Sermons on What Is Holy:

Is Holiness Passe? Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Introduction to a series drawn from the work of JI Packer, "Rediscovering Holiness". We don’t talk much about holiness anymore, but how important is holiness to Christian life? Is holiness old fashioned and out of date?

Is Holiness Passé? Romans 6:15-23; Hebrews 12:14 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 13, 2005 (1st Sunday of Lent) Part 1 of Rediscovering Holiness In the February 5 edition of the Citizen Patriot the headline read “JPS faces $3 million shortfall.” In recent weeks we have read of a shortfall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Be Ye Holy! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010

This sermon discusses how we can live holy before the Lord

Be Ye Holy Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about how Paul prayed for the Thessalonians that the Lord would make them increase and abound in love to one another and to all, so that He may establish their hearts blameless in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 5, 2010

God has not only called us to be holy, He has given us everything we need to be holy.

February 7, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 5:1-21 Subject: A Life in Christ Title: The Pursuit of Holiness I’ve been riding the high of what happened here last Sunday morning. That sweet presence of the Holy Spirit was so compelling that many of you didn’t want to leave the building. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Glasses Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 23, 2002

#8 in series. We see God and the world the way it really is when we put on our Holiness Glasses.

Sermon #8 of Sermon the Mount Series preached April 21, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. Holiness Glasses Matthew 5:8 Intro Since I was about twelve years old, I have had to wear corrective lenses of some kind. If, for some reason, I could not wear glasses or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Holiness

Be A Holy People! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 3, 2018

God called the Hebrews of old in the dessert to be holy and Christians are a Holy Priesthood!

Let us again remind ourselves of 2 Timothy 3:16-17.. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Whatever God says, it is useful for us (2 Timothy 3:16-17)! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Holiness Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 1, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Called to Holiness” 1 Peter 1:13-16 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Acts 16:19, Leviticus 20:7-8, Mark 12:30-31, Exodus 20:2, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 John 4:7-11, Psalm 103:11-12, Proverbs 26:11, 2 Corinthians 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 16, 2003

Daniel’s early life reminds us that holiness is not reserved for super saints but ordinary people making extraordinary choices

Sermon Series: Sermon Title: Personal Holiness Text: Daniel 1:1-21 Page in Pew Bible: Introduction: As a child I used to sing the following song in Jr. Church… O BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES WHAT YOU SEE O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above is looking down in Love O be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Holy And Blameless” Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007

second sermon in a series looking at spiritual blessings

Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 2 “Holy and Blameless” Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:4 Have you ever heard about a person who did not trust banks, so he hid his money some place in his house? Story after story is told about large sums of money being found in mattresses or hidden under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Ground Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2016

where is holy ground

As we heard from the children this morning, “Joshua fought the Battle of Jericho and the walls came a tumbling down!” Did Joshua actually just do it all alone by himself? God was with Joshua and won the Battle of Jericho! It was actually the Lord Jesus Christ who was with Joshua! How ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011

In this message, we explore who the Holy Spirit is and who we are in the Holy Spirit.

Who is the Holy Spirit? When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father, when we talk about God the Son, again we can understand a Son, but what happens when we say, God the Holy Spirit? People can understand something they see or know, but we can’t see the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Exercise For Holiness Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 6, 2002

The effectiveness through which we reach others is dependant upon the way our lives are perceived. If we exercise the tenets of holy living our witness will be strengthened.

Sermon Title: Exercise for Holiness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 9, 2002 Scripture Introduction: There are just some things in our lives that we cannot be warned of enough. Paul is no exception when it comes to the preparation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: *other

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 24, 2023

The Holy Spirit is recorded from the very beginning of Genesis and is a hovering force that brings supernatural power to you and to everything you touch. Today I'm going to talk about ten benefits of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Today I'm going to talk about ten benefits of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. When you speak of the Holy Spirit as a topic, most people turn to the Book of Acts, because they think that's where it began. Actually, the Holy Spirit shows up in Genesis 1:1, and He shows up in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursue Holiness

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 4, 2001

Sermon for Commissioning of Missionary couple. Holiness as a lifelong pursuit.

"Train yourself in godliness, 8for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." It might seem a strange thing to those of you who know Hugh and Dorothy well, to preach on the pursuit of godliness at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Anglican