Sermons on What Is Sanctification:

Live Like Jesus

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 25, 2024

Learning more about what it means to live like Jesus.

Live Like Jesus Various June 23, 2024 I’m calling June the How to Live Like Jesus month. The first 2 weeks we used 2 Chronicles 7:14 as a springboard for talking about what it means to take ownership of our faith and ultimately, live like Jesus. Last week for Father’s Day, it was a call for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Ephesians 4:25-32, Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Great Enough To Sanctify (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 6, 2014

There is a negative aspect of holiness/sanctification – putting off. There is a positive aspect of sanctification – putting on.

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Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Holiness

Cricified With Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2014

What does it mean to be "crucified with Christ"? How will that affect our lives?

Reminders: Are you “Pressing On” for Jesus in your life? Are you hungry for (or thankful for) a life delivered from the ravages of slavery to sin because of the power of a risen Savior? Are you hungry for more of Jesus; knowing Him better, walking with Him more closely, feeling His very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Benefits Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014

We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something Better Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes what we need to do is not try to create something better, but appreciate what already is best, as these proverbs lead us to do reflect on what is better in life.

Introduction As Americans of ingenuity, we are always looking for something better – a better way to travel, to produce energy, to clean stains. That zeal to improve our lot pushes us to make the many improvements in technology that we have. But sometimes what we need to do is not try to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here’s The Truth . . .

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

We study what the real truth is, as found in John 17:17

JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” The word “truth” in this verse comes from the Greek word “aletheia” which means “factual”, “a reality” or “real.” And we understand that God’s Word is a reality. But another English equivalent is the word "genuine" - God’s Word is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: *other

The L Card

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2013

Been slinging the L card about? Be sure you know what it means.

Heard a preacher today say that the only ones who use the term legalist are the ones under conviction. No, he was not a fighting Fundie. He was a non-denom. I had that handle laid on me many times over the years by people who did not know what it really meant. I had just hit on a problem they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Like Stars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2025

It’s time to work out what God has worked in you.

Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill February 22-23, 2025 Last Saturday night, I gathered here to give God praise through the music and the message by Pastor Kyle. On Sunday, I traveled to an underground church where I witnessed winsome workers caring for newborns, and trained ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

May God Sanctify You Through And Through

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 2, 2010

The experience of sanctification and the walk of Holiness

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene May 2, 2010 May God Make You Holy Through and Through Scripture Reading: I Peter 1:13-25 I Thessalonians 5:16-24 "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Nazarene

"clothing Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2020

A sermon about Christian sanctification.

“Clothing Ourselves” Colossians 3:1-17 Let me ask you this, if you would: How do you get up in the morning? Do you have a hard time of it, needing a cup of coffee and a couple hours to get going? Or do you leap out of bed, bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to face the day right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

A sermon explaining the meaning of sanctification.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 "Be All That You Can Be!" Today we are talking about a word that most people have heard, many Christians brag about, and few understand: sanctification. Sanctification can be a really confusing word because of the way people use it. Most Christians understand the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Know That I Am Sactified?

Contributed by Darin Gary on Apr 25, 2003

Entire Sanctification & its attributes.

"How Do I Know that I am Sanctified?" (1 Thess. 5:23-24 & 1 Thess. 4:7) Did you know that the author of Amazing Grace (John Newton), prior to his conversion, years as a pastor and theologian had sunk very low in his life. Early on in his life, Mr. Newton stole away on a ship, where he was found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Risky Business

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD IS SANCTIFICATION!

“RISKY BUSINESS” I THESSALONIANS 4: 1-12 SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION: Today, our text deals with the reality of Sanctification in this Life. Our text bears out that “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” The Goal is to please God and in so doing, the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For The Journey Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

In the Old Testament, the word sanctification comes from the root word ‘kadash’ which means "to cut or separate." Sanctification is God’s grace setting us apart for His work and to lead holy lives. This life of separation challenges the believer to forsak

Grace for the Journey 1 John 1:5-2:6 Last week, we looked at how we understand grace in our Wesleyan Methodist tradition. We started out by defining grace as God’s unmerited love and forgiveness. We understand grace as a journey of faith which John Wesley called the “way of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ