Sermons on Saturday Holy Week:

Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014

Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gentiles Receive The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2017

Peter and the three messengers set out the next morning accompanied by several of the Jewish Christians from Joppa. According to Peter’s report in Jerusalem there were six from Joppa. The company that journeyed those thirty miles from Joppa to Caesa....

May 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit (10:23-48) Scripture (Acts 10:23-48) 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017

God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017

Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Importance Of The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2017

The Book of Acts portrays this event as not isolated, but a widespread phenomena which was considered normative to the N.T. believers. Have you experienced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 10:1-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOSTALGIA REMEMBER WHEN: 1. Marriages were likely to outlast all 3 wedding gift toasters? 2. Paperbacks had more passion on the covers than in their contents? 3. The only person you could find at a store at 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

How can we get to know the Holy Spirit?

Getting To Know The Holy Spirit Ephesians 5:18; Acts 19: 1-4 Introduction: John Calvin said, “The sin of the O.T. times was the rejection of God the Father. The sin of the N.T. times was the rejection of God the Son. The sin of modern times is the rejection of God the Holy Spirit.” Much of what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2020

Seeing the burning bush Moses realized he was standing on holy ground. Like Moses we are amazed at God's glory. We are also humbled by God's glory.

WE ARE STANDING ON HOLY GROUND (Outline) February 23, 2020 - Transfiguration - EXODUS 3:1-6 INTRO: Our world is filled with the glory of the Lord. We see it day after day in nature. We recognize the glory of the Lord in the daily rising and setting of the sun. We see God’s glory day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Habakkuk 2

THE LORD IS IN HIS HOLY TEMPLE (HABAKKUK 2) A 50-second commercial from India features a young man standing by the road and an elderly woman sitting on a bench. The young man was enjoying a chocolate bar nearby when the woman dropped her walking stick by mistake. She asked him, “Young man, can you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not As Earthling, But Holy Human Being

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 7, 2018

Considering ourselves as new creation in Christ is enough motivation to live differently. But there are other additional reasons, why we need to live holy and godly lives.

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Way To Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

John Wesley taught that perfect love for the Lord would result in living a holy life which would be pleasing to the Lord. Is that true? Let's look again into God's Holy word and see what we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-4, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37-40, John 12:1, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 4:8, Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 1 Peter 1:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Challenge Of Observing A Holy Lent

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 9, 2021

How do we understand Pauls words to the Church in Corinth, and the Transfiguration as we stand at the cusp of Lent. This sermon looks to focus our thoughts and actions as we enter this Holy season

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we stand on the cusp of Lent, in only three days’ time we will gather again as we receive our ashing and commit ourselves to living a Holy Lent. But for some, perhaps even some who are joining us for worship this morning, there will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

Is Our Conscience The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 29, 2020

Understanding what our conscience is and how God leads us with His Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 8: 7-13 (Central Theme) 7 However, not all believers know this. Some are accustomed to thinking of idols as being real, so when they eat food that has been offered to idols, they think of it as the worship of real gods, and their weak consciences are violated. 8 It’s true that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Women Are Beautiful Outline

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

You can allow God to beautify you freely of His grace and it last forever or you can spend a huge amount of time and money on beauty that is fake and fades.

1 Peter 3:1-6 Proposition: You must beautify yourself God’s way! I. By submitting to your husband! 1,2 A. You obey God! 1 B. You convict your husband! 2 II. By adorning your soul! 3,4 A. You have something that lasts! 3 Fashion passes away – I Corinthians 7:31 Psalm 90:17 – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 7:31, Psalm 90:17, Psalm 45:13, 1 Timothy 5:2, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Titus 2:1-8, Titus 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2020

The true benchmark and model of true holiness is by recognizing the relationship of the Three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity.

Michael A. Harbin remembered that “one night during my time at the Naval Academy, the brigade was lined up for evening formation at the end of the weekend. All of the midshipmen were dressed in white uniforms freshly washed and pressed at the academy laundry. They were an impressive sight as they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, John 3:17

Denomination: Catholic

And They Were Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

Holy Spirit at Pentecost

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal