Sermons on Sanctify:

Growing The Family Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2017

There is a widespread effort within our culture to destroy the human family, and ultimately to dehumanize all of us, to turn us into commodities. But there is also hope for change.

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2017 From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians: Brethren: I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Covenant Of Baptism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 23, 2021

The sacrament of Baptism not only as a command of Jesus, but as a covenant with God as understood from the Wesleyan tradition.

BAPTISM IS KNOWN TO US AS “THE OUTWARD SIGN OF AN INWARD GRACE.” BAPTISM IS A SACRAMENT OF THE CHURCH AND IS A COMMAND GIVEN TO US BY JESUS CHRIST. BAPTISM, ACCORDING TO THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH IS A “MEANS OF GRACE THROUGH FAITH, [A] TOKEN OF OUR PROFESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND SIGNS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ordaining The Priests (Exodus 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2024

How does ordaining ancient priests reveal Jesus and the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 29.

Does the ordination of Aaron and his sons: washing, clothing, anointing, sacrificing and eating, hint at the sacrifice of Christ and the Christian life? Let’s look at Exodus 29. Washing Was this ceremonial washing symbolic of what was to take place in the heart? Are our hearts sprinkled from an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying The Unbeliever

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 9, 2024

Apostle Paul told Corinth's members to not be yoked to unbelievers. Who is an unbeliever? Does scripture identify them for us?

As we continue our study on 1 Corinthians chapter 7, we are introduced to someone identified as an unbeliever; spoken of when Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Corinth. For us to identify unbelievers we need to read 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. This is one passage identifying two types of unbelievers. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 7:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baptism Of The Lord: Baptismal Regeneration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 11, 2024

Be careful of those who scorn water.

The story of the little fish swimming towards its mother, and in a panic says, “Mama, Mama, what’s water? I gotta find water or I’ll die!” "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God,” John 3:5 says. The water refers to water ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12-13, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Priest For Hire (Judges 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2025

Are pastors for hire for money or obedient to God first? Let's begin in Judges 17.

Do we get our standards of right and wrong from God or the world? Do we ignore the strong correction Jesus gave religious leaders? In whose name only can we be saved? Let’s begin in Judges 17. Did a man named Micah (not the prophet) steal silver from his mother, return it, and did she use it to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Privileges Of The True Christian

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Mar 27, 2025

Christians Have the True Gospel and Worship by the Spirit

Privileges of the True Believer Phil. 3:3a. We live in an age where “privilege” is a big word that can have all kinds of good and bad connotations.Just a week or two ago, A California jury awarded a delivery driver $50 million in damages after he suffered severe burns from a hot beverage that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3

Denomination: Bible Church

Grace Does It All

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Grace does it all—saving the sinner, sustaining the weak, shaping the believer, and securing the redeemed all the way home.

Introduction – Grace Does It All Title today: Grace Does It All. Think about that—grace saves, grace sustains, grace shapes, and grace secures. From beginning to end, grace does it all. Have you ever seen someone rescued who had no power to rescue themselves? A kayaker trapped in the surf, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Romans 5:6-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Titus 2:11-14, John 6:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Vessel For God

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 19, 2003

Deals with the fact that God can use anyone.

A Vessel For God 2 Timothy 2:19 ¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Holiness

Ecclesiology: The Doctrine Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#1] ECCLESIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-5; 5:1-6:2 Introduction: 1. Peter’s confession of Christ. Matthew 16:13-19 2. All believers in Christ are part of the Church. 3. God has a structure for the local congregation. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Life Of Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Mar 9, 2002

A Look At The Prayer Life of Jesus, Our Great High Priest.

The Prayer Life of Our Great High Priest I. When Did He Pray? A. In Times of Preparation (Luke 3:21) B. In Times of Pressure (Luke 5:16) C. In Times of Privacy (Luke 9:18) D. In Times of Transformation (Luke 9:29) E. In Times of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Prays For His Church

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord’s Prayer

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS CHURCH John 17:11-24 I. For our FIRMNESS (v.11-19) A. To be SECURE (v.11a-d,12) 1. His Concern (v.11a)disciples & temptations that they would face while He was gone. 2. His Coming (v.11b)to the Father 3. His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Rooster

Contributed by Ray Mullinax on Apr 26, 2007

Here is one rooster that really entered the ministry!

The Gospel Rooster Luke 22:60-62 Here is one rooster that really entered the ministry! He has been called a sanctified (set apart) rooster. Jesus foretold of his crowing (preaching) Notice some things about this unusual rooster: I. He Did What He Could ~ “This rooster crowed” Ephesians 4:11, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60-62

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things That God Does Not Know

Contributed by James Sulton on Jun 6, 2006

Salvation Message

7 Things That God Does Not Know James Sulton I. He does not know one person that does not sin. A. Romans 5:12 B. Romans 3:23 II. He does not know a sinner that He does not love. A. John 3:16 III. He does not know any way to save sinners except through Jesus Christ.s A. John 10:9 IV. He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Love Of The Father”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

No father could compare to God the Father. We as fathers can only love as we recognize the extent that God loves us.

“THE LOVE OF THE FATHER” I John 3:1-3 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day, and we want to honor our Fathers and the men that are here today. The reason we celebrate today is because we have the greatest example of being a father,that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal