Sermons on Sanctify Apart:

In The World Or Of The World?

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

Just doing Christian stuff won’t keep you from being like the world and it certainly won’t change this world.

In the World or Of the World? 1. Introduction a. I asked myself several hard questions this week. The answers I gave were not very reassuring. Let me share with you those questions and the answers I arrived at. i. How am I different from the unbelieving world in which I live, how am I different ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Going For More In 2004

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon addresses the costs and potential of investing more in the Kingdom for the new year. It is not year specific and addresses basic costs of powerful investment.

Going For More in 2004 Colossians 1: 1-14 Let me ask you a question. How many of you believe today that Hughesville Friends Church has maxed out. We are just doing everything that can be done to fulfill the great commission of Christ. We have accomplished our mission and vision ¡V and now it¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Living Our Call

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2020

Who would want to pastor the church at Corinth?

Living our Call 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 We all wish our churches were perfect. We all wish we were perfect. We often get discouraged by the failure to reflect Christ. We see our failings at every level and wonder when we will be the Church and when we will be true Christians. We tend to think of Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Believe And Why? # 5

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005

This was another message in a series, entitled “What do you believe, and why?" The first message was based on 2 Tim. 3.16-17.

This is the 5th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Daddy Changed Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

Jacob’s change by God prepared Joseph to be able to face the trials that were coming.

Intro. Gen 30:24-25 The Birth of the Favorite Son! I want to begin a series on Joseph. But in doing so, I want to look at his very beginning as we journey into his life. To do that, we must begin with Jacob. Joseph was just a young man at this time. But Daddy was about to be changed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

A close look at what the God-promised abundant life is and what it means for us as Christians.

Christ said in John 10:10 “I came that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly.” I think we can easily find Christians who don’t seem to be different from the rest of the world. I bet it would be difficult to pick them out as Christians at a party or a ball game. This is part of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing On The Vine

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter's Guide To Scriptual Witnessing

Contributed by Charles Trout on Apr 10, 2001

Being a Witness of Christ according to the scriptures.

1 Peter 3:8-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: One of the first messages that the Lord provided me was entitled “What’s Your Doctrine?” The main thought of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Timing

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 9, 2005

JOHN MAXWELL DECLARES THAT SO MUCH WHICH HAPPENS IN LIFE, HAS LITTLE TO DO WHICH FORTUNE, AS IT DOES WITH PREPARATION AND TIMING. HEAR WHAT SOLOMON ALSO HAS TO SAY . . .

ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 THE LAW OF TIMING JOHN MAXWELL – 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP BORROWS FROM SOLOMON WHO DECLARED IN ECCLESIASTES 3 THAT THERE IS A TIME FOR EVERYTHING AND A SEASON FOR EVERY ACTIVITY UNDER HEAVEN, WHEN ESTABLISHING WHAT HE REFERS TO AS THE LAW OF TIMING. IN MAXWELL’S LAW OF ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Feb 20, 2015

the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 is not to be confused the the rapture of the church. what it does is give us the message that we must be ready at all times. While I borrowed an illustration from another sermon this is what the Lord laid on me

The Wise and the Foolish Matthew 25:1-13 I want to talk to you this morning about your relationship with Jesus Christ. I thought about spanking those that did not make it to the revival, but I don’t have time for that. There are hungry people here that need to hear a word from heaven. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ye Separate

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 4, 2024

Christians are to be readily recognizable. They are to be seperate from worldly persons. However, it is most difficult to identify one in a crowd in the modern world. Why?

In western culture and its influence upon all the rest of mankind, depicting Christians from the rest of the world is most difficult today. The only differences we see come from diverse groups who outwardly show differences in their dress and chosen culture. Outward differences among all others are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-16, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:15-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transforming Power Of Embracing Holiness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 13, 2024

In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope, let's delve into Psalm 97:10 and discover how its transformative truth shapes our lives.

The Transforming Power of Embracing Holiness Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of holiness as illuminated by the Word of God. In Psalm 97:10, we find a profound directive that sets the tone for our exploration. In a world often consumed by chaos and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:10, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 2:9, Proverbs 8:13, James 1:5, Psalm 111:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pursuing Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:8

PURSUING HOLINESS TITUS 1:8 We are going to get a little wildlife lesson this morning. Anyone ever hear of a Ermine? Well they are weasel looking animals, that live in forest both in the United States and in northern Europe and Asia. They are known for their white fur in the winter which ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Chosen, Changed And Cleansed Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 2, 2017

God is eternal, He knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between, He knew you from the start of time as we understand time, and He loved you and chose you to be His.

As you know our preaching theme is Discovering your Destiny, and this morning we are going to consider how we have been chosen, changed and cleansed by God. To focus our thoughts I want us to start with a single verse from a letter written by the Apostle Peter to the followers of Christ who were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

‘the Shout Heard ‘round The World’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2020

'The Shout Heard ‘Round the World' - Nehemiah Chapters 11-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Submissive Heart (11:1-2) (2). A Working Heart (11:3-36). (3). A Serving Heart (11:12-14). (4). A Pure Heart (12:30). (5). A Worshipful Heart (12:27, 31-42). (6). A Joyful Heart (12:43). (7). A Giving Heart (12:44-47). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Last week I mentioned the pioneer ...read more

Denomination: Brethren