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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Terms Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Washbasin Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 4, 2011
     | 3,283 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The second step was the washbasin which represented cleansing or holiness. Holiness connects us with our saviour, keeps us from getting sick, equips us

    TABERNACLE – THE WASHBASIN A young American engineer was sent to Ireland by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a two-year assignment that he had accepted because it would enable him to earn enough to marry his long-time girlfriend. She had a job near her home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's High Call For Holiness

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 9,382 views

    One of the greatest needs of the church is for holiness.

    1 Peter 1:13-16 KJV Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; [14] As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: [15] But as he which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024
     | 1,761 views

    True greatness is defined by humility, compassion and holiness.

    Matt 18:1-9 TRUE GREATNESS (Communion Sunday) Everyone loves to be great. But we define greatness simply as being famous, rich, successful or taking high office. • Is this how God defines greatness? What does Jesus say about being great in life? • We will hear from Him in the text this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Habits #5: Godliness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 18, 2025
     | 371 views

    Godliness. Any light that we shine into this dark world is not our own. It is a reflection of the Son. That is a good working definition of godliness - shining the light of God’s love into a dark world.

    HOLY HABIT #5   GODLINESS Introduction The moon tonight (July 20, 2025) is at the phase known as Waning Crescent. Only 21.3% of the moon is visible. The last full moon was July 10th. During this phase, over the next five days, the moon will be virtually invisible to the naked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In The Likeness Of God" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    We were recreated in His likeness; what was lost in the Fall was restored. Holiness, righteousness, and truth. (#19 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “…and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” We spent the last several minutes of the last sermon in this series, talking about having our minds renewed as to the difference between our old corrupt nature, and the creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Dunn avatar

    Pull Up!

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025
     | 164 views

    Holiness is God rescuing us from spiritual drift. Grace lifts us above sin, shaping our hearts to love what heaven loves forever.

    (Call to Holiness) INTRODUCTION — The Great Danger of Drifting Every pilot knows that you don’t have to crash to die. Sometimes you just drift. A degree off-course here. A little neglect there. The gauges still look fine. Engines hum. Wings steady. But gradually… quietly… you descend. Until a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    The pursuit of happiness is a western deception that even takes Christians captive. As followers of Christ, we are in the pursuit of holiness; to glorify God by becoming what he means for us to be. Holiness is the wonderful opportunity of grace.

    Ro 8:22-23 - 22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (NIV) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 680 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerless Religion Or Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 24, 2025
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     | 565 views

    The sermon challenges believers to reject hollow religiosity and instead pursue a Spirit-filled life marked by inward transformation, daily surrender, and the visible fruit of the Holy Spirit.

    Powerless Religion or Spirit-Filled Life 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ephesians 5:15-18; Galatians 5:22-26 In an age when appearance often replaces authenticity, and spiritual reputation can mask spiritual emptiness, we must ask ourselves how does one identify the highly religious among us? Is it not often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes As A Guide To Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 792 views

    The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:1-12, form the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. They provide a roadmap to holy living by describing the character traits and blessings of those who walk in obedience to God.

    Title: THE BEATITUDES AS A GUIDE TO HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Supporting Texts: Psalm 24:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16 INTRODUCTION: The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:1-12, form the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,362 views

    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Don't Let The River Take What You Pursued God For Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,940 views

    Week 2. In week one we focused on the call of God that is ever upward and forward. In this message we backtrack a little and endeavor to make sure the enemy doesn't steal, nor do we lose, things God has deposited in our life. Losing your cutting edge.

    Don't Let the River Take What You Pursued God For PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Todays Message Title We began our series last week talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Christian Holiness – Thirst For Righteousness

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 27, 2023
     | 2,357 views

    Holiness is a divine call to a disciplined life. It is separation from sin, and living the victorious life of Christ.

    CHRISTIAN HOLINESS – THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS TEXT: HEBREWS 12:14, 2 SAMUEL 5:20, 2 SAMUEL 22:30 INTRODUCTION Holiness is a divine call to a disciplined life. It is separation from sin, and living the victorious life of Christ. To be holy means that we are, set apart for honourable use. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Syed Ibn Syed avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Revival

    Contributed by Syed Ibn Syed on Apr 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,032 views

    Right now the world wide Church is in need of a Revival - a revival that will usher in the Kingdom of God. This sermon talks about the three basic characteristics that God gives in individuals that brings about a great revival in the community.

    Text: II Chronicles 7:14 Introduction Illustration: 1857 - Jeremiah Lamphere, 46 year - New York City. a burden for the lost - in July 1857 - passing tracts and talking but no success - Then burdened to prayer - invited anyone to pray from 12 to 1 on Wednesday - hundreds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational