"Sanctification" Tagged Sermons
He Will Surely Do It – 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
PM 26 April 2026 He Will Surely Do ItText: 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24Theme: The comfort of the church in every season is not the strength of man, but the faithfulness of God. Introduction There are some moments in the life of a church when hearts are especially tender. This is one of those moments. A farewell stirs many things within us. There is gratitude for mercies received. There is sorrow over parting. There is uncertainty about what lies ahead. There are…
19 Boasting Only in the Cross – Galatians 6:11-18
AM 26 April 2026 19 Boasting Only in the Cross Galatians 6:11–18 Text: Galatians 6:11–18Setting: Morning Worship ServiceTheme: True Christian glory is found not in outward religion, but in the cross of Christ, which brings new creation. Paul closes his letter to the Galatians as he began it: with urgent concern for the truth of the gospel. These final verses are not mere formalities. They are the apostle’s concluding testimony, written with large letters from his own hand, as though…
12 Paul’s Pastoral Appeal – Galatians 4:8-20
AM 08 February 2026 12 Galatians 4’8–20 – Paul’s Pastoral Appeal Introduction: The Heart of a Shepherd Few pains cut deeper for a faithful pastor than watching spiritual children drift back into bondage. Paul feels that sorrow keenly for the Galatians. Having seen them freed by justification through faith, he now hears they are turning again to legalism, and his heart breaks. In this passage, his tone shifts from theological argument to personal pleading, from defense of doctrine to the…
23 Examine Yourselves – Christ’s Power in our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 13:1-10.
AM Service, 26 October 2025 In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ’s Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul’s final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ’s indwelling power. The message unfolds the paradox of divine strength revealed in human frailty, urging believers to submit to Christ’s loving discipline, depend on His grace in weakness, and pursue holiness and unity within the church. A deeply pastoral and searching…
22 The Heart of Christlike Ministry – 2 Corinthians 12:11-21
AM Service, 19 October 2025 Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility, sacrificial love, and holy zeal for the church—reflecting the character of Christ, the true Apostle and Good Shepherd. This sermon calls believers and church leaders alike to embrace humility over pride, service over self-promotion, and holiness over worldliness, trusting the Spirit of Christ to build His church…
Psalm 31 – Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
PM 12 October 2025 This expository sermon on Psalm 31:1–24, “My Times Are in Your Hand,” unfolds David’s journey from fear to faith, showing how believers can trust God’s sovereign hand in every season of life. Through vivid exposition and Christ-centered application, the message teaches that our lives—every joy and sorrow, gain and loss—are safely held in the hands of the faithful Redeemer who prayed, “Into Your hand I commit My spirit.” A powerful call to trust, courage, and steadfast…
21 Christ’s Power in our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
AM Sermon 12 October 2025 Discover the paradox of true strength in “Christ’s Power in Our Weakness” from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. This sermon explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh, God’s purpose in suffering, and Christ’s all-sufficient grace. Learn how weakness becomes the stage for Christ’s power, how His grace sustains us in affliction, and how believers can find joy and strength in humble dependence on Him. A message of hope for the weary, encouragement for the suffering, and a call…
Psalm 30 – From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated
PM Service 05 October 2025 This sermon on Psalm 30, “From the Pit to Praise — A Life Rededicated,” explores how God turns His people’s mourning into dancing and their weeping into joy. David’s song of deliverance becomes a model of repentance, restoration, and rededication to God’s glory. Through Christ—who entered the pit of death and rose again—we see the gospel pattern of chastening turned to joy, discipline to praise, and death to resurrection life. A powerful message of grace,…
12 Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God – 2 Corinthians 6:11-&:1
AM Sermon, 10 August 2025 One of the great dangers for Christians—especially in a world filled with distractions, pressures, and competing loyalties—is the slow drift toward compromise. We rarely wake up one morning and say, “Today, I will walk away from wholehearted devotion to Christ.” No—the drift is subtle. Our hearts grow comfortable with sin in small doses. We keep certain relationships, habits, or ambitions that quietly pull us away from undivided fellowship with God. This was happening in Corinth.…
06 Beholding the Glory of Christ 2 Corinthians 3:7–18
Sunday AM, 22 June 2025 Imagine a man trying to warm himself on a cold morning by staring at a painting of the sun. He studies the brushstrokes, analyzes the colors, and appreciates the artistry. But he never steps outside to feel the sun’s actual warmth. That is what it’s like to know about Christ without truly beholding His glory. But let me ask you this: How often are our eyes fixed there—on Him, beholding His glory? Is it not…
05 Our Sufficiency in Christ – 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
AM Worship Service, 15 June 2025 In our age of credentials, degrees, endorsements, and carefully curated social media profiles, people often measure their worth and credibility by external validation. We value the right references, impressive resumes, and certificates framed neatly on the wall. But imagine if someone asked you to prove that your Christian faith and ministry were legitimate—not through paper documents, but by the lives you’ve influenced. Could you confidently point to lives visibly transformed by the power of…
03 The Folly and Wisdom of God – 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
AM Worship Service, 07 July 2024