Sermons on The Holy Dwelling Places:

Legalism Versus Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Legalism Versus Holiness, we all want to live holy lives, but sometimes we cross the line and being to live legalistic lives, were is the line?

Romans 7:1-7:25 Getting on the Same Page As God About Legalism verse Holiness Introduction A. Close your eyes. B. Everyone’s eyes Closed? C. Do not start thinking about lunch D. Do not start thinking about that nice juicy steak you will be enjoying E. Do not start thinking about the sweet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Remembrance And Holy Communion

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 11, 2008

A sermon linking themes of Remembrance Sunday and Holy Communion - an uncommon combination in English Free churches

This evening is something rather unusual in our church. Very rarely has our calendar so fallen that we celebrate Holy Communion on Remembrance Sunday. At first sight it seems very odd to mix something so religious, Holy Communion, with something with so many secular overtones, Remembrance Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 28, 2008

This outline points out how much we need the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It also deals with some of the works of the spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the i

THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT! This outline points out how much we need the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It also deals with some of the works of the spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

The Character Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of ..

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of power, spiritual gifts and great ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013

When Jesus told his disciples that he would send the Holy spirit after his ascension, he revealed the work that the Holy Spirit would be doing. The Holy Spirit would convict, convince, reveal, guide and bring glory to Jesus.

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16:8-15 1) The Holy Spirit convinces and convicts (Vs. 8-11). The word that John uses in verse 8 to describe the work of the Spirit is variously translated—reprove, convict, convince. The Greek word is elegchein which is used for the cross-examination of a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is not a force or an "it." He is a person.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Text John 16:12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014

1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Holy Nature

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

WHAT DOES HOLY MEAN? WE LOOK AT HOW SCRIPTURE DESCRIBES GOD'S HOLY NATURE

The Nature of God – Holiness Revelation 4:2-11 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. 3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to be always with them

Promise of the Holy Spirit Listen closely to this passage, Jesus tips us off on what Love looks like, see if you can spot it. John 14:15-31 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 5, 2014

What does it mean to Grieve the Holy Spirit? How does finite man grieve infinite God? Eph. 4:30 seems strange at first glance, but we will see that this verse fits in perfectly with the rest of the passage.

All verses from the Bible Gateway NIV and NASV. The Christian Walk 101 – Grieving the Holy Spirit Opening The next lesson in this series on Christianity 101 may seem on the surface to be out of step with what has been discussed before. Here we have the apostle Paul telling us to speak ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lives Of Holy Branches Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2013

If we have been grafted into the Body of Christ through faith, how should Holy Branches live their lives?

“The Lives of Holy Branches” Romans 11:16-24 I’m sure we all know the proverb, “Experience is the best teacher.” In life, you often learn “lessons” from an experience, but everyone’s life “experience” is going to be different, so we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The Holyspirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2012

The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God and the Holy Spirt? Whe

The Proof is in the HolySpirit John 3:8NLT The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” Is there a difference in a person that follows God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Burress on Mar 11, 2012

Having the Holy Spirit is one thing but is useless to us if we don't use Him. He is there to guide us and protect us but He is also there to lead us to a closer relationship with Christ,

“Using The Holy Spirit” The past few weeks I have been speaking on the importance of the Holy Spirit and how He is essential to our salvation but that is only half of it. So this morning, as the late Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Life Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

God has called us to a life of practical holiness which we have to demonstrate in our thoughts, words and actions or deeds. No alternative to this demand would be accepted.

THE PRACTICAL LIFE OF HOLINESS Study Texts: Ps.15: 1-5, Ps.24: 3-4, Heb.12: 14 -The single, unchanging demand of God for all His children in all ages is that we should be holy. -He commands us to “Follow (pursue, practice) peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shrinking God's Holiness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004

When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan