Sermons on Sanctify:

It's All About Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 5, 2008

A life of faith is a life with some specifics events in it.

It’s All about Faith Romans 3:27-31 * Turn with me to Romans 3. As I meditated over verses 27-31 this week I became more and more convinced that Paul’s message to His readers was and is the title of this message, “It’s all about Faith.” We know that he’s taken 3 chapters to set the stage for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Identity: Who Are You And Why Are You Who You Are?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

This message explores the radical truth of who we are in and through Christ and how that affects the way we live and how God views us.

New Creations - Our identity in Christ 1. Why are you who you are? Why are you different than so many others? a. What goes through your mind when you listen to the news stories, see the moral depravity so prevalent around you? b. Stalin (killed 20 million), Ted Bundy (confessed to killing over 30 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sword

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011

How to use the word of God

THE SWORD Eph. 6:17 INTRODUCTION: 1. Quotes about the Bible: a. Victor Hugo, French writer, 1802-1885 “England has two books; the Bible and Shakespeare. England made Shakespeare, but the Bible made England.” b. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, 1858-1919 “A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graceful Living Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

Grace is a complex word with many shades of meaning depending on its context and application in text. Grace was an important word to Paul and it needs to be an important word to us today.

Graceful Living Grace In Our Lives 05/17/09 PM Text: 2 Peter 1:2-3 Introduction In our lesson this morning we examined the importance of Grace to the followers of Christ and reviewed how the Grace of God without (His free gift to us all) must become His Grace within as we live our lives in light of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Promise To Love, Honor And Cherish? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015

Talk about the two roles in marriage: husband and wife (material adapted from: http://idcraleigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Ephesians-5.18-33idc.pdf and Andreas Kostenberger's book, God Marriage, and Family, chapter 3, Marriage in NT, pgs. 64- 75)

HoHum: Clint Eastwood- They say all marriages are made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning. WBTU: Review and background for Ephesians 5:21-33 God designed marriage Vs. 31 we have heard a lot lately. Paul quotes from the Genesis account in Ephesians like Jesus did in Matthew 19. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Milestones

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian

Wonderful milestones in the growth of a Christian Jason has asked the question: What is the difference between being made dead to my flesh and being conformed to the likeness of Christ? Phil 3:8-11 …That I may gain Christ and be found in Him (now, and at His second coming)…being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ministry Of Death Or Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2014

Here Paul contrasts the glory of the Ten Commandments with the glory of the life-giving Spirit. If the Law that leads to death was glorious, how much more glorious is God’s plan to give us life through His Spirit

2 CORINTHIANS 3: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A MINISTRY OF DEATH OR LIFE [Exodus 34:29-35 / Hebrews 9:11–28; 10:11–22] In our study on 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 we again heard that by works of law no one shall be justified or sanctified (Gal. 2:16, 3:11). Only by accepting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Workings Of Faith In The Life Of A Believer

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 10, 2014

Can We Survive This Life W/O FAITH . . . ABSOLUTELY NOT …. It is needed from spiritual birth to spiritual death!

The Workings of Faith in the Life of a Believer INTERESTING FACTS • Taken from its hive, the bee knows its way home. • A horse can be depended on to find its way home to the corral. • Cats and dogs have made the “incredible journey” home after being lost or being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Written With A Purpose

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015

The Bible makes at least four statements about itself, and each one of these describes one of the reasons it was given to us. Let's take a look at God’s four reasons for giving us the Bible.

THE BIBLE: WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. 2. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consecrate Youselves

Contributed by David Mende on Feb 29, 2016

Many Christians want to receive miracles from God, but they are not willing to obey him. However, we need to first consecrate our lives in order to see wonders from God. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you want to receive blessings from God? I’m sure all of us want to be blessed. However, very few Christians are willing to live the way God wants us to live. They like to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Before There Was A Christmas

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Describes situation before Christ and after Christ

BEFORE THERE WAS A CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: Christmas, as we know it, is a rather modern innovation. Christ’s birthday was not celebrated until more than 300 years had gone by, years in which accurate birth records (if there were any) had been lost. The early Church remembered and celebrated ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Answering Questions About Heaven

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What will heaven be like?

DISCERNING COMMON QUESTIONS AND OBJECTIONS ABOUT HEAVEN Hebrews 11:12-16 In the past two messages I preached on this passage, I addressed two specific issues in regard to our promise of Heaven. 1. When we die, we are conscious and are with the Lord; but this is not our eternal state. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Cross" Your Heart Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 10, 2015

In the cross, Jesus illustrates the relationship that we have with God (the vertical) and others (the horizontal). It appears that God places a much higher emphasis on the horizontal than we may realize.

1. [Angry Toddler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_UVgmPDMRY 2. Matthew 5.21-24 a. Remember WE have offended someone in this Scenario b. "Coping with difficult people is always a problem; especially if the difficult person happens to be you." -John Maxwell 3. Anger is one thing that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Sacrifice Of Christ Made Us Perfect Forever Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2014

To show that it took only One Perfect Sacrifice of JESUS that made us perfect forever.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect forever? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it took only One Perfect Sacrifice of JESUS that made us perfect forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:14 (Amplified Bible) 10:14 For by a single offering He has forever completely cleansed and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exhaustion: Finding Rest In Taking The Sabbath Seriously Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 11, 2013

Running ourselves to death is nothing new to God, who created everything with a precaution in mind-or perhaps an antidote-to exhaustion: Sabbath Rest. Wouldn’t you like to emerge from a Sabbath day refreshed and ready to tackle the most important things o

It is obviously a scheme of Satan to keep us running in circles until we’re exhausted and totally uninterested in discipleship. This scheme is nothing new to God, who created everything with a precaution in mind--or perhaps an antidote--to exhaustion: Sabbath Rest. God has never stopped desiring ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: *other