Holiness Matters

Micah J. Sturm

Overwhelmed by what they were going through, and were yet to endure, the followers of Jesus were hiding—huddled in uncertainty.

Acts 2 records an overwhelming moment, the promise of God arrives.

When believers are all together in unity, the Holy Spirit is powerfully present.

A personal encounter with the fire of God cleanses, enables, and stirs a response.

An entirely sanctified heart and church will amaze and attract the world by the difference in their voice.

Holiness addresses the confusion, complaints, and condition of the human heart by the clarity, comfort, and cleansing provided by the very Spirit of Jesus.

Hate is overwhelmed by Love,

Sorrow is overwhelmed by Joy,

Chaos is overwhelmed by Peace,

Disgust is overwhelmed by Patience,

Rudeness is overwhelmed by Kindness,

Evil is overwhelmed by Goodness,

Inconsistency is overwhelmed by Faithfulness,

Meanness is overwhelmed by Gentleness, and

Excess is overwhelmed by Self-Control.

Lord, I want to be overwhelmed with the Spirit of Jesus…not by the spirit of the world.

Micah J. Sturm

(11) Accountability is an act of love—“we’re holiness people” is a good explanation for our character and conduct. ‘Helps to holy living’ ought to be embraced.

(12) Modesty is not a bad word—it’s a reflection of the heart.

(13) The Holy Spirit requires less organization and more obedience from us—less talk, more action.

(14) Powerful biblical preaching is a gift to never be taken for granted.

(15) It is impossible to separate humility from holiness.

(16) Just because we CAN doesn’t mean we SHOULD.

(17) Tears on the altar is a beautiful sight.

(18) The fruit of the Spirit must be tended…water, Son, fertilizer, and even some pruning.

(19) “There will always be something, but there will always be God!”

(20) Enthusiasm is contagious.

(21) It is not a sin to be human.

(22) There is variety within unity—differences don’t necessitate division.

(23) Peace is when what I know and what I am line up.

(24) It’s easier to please God than most people.

(25) Simplicity is sweet!

Micah J. Sturm

(1) Sin is serious, but grace is greater

(2) Grace is favor AND fuel

(3) Faithfulness matters

(4) Holiness is a miracle of grace that creates a trail of transformation

(5) Holiness of heart and life is not optional

(6) There’s more to fellowship than food—the Bread of Life with prayer and fasting are vital to unity

(7) Joy is expressive—including, but not limited to smiles, tears, raised hands, and shouts of praise

(8) The Church does not exist for us…look upward and outward

(9) Someone you know needs Jesus now…be evangelists—tell the Good News

(10) Heaven lives in the holy heart long before one gets to Heaven—enjoy the journey with Jesus