Sermons on Sanctification
09 The Day of the Lord will be Darkness – Amos 5:18-27
PM 05 April 2026 09 The Day of the Lord Will Be Darkness Amos 5’18-27 Text: Amos 5:18–27 (ESV)Theme: Outward religion cannot shield from God’s judgment; only in Christ, who bore the darkness for us, can that fearful Day become light. I. A False Hope Exposed (Amos 5:18) “Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light.” Brothers and sisters, this single verse falls…
Romand 6:3-11 Alive to God in Christ Jesus
AM 05 April 2026 Romans 6’3–11 – “Alive to God in Christ Jesus” Resurrection Sunday 2026 Text: Romans 6:3–11 (ESV) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been…
16 Walk By The Spirit – Galatians 5:16-26
AM Sermon 29 March 2026 16 Walk By The Spirit – Galatians 5’16-26 Theme: Christian freedom is not license to sin but liberty to live by the Spirit—manifesting the character of Christ and crucifying the flesh. Proposition: Because Christ has fulfilled the law and given His Spirit to us, believers must daily walk by that Spirit, putting to death the works of the flesh and bearing His fruit. Introduction: Walking in True Freedom Every person in this world is walking…
04 The Sins of Israel Unmasked – Amos 2:6-16
PM Sermon, 01 March 2026 04 The Sins of Israel Unmasked Amos 2:6-16 Introduction Congregation, we are entering into one of the most searching passages in all of the prophets. Amos was a shepherd from Tekoa, a man of the soil, not from the schools of the prophets. God raised him up to proclaim His Word in the days of Jeroboam II, when Israel was outwardly strong, prosperous, and self-confident. The northern kingdom was expanding its borders, trade was flourishing,…
11 ADOPTION through the Son – Galatians 4:1-7
AM 01 February 2026 11 Adoption through the Son Galatians 4’1–7 Introduction – From Bondage to Belovedness Every person longs to belong, to be known, loved, and accepted. We often seek that security in family, work, the approval of others, or even in our religious performance. But apart from Christ, all such striving leaves us living like servants rather than sons, trying to earn what can only be given by grace. The Apostle Paul writes to the Galatians because they…
09 The Purpose of the Law – Galatians 3:15-22
AM 18 January 2026 09 The Purpose of the Law Galatians 3’15–22 Sunday AM, 18 Jan 2026 Introduction Brothers and sisters, one of the deepest questions of the Christian life is this: How do God’s promise and God’s Law fit together? On the one hand, the Bible tells us that salvation is a free gift—rooted in God’s promise, given by His grace, received through faith. From Abraham onward, God pledged blessing to His people, not because they earned it, but…
05 Paul Opposes Peter: Walking in Step with the Gospel – Galatians 2:11-14
AM Sermon, 14 December 2025 05 Paul Opposes Peter Walking in Step with the Gospel Galatians 2’11–14Length: ~25 minutes 14 December 2025 Introduction Sometimes the sharpest battles for the truth of the gospel are not fought against outsiders, but within the church itself. We expect the world to resist the gospel, but what happens when compromise comes from one of our own? What happens when a respected leader, even an apostle, stumbles and by his example leads others astray? That…
24 Living in the Grace, Love, and Fellowsihp of the Triune God – 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
AM Sermon 02 November 2025 This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul’s closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing that defines Christian life and community, urging believers to rejoice, seek restoration, comfort one another, and walk together in the presence of the God of love and peace.
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…
18 Boasting in the Lord – 2 Corinthians 10:7-18
AM Service, 21 September 2025 We live in a culture that is constantly measuring — comparing, ranking, evaluating. Sports teams track every statistic. Companies measure performance by quarterly earnings. Social media counts followers, likes, and shares. Even churches, if we’re not careful, can fall into the same habit — counting attendance, programs, budgets, and influence, as if these were the true measures of God’s work. But comparison doesn’t just happen on the institutional level. It lives in the human heart.…
15 Visible Love and Proven Integrity in Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 8:16–24
AM Service, 31 August 2025 Brothers and sisters, we live in a time when trust is in short supply. News of fraud, scandal, and betrayal has made people cynical—especially when it comes to money and religion. But long before our day, the apostle Paul understood that gospel ministry must be adorned not only with truth, but with visible trustworthiness. In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul has been urging the Corinthians to complete their promised offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem.…