Sermons on
1 Peter 1:16

“Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”

Holiness >  The Call to Holiness  >  God's Command to be Holy
The Model of Prayer - The Lord's Prayer >  Hallowed be Your Name  >  Our response to God's holiness.
The Call to Holiness >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Purity in Modern Christian Life >  Understanding the Concept of Purity  >  Purity as a Reflection of God's Holiness.
Living in the Light of Eternity >  Preparing for Eternity  >  Living a Life of Holiness
Pursuit of Holiness >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness in Relationships >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Purity in Relationships >  Understanding the Importance of Purity  >  Purity as a Reflection of God's Holiness
Acknowledgment of Sin >  The Necessity of Acknowledging Sin  >  To Grow in Holiness
Living in Holiness >  The Call to Live in Holiness  >  A Command, not a Suggestion
Reflecting God's Character >  Understanding God's Character  >  God is Holy.
Unconfessed Sin >  Living a Life Free from Unconfessed Sin  >  Pursuing a Life of Holiness
God's Holiness >  Understanding God's Holiness  >  Definition of Holiness
God's Character >  God is Holy  >  God is pure and without sin. He is separate from all moral evil and impurity.
Living a Life of Holiness and Godliness >  Understanding Holiness and Godliness  >  Defining Holiness
Experience the Peace that Comes from Holiness >  Understanding Holiness  >  The Source of Holiness
Living in Sin Separates Us from God >  The Nature of God's Holiness and Righteousness  >  God's Holiness
Pursuing Righteousness as a Sign of Transformation >  Pursuing Righteousness  >  Striving for Holiness
The Biblical Mandate for Holiness in Thought >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  The Definition of Holiness
Holiness Keeps Us from Falling into Sin >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The City's Materials, Reflecting Purity and Value >  The City's Materials: Pointing to the Glory of God  >  The Glory of God in the Purity of the City
Holiness is a Requirement for Entering Heaven >  Understanding Holiness  >  God's Holiness
We are Called to Be Holy >  Understanding Holiness  >  Holiness Defined
God as the Source of Mercy >  God's Mercy and His Other Attributes  >  God's Mercy and His Holiness
Live a Life Pleasing to God >  Demonstrating Obedience to God's Word  >  Living a life of holiness
Moses' Watchfulness at the Burning Bush >  Lessons for Us from Moses' Watchfulness  >  The need for obedience and reverence towards God's holiness
Embracing the Moral Will of God >  Understanding the Moral Will of God  >  Defining the Moral Will of God
Holiness as a Characteristic of God >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
God's Presence Purifies Us from Sin >  God's Desire for Our Purity  >  God's Holiness
Sin as Disobedience to God's Law >  Living in Obedience to God's Law  >  The pursuit of holiness
A Desire for Righteousness and Holiness >  Understanding Righteousness and Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Seeking Purity in Heart and Mind >  Understanding the Importance of Purity  >  The Value of Purity in God's Eyes
Applying Biblical Principles in Daily Life >  Pursuing Righteousness  >  Striving for Holiness
God's Righteousness Upheld in His Judgments >  Understanding God's Righteousness  >  God's righteousness is the standard for human conduct
Defining Morality from a Biblical Standpoint >  Understanding Morality as God's Design  >  Morality as a reflection of God's character
The Call to Be Set Apart >  Understanding the Call  >  God's Call to Holiness
Empowerment to Live a Holy Life >  Understanding the Call to Holiness  >  God's Call to Holiness
The Reality of Sin and Separation >  The Solution to Sin and Separation  >  Living a Holy Life
Jesus Reveals the Truth about God >  Jesus Reveals God's Holiness  >  Jesus' teachings reveal God's holiness
Practical Steps to Walk by Faith >  Walk in Obedience to God's Commands  >  Pursue Holiness in All Things
Holiness in the Lives of Belivers >  Understanding Holiness  >  Definition of Holiness
How Our Actions Can Glorify God >  Living Righteously  >  Pursuing Holiness
Living Out Mercy in Our Lives >  The Importance of Showing Mercy  >  Mercy Reflects God's Character
The Blessings of Wisdom and Righteousness >  Understanding the Nature of Righteousness  >  Righteousness as a Reflection of God's Character
Practical Steps towards Discipline and Holiness >  Understanding the Concept of Discipline and Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Striving for Holiness and Righteousness >  Understanding Holiness and Righteousness  >  Defining Holiness as being set apart for God's service
Holiness as Reflecting God's Character >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Reflecting the Character of God >  Understanding the Character of God  >  God is Holy
Purity and Our Spiritual Growth >  Understanding Purity  >  Purity as a Biblical Concept
A Deep Conviction of Sin >  Living in the Light of Conviction and Forgiveness  >  Pursuing holiness and righteousness
The Biblical Basis for Transformation >  The Necessity of Transformation  >  The Call to Holiness
Realizing God's Forgiveness Towards Us >  Understanding the Concept of Sin  >  God's standard of holiness
Setting Apart for God's Use >  Conclusion: The Call to Be Set Apart  >  God's call to every believer
Designed for Fellowship with God >  Living in Fellowship with God  >  Pursuing Holiness
Persevering in Faith and Holiness >  The Pursuit of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The Impact of Isaiah's Vision >  The Impact of Isaiah's Vision on Us Today  >  Recognition of God's Holiness
Holiness as Separation from Sin >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness and the Great Commission >  Understanding Holiness  >  Definition of Holiness
The Pleasure of Knowing God >  The Satisfaction of Knowing God's Character  >  God is holy, and knowing Him leads us to holiness.
Morality as a Social Construct >  The Source of Morality  >  God's moral laws are not arbitrary or subjective, but they reflect His perfect and holy nature.
Know God through His Word >  The Word of God is a Revelation of His Character  >  God's Word reveals His holiness
Thank God for His Character >  God is Holy  >  God's holiness demands our reverence
Thank God for His Attributes >  God's Holiness  >  As we reflect on God's holiness, we are called to be holy as He is holy.
A Desire for Inner Purity >  Understanding Inner Purity  >  The Importance of Inner Purity
Holiness Brings Peace with God >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness as separation from sin and dedication to God
Holiness Leads to Eternal Life >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Realizing the Consequences of Sin >  The Remedy for Sin  >  Living a Holy Life
The Standard for Our Actions >  Understanding God's Standard  >  God's standard is based on His character, which is holy and perfect
Holiness Brings Peace and Joy >  Understanding Holiness  >  Holiness is God's Nature
Practical Steps to Uphold Morality >  Recognize the Importance of Morality  >  Recognizing morality as a reflection of God's character
The Process of Becoming Holy >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The Consequences of Phinehas' Zeal >  The Call to Emulate Phinehas' Zeal  >  The Call to Uphold God's Holiness
Cultivating Morality for Spiritual Growth >  Understanding the Importance of Morality in Spiritual Growth  >  Acknowledging that morality is a reflection of God's character
The Path to Eternal Elevation >  Living a Life of Obedience to God  >  Striving to be holy as God is holy
Living Out God's Character Daily >  Understanding God's Character  >  God is Holy
Understanding the Nature of God >  God is Holy  >  God calls us to be holy
Representatives of God's Rule >  The Characteristics of God's Representatives  >  Righteousness
The Victory over Sin >  The Call to Victory over Sin  >  The Call to a Life of Holiness
Leading Others to Christ >  Living a Christ-Centered Life  >  Striving for holiness as a reflection of Christ's character
The Challenge of Holiness >  The Call to Holiness  >  A Biblical Command
Practicing Righteousness and Holiness >  Understanding Righteousness and Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
To Grow in Holiness >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The Meaning of Sanctification >  The Importance of Sanctification  >  Sanctification Reflects God's Holiness
Exemplifying Purity in Relationships >  Understanding the Biblical Concept of Purity  >  Purity as a reflection of God's character
Jesus, Our Innocence Restored >  The Need for Restoration  >  The Holiness of God
Living a Godly Life >  Living a Life of Holiness  >  Pursuing Holiness
Preparing for His Judgment >  Living in Light of God's Judgment  >  Striving for Holiness
Righteous Indignation Against Sin >  The Necessity of Righteous Indignation  >  A Call to Holiness
Holiness in Family Relationships >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Holiness as God's Nature
The Promise of Holiness >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
By Reflecting God's Character >  Understanding God's Character  >  God is Holy
The Corruption of Mankind >  The Call to Repentance  >  Living a Life of Righteousness
Stability in God's Character >  God's Holiness  >  God's holiness demands a response from us. We are called to be holy as He is holy.
The Holiness of God >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness in God's Nature >  Understanding the Holiness of God  >  Defining Holiness
Compromise with Sin >  The Call to Repentance and Holiness  >  The pursuit of holiness
Drawing Closer to God >  Repenting and Turning Away from Sin  >  Striving to live a life that pleases God
Deepening Relationship with God >  Understanding the Nature of God  >  Understanding God's Holiness
Biblical Perspective on Imitation >  Imitating God  >  Imitating God's Character
Staying Connected to God >  Living in Obedience to God's Word  >  Pursuing holiness
Laws Concerning Bodily Discharges >  The Spiritual Significance of these Laws  >  The holiness of God and His separation from sin
To Reflect His Character >  Understanding God's Character  >  God is Holy
God's Standard of Purity >  Understanding Purity from God's Perspective  >  God's Standard of Purity
God's Authority is Righteous >  The Righteousness of God's Authority  >  God's Authority is Righteous Because He is Holy
Holiness Attracts God's Blessings >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The Justice of Hell >  Responding to the Justice of Hell  >  Live Righteously
The Seriousness of Sin >  Our Response to Sin  >  Striving to Live Righteously
Empowerment for Holy Living >  Understanding the Need for Holy Living  >  Understanding God's standard
Holiness Provides Spiritual Protection >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Holiness as Separation from Sin
Building our Spiritual Fortress >  Building the Walls: Living Righteously  >  Striving for holiness as a protective barrier against evil
God's View of Wrongdoing >  Our Response to God's View of Wrongdoing  >  We should strive to live righteously, avoiding sin and wrongdoing
Overcoming Challenges in Prayer >  Overcoming Sin and Unconfessed Wrongdoings  >  Striving for Righteousness and Holiness
The Act of Confession >  Living a Life of Continuous Confession  >  Seeking to Live a Holy Life
Holiness in Personal Relationships >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
The Practice of Accountability >  God's Expectations for Accountability  >  God's Standard
Holiness Requires Separation >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Repent of Sin >  Living a Life of Repentance  >  Pursuing Holiness
Reflecting His Character >  Understanding God's Character  >  God is Holy
Following God's Example >  Walking in God's Righteousness  >  Be holy as God is holy
Holiness in Christ >  Understanding Holiness  >  The Definition of Holiness
Holiness in Fellowship >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Striving for Holiness >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness in Marriage >  The Role of Holiness in Marriage  >  Holiness as a reflection of God's character
Recognizing God's Holiness >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Definition of Holiness
Understanding God's Nature >  God is Holy  >  The Purity of God
God's Unchanging Character >  God's Unchanging Holiness  >  The call for believers to reflect God's unchanging holiness in their lives
Jesus and Purity >  Understanding Purity in the Context of Jesus' Teachings  >  Purity as a reflection of God's character in us
Holiness Brings Peace >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
God Hates Sin >  Living in Light of God's Hatred of Sin  >  Pursue Holiness
Praise Changes Us >  Praise Stimulates Our Growth  >  In Holiness
God's Righteous Rule >  Implications of God's Righteous Rule  >  Responsibility
Holiness and Sin >  Understanding Holiness  >  The Definition of Holiness
Definition of Purity >  Understanding the Biblical Concept of Purity  >  Purity as a reflection of God's holiness
Holiness and Peace >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Understanding God's Character >  God is Holy  >  God is perfect
Sexual Immorality >  God's View on Sexual Immorality  >  God's Holiness
In Transformation >  The Need for Transformation  >  The Call to Holiness
Accepting Conviction >  Living a Life of Conviction  >  Strive for Holiness
Confronting Pharaoh >  Living a Life Free from Pharaoh  >  Living a life of holiness and righteousness, free from the bondage of sin
Sin's Inheritance >  Living in Victory Over Sin  >  We should strive to live a life of holiness, separating ourselves from sin.
God Himself >  The Attributes of God  >  God is Holy
Living a Life of Holiness and Righteousness >  Understanding Holiness and Righteousness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness is Achieved Through the Holy Spirit >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Holiness is Essential for Fellowship with God >  Understanding the Concept of Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Morality as a Reflection of Our Faith >  Understanding Morality from a Biblical Perspective  >  God as the Source of Morality
Holiness is a Witness to the World >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness
Purity as a State of the Heart >  Understanding Purity  >  Purity Defined
The Challenge of Nobility in our Witness >  Understanding the Concept of Nobility  >  Nobility as a Reflection of God's Character
The Joy of Eternal Fellowship with God >  Living in Eternal Fellowship with God  >  Pursuing Holiness
By Living a Holy and Righteous Life >  Understanding Holiness and Righteousness  >  Defining Holiness
Understanding Purity from a New Testament Perspective >  The Definition of Purity in the New Testament  >  Purity as a reflection of God's character
The Cross: A Call to Follow Christ >  Living a Cross-Centered Life  >  Pursuing Holiness
The Majesty of God in His Attributes >  God is Holy  >  The standard of God's Holiness
The Impact of Nobility on the Individual >  Understanding Nobility from a Biblical Perspective  >  Nobility as a reflection of God's character
The Impact of Living Out the "Right" >  Understanding the Concept of the "Right"  >  The "Right" as a Reflection of God's Character
The Challenge of Walking in the Light >  The Challenges of Walking in the Light  >  The challenge of living a holy life
The Responsibilities of Being Sons of God >  To Live Righteously  >  Embodying God's Holiness
How to Make God Your Dwelling Place >  Living a Life of Obedience to God  >  Striving to be holy as God is holy
How to Set Our Minds on Eternity >  Preparing for Eternity  >  Growing in Holiness
Understanding the Concept of Freedom in Christ >  The Responsibility of Freedom in Christ  >  To live in holiness
The Ultimate Provision: Salvation through Jesus Christ >  Living in the Light of Salvation  >  The Call to Holiness
Practical Steps to Improve Communication with God >  Live a Life of Obedience  >  Strive for holiness
Holiness Demonstrates Our Relationship with God >  Understanding Holiness  >  Defining Holiness