Sermons on Why Sanctification:

Why Did God Create Us? 1 John 4:16

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about why God created you and I. Looking at the call on our lives.

Good Morning. Stand with me and hold your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Triune God - Why The Trinity Matters For Every Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

We live in a world that says, “All faiths are basically the same.” Same God. Same destination. Different paths. But Jesus never spoke like that. The most important question in discipleship is not How sincere are you? It is this: Who is the God you are following?

FOLLOWING THE TRIUNE GOD Why the Trinity Matters for Every Disciple of Jesus INTRODUCTION: WHY THIS MATTERS MORE THAN WE THINK Church, we live in a world that says, “All faiths are basically the same.” Same God. Same destination. Different paths. But Jesus never spoke like that. The most ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 1:1, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, Acts 5:3-4, John 3:5-6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get The Mansion!

Contributed by Neal Gray on Aug 15, 2001

What does sanctification mean? It means to 1) separate, 2) dedicate, and 3) to be filled. All of this happens by the power of God; but He will not intrude upon our lives unless we grant Him permission in sincere faith.

"Get the Mansion!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Purpose: What does sanctification mean? It means to 1) separate, 2) dedicate, and 3) to be filled. All of this happens by the power of God; but He will not intrude upon our lives unless we grant Him permission in ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Compare And Contrast Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

PAUL CHANGES FOCUS IN CHAPTER FIVE AND BEGINS TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF SANCTIFICATION. THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART MESSAGE THAT DEALS WITH FIVE CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE OLD COVENANT AND THE NEW COVENANT, THE FIRST ADAM AND THE LAST ADAM..

COMPARE AND CONTRAST ROMANS 5:12-6:14 THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO EXPLAIN SOME VERY CONTROVERSIAL THEOLOGICAL POSITIONS, ONE OF WHICH IS THE UNIVERSALITY OF SIN. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR THAT BECAUSE ADAM SINNED, WE SHOULD ALL BE PLACED IN A GUILTY POSITION AS SINNERS. SOME HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of walking with Jesus.

OUR NEW LIFE IN CHRIST II Peter 1:1-2 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning, June 1st, 2025) Each one of us deserves death, judgment, and an eternity in Hell. But thanks to God’s mercy, we have been delivered from that fate. God has lavished His love, mercy, and grace upon us. He sent His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Scooby -Doo Series

Contributed by Roger Miller on Apr 27, 2010

A look at Philippians 3 and what Paul focused on in his life and what our focus should be in life.

Philippians 4 Scooby Doo April 25- Roger Miller Introduction: Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucified & Risen

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 31, 2013

Paul tells us that having received Christ as Savior, he was crucified with Christ. Can you say that? Do you understand what that means? It’s more than just saying “He died for me”. It means so much more to be crucified and risen.

Crucified & Risen with Christ Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. When Jesus died on Calvary's Cross, He bore the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Joshua (Part C) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 6, 2010

Sermon 3 of the series. In sermon one, we saw that Israel had just received a new leader. In sermon 2, they are about to inherit a new land. Now we look at something even greater ... a new LIFE! What tremendous pictures of the believer’s life in Christ we

THE BOOK OF JOSHUA (Introduction: Part C) Calvary Baptist Church August 3, 2003 The New Life REVIEW: Warren Wiersbe reminds us that in the book of Joshua, the children of Israel will receive: 1) A New Leader - This was the Title of our first message of the series. 2) A New Land - This is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling Yet

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009

Every Christian is called by God. If we would “walk worthily” of our calling then we must be faithful and true to what God has saved us for, and called us to be.

God is Calling Yet 08/14/05 AM Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION In Ephesians 4:1 Paul talks about the Christian’s “vocation,” or “calling.” The Bible mentions several different callings that God gives us as believers: 1. There is THE CALL TO SALVATION. 2. THE CALL TO SANCTIFICATION, And 3. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Control Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011

But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

“Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 19, 2019

In the following sermon we are going to examine the lives of Jesus, Paul, Timothy and Epaphroditus in order to prove that it is not only possible, but a given for those who lead Spirit filled lives to follow in the steps of their Master!

Following Jesus Philippians 2:17-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did” 1 John 2:6, NIV One can’t help but read the above statement and wonder if it is truly possible to live one’s life worthy of the Gospel message ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-30, Hebrews 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trading Yokes And Finding Rest

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2022

Are you weary and tired and in need of rest? Come Jesus says and trades yokes so that through submission to Him one will not only please Him but be granted rest for one's soul both now and forever more!

Trading Yokes and Finding Rest Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever get so tired that your bones ache and your mind so exhausted that you can barely think? You know one of those days that all you want to do is crawl into bed and sleep? Are you weary from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Hosea 8:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 44:6-7, 2 Chronicles 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist