Sermons on God The Sanctifier:

Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010

When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Did Jesus Say He Was God?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 10, 2022

There are many who say that Jesus is not God because He did not directly utter the words “I am God.” What did Jesus say about Himself? - A look at the Names of God and their meanings.

At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus went to His home Synagogue and read from the Book of Isaiah. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, John 8:58, John 1:9-10, John 1:4, John 6:39-40, Hebrews 10:19-20, John 1:14-15, Acts 4:12, Philippians 2:9-11, Ephesians 2:4-10, Luke 4:16-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of His Grace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God.

The Word of His Grace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is said, and it is a true statement that what is needed most today is not the voice of man, but the voice of God. That is never truer than right now for we are a generation that is bombarded with a bunch of nonsense, lies, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Fully Charged With The Spirit's Empowering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003

Ask yourself what are the reasons why many content themselves in living on low power when they could be operating on the awesome power of the Holy Spirit of God and the word’s sanctifying influence.

Acts 1:6-8 What is the source of your power? Theme - We can only know the power of the Spirit through being His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Quote:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flourishing Like A Tree To Live A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

when we are planted by God with his sanctifying word, we then can produce: fruit in season–ripe and good to eat; what does the Bible tell us about fruit or produce?

1. Flourish to be a Blessing Psalm 1: 3 Introduction A.) today I would like to share about one way to be a blessing to others b) in today's reading we learn about being a tree, c) tree in the Bible is symbolic of an individual d) and there are 3 aspects about being flourished like tree ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Psalm 143:6, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering God’s Will

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2011

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do - where to work, where to live, whom to marry, etc. God rarely gives people information that direct and specific. God allows us to make choices regarding those

Opening illustration: A young man facing the future and unsure of what the next year would bring, concluded, “Nobody knows what God’s will is.” Is he right? Does a lack of certainty about the future translate into not knowing God’s will? The concept of knowing God’s will is often limited to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

The King Of Glory: Claiming His World, Cleansing His People, And Conquering His Gates Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 31, 2025

This sermon proclaims the majesty of the King of Glory—the Lord who owns the world, sanctifies His people, and reigns victorious over all.

Introduction I want to begin today by asking you a question about ownership. What does it mean to truly own something? Perhaps you think of the deed to your house, the title to your car, or the receipt for a precious family heirloom. These are things we possess, things we have a legal right to. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harmless As Doves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The wings of the dove came to mean detachment from the world, and from the weight of flesh. To be sanctified and separated from the world was to rise with the wings of the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

The Nature Of Our Calling (Complete Text)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2017

All believers are partakers of the heavenly calling. Having been called to belong to Jesus, we press on towards the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I. THE HIGH CALLING OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. Philippians 3:14. When we are converted, we have a change of mind, a change of heart. Yet this is not only a once-for-all experience, but also an on-going process which will not be completed this side of eternity. We have been changed, we are being ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23, Exodus 10:24-26, Romans 1:6-7, Romans 10:8-13, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Peter 5:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Peter 2:19-21, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 4:1-16, Philippians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Philemon 1:16, Ephesians 2:1-3, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 John 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Will Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 17, 2001

Are you in His will?

The Will of God We have made the will of God into something mystical and foggy. Therefore we are always looking for it, guessing about it, worrying that we missed, etc. I believe that we miss the specific will of God in our lives because we are ignorant or disobedient to His general will. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2018

Now we are given the details concerning the creation of man and woman and their place in God’s plan.

June, 14 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Origin of the Sabbath Gen. 2.1-3 (KJV) 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017

God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: 3 Respect God's Name Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2024

In today's world God's name is used as a curse and an exclamation point, this message looks at how we are to use it and not use it.

Recently I was reading an article written by a friend of mine, Mike McNeil. Mike and I are from the same home church, and he taught at Kingswood University for forty years before taking a teaching position with Kings Church in Saint John. Mike writes a column called Soul Apologetics, and this week ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan