don't know and act like you're different, how can He?

    In our house, we had normal, everyday, sometimes chipped dishes that we used for all of our meals. THEN we had what we called the “good china.” The “good china” (which was grannies) only came out on special occasions. We didn’t even keep them with the ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Called To Holiness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 6, 2015
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    God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness.

    Called to Holiness June 28, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God did not call us to satisfy our pleasures, but has called us to holiness. Focus Passage: 1Thess. 4:1-8 Supplemental Passage: What may we say, then? are we to go on in sin so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
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    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holiness And Advent

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 24, 2015
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    Advent begins our journey towards Christmas. It is also a vital part of our holiness journey. Do we understand the true nature of a holiness journey? Let's see what the Holy Spirit has to share about our holiness journey!

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Genesis 17:1-8 and Psalms 25:1-10 Title: Holiness and Advent Proposition: Advent begins our annual journey towards Christmas. It is also a part of our holiness journey. INTRO: Grace and Peace to you this morning from God our Father and the LORD Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope And Holiness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
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    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Holy Calling Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2015
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    Examining God's purpose and work in redeeming a people for His glory.

    “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
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     | 12,042 views

    Jesus promises He will be with us in the form of the Holy Spirit

    The Work of the Holy Spirit Tell story of Taser power - how power intrigues us Big idea: what to expect from the Holy Spirit - knowing the Spirit is joyful part of being a Christian Continuing from last week - John 16:1-2 expect difficult times John 16:1-2 "All this I have told you so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Holy Mystery Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014
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     | 5,060 views

    The Church is God's amazing plan. We must not discount the importance of being called into that church through Christ.

    EPHESIANS # 5 We are exploring the grand themes of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. As you know, I love this letter! The heart of our hope is captured in the first 3 chapters and the practical implications of that hope are explored in the last 3 chapters. Paul opens by pouring out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
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     | 11,266 views

    God has given you the Holy Spirit, which is the Spirit of power. When you set out to do something for Him, know that His Spirit is in you to empower you to do way more than you would ever be able to do on your own.

    Holy Spirit September 13, 2015 A Last Sunday we learned how the Holy Spirit is 1/3 of the Holy Trinity; The Spirit is not an “it”, the Spirit is a person; He was present at creation, empowered Jesus’ ministry, birthed the Church at Pentecost, convicted you when you were lost & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Called To Be Holy

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016
     | 7,368 views

    As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

    For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Holy Women

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 10, 2016
     | 11,030 views

    A Mother's Day message for those Christian women who struggle with the doctrine of submission.

    The Holy Women 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: ILL - TEN DOLLARS IS TEN DOLLARS A man named Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist