Sermons on Renewing Of The Holy Ghost:

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Compromise Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 15, 2006

Christians often compromise the holiness of God by treating Him as something common.

Introduction: On October 31, 1983, Korean Airlines Flight 007 departed from Anchorage, Alaska, for a direct flight to Seoul, Korea. Unknown to the crew, however, the computer engaging the flight navigation system contained a 1 1/2 degree routing error. At the point of departure, the mistake was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And The Tongue Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 23, 2006

James tells us the mature person is able to bridle his tongue.

Holiness and the Tongue Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: In 1994, a tabloid that you can purchase while standing in line at any local grocery store ran the headline "Killer Bug Ate My Face." Although the reporting was intentionally sensational, the story was based on seven real cases of invasive ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holiness And Relationships Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006

God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Holiness

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 23, 2005

God expects His church to be Holy.

BIBLICAL HOLINESS by George Crumbly I Peter 1: 13-16 4/24/2005 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas INTRO: The bible tells us in Ephesians 5:27; “That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but rather it should be holy and without blemish.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Importance Of Holiness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Nov 6, 2005

We are part of God’s family, we have the resources to grow in the family likeness of holiness

The importance of holiness It is always wonderful when a baby is born. It’s great when the proud parents bring their baby out on its first adventure into this wide world. And you know without a shadow of doubt that one of the first comments that will be made about the child is ’oh she’s the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005

The Holiness of God and how it applies to our lives

GodisHoly 12/4/05 am SBC Philippi, Jeff Simms Attributes of God: God is Holy 1 John 1:5-7 Primary Purpose: To examine what it means to us that God is holy. We come to a primary attribute of God that God is Holy. What does it mean to you personally that God is holy? What difference does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006

We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Glimpse Of The Holy

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 2, 2008

A sermon on the Transfiguration - with an answer as to why people sit on the back row in churches.

Look at where most of you are sitting. The back row of the church is the most popular seat in the sanctuary. The person who sits close to the front is either very brave – or is the wife of the Senior Pastor. I like to go to sporting events, and I don’t ever remember going to any event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking In Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A call to live in this world and maintain a holy walk. Because we walk in hope, we are able to walk in holiness.

Last week, 1st section, Peter, as a result of salvation, emphasized WALKING IN HOPE. Remember that "walking in hope" describes a "conviction of faith" - an anticipation of something to come - in this case the hope of our salvation. Today: Now Peter changes his emphasis to WALKING IN HOLINESS. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006

This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 14, 2012

We have an AWESOME gift we should praise God for everyday.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What are you hoping to receive for Christmas? The time is almost at hand. • Remember the movie, “A Christmas Story”? Ralphie always wanted his Red Ryder BB gun. • SLIDE #2 • Ralphie got what he had always wanted. • There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Dissatisfaction Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012

It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

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

Scripture: John 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational