Pursuing Holiness
Pursuing Holiness3
Holy, Holy, Holy
By Thomas Brooks0EXO 15:11ISA 6:31PE 1:151JN 1:5Thomas Brooks emphasizes the unparalleled holiness of God, describing it as infinitely, transcendently, and gloriously holy. He contrasts God's pure holiness with the mixed and imperfect holiness found in humans, highlighting the constant presence of unholiness in our lives. Brooks asserts that God's holiness permeates all His actions, attributes, and nature, making Him the ultimate source of holiness. He encourages believers to seek God's holiness as the standard for their own lives, reminding them that true holiness can only come from God. The sermon culminates in the call to recognize and aspire to the holiness of God as the ultimate example.
Breaking Free of Pornography
By Shane Idleman2551:54MAT 5:29JHN 8:36ROM 13:142CO 10:4GAL 5:16EPH 6:12PHP 4:13JAS 4:71PE 2:111JN 1:9Shane Idleman addresses the urgent need for the church to confront the issue of pornography and sin, emphasizing that casual Christianity is insufficient in the face of extreme spiritual attacks. He encourages believers to adopt an offensive stance against sin, utilizing the power of the Holy Spirit to achieve victory and pursue holiness. Shane stresses the importance of removing triggers for sin, making no provision for the flesh, and actively seeking accountability and support. He highlights that true freedom comes from a deep relationship with Christ, where believers are filled with the Spirit and equipped to resist temptation. Ultimately, Shane calls for a serious commitment to holiness and a rejection of compromise in the Christian walk.
Breaking Free of Porn
By Shane Idleman2952:14ISA 53:5MAT 5:29JHN 8:36ROM 13:141CO 10:13GAL 5:16EPH 6:12PHP 4:13JAS 4:71PE 2:11Shane Idleman addresses the urgent need for the church to confront the issue of pornography and sin, emphasizing that casual Christianity is insufficient in the face of extreme spiritual attacks. He encourages believers to adopt an offensive stance against sin, utilizing the power of the Holy Spirit to achieve victory and pursue holiness. Shane highlights the importance of removing triggers for sin, being vigilant in spiritual warfare, and fostering a deep relationship with Christ to combat the pervasive influence of sin in our lives. He calls for accountability, practical steps to safeguard against temptation, and a commitment to holiness as essential for breaking free from the chains of sin. Ultimately, he reassures that through Christ, believers can find freedom and restoration from the burdens of guilt and shame.