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Operation Sanctification
by Guy Caley 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 In the Army we did nothing without an operations order. The operations order defines important things like who is responsible for what, what the objective of the mission is, when and where the operations will take place and supplies that will be needed. When I say we did nothing without one, I mean we did nothing… we couldn’t have a battalion picnic without an op order—supply annex and the whole nine yards. As I was reading verses 23 and 24 of our text it occurred to me that it read a lot like an op order for Operation Sanctification. Sanctification simply refers to the process that is supposed to happen in our lives once we trust in Jesus. It is this process that causes us to become more like Jesus and helps us become what the Lord means for us to be. Full Sermon » 
Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence …A Lifelong Process
by Thomas Farley Colossians 3:1- 17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos) means "holiness." Before reading today’s Scripture, I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter in Colossians is written to a group of people who had already been saved and accepted Jesus Christ. However, there were some who were trying to teach that there was a "higher" level of spirituality that was obtainable beyond Jesus. Paul wanted to assure them that nothing beyond Jesus Christ was necessary for their spiritual growth and maturity. Full Sermon » 
Holiness and Sanctification - Back to School
by D. Greg Ebie 1 Peter 1:14-16 We have gone back to school; together we are taking a look at the basic or essential doctrines/teachings of the Bible. We started off looking at salvation; then last week we looked at conversation with God. Today we are going to dig deeper into our salvation as we look at holiness and sanctification. Full Sermon » 
Discipleship & Holiness
by Darin Gary Matthew 16:21-26 Luke 2:15-19 Let us begin this next series of What We Believe & Why We Believe It by establishing from the outset this one truth that we all must accept: It is God’s will that Christians are to be holy! Before the foundations of this world were laid, God purposed that Christians were to be holy and without blame….. Full Sermon » 
Holiness - H.O.L.Y.
by Brian Eatock 1 Peter 1:15-16 Our Scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire denominations have either been started or changed because of this verse or its meanings. Let’s read it together. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Full Sermon » |
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Christ in Me
"Sanctification is the work of Christ in me, the sign that I am no longer independent, but completely dependent on Him." Contributed by: Oswald Chambers
Work in Progress
The process of sanctification can be compared to an iceberg, which is almost 90% under water. As the sun shines on the iceberg, the exposed part melts, moving the lower part upward. In the same way, we are usually aware of only a small part of our sinfulness and need, which is all we can deal with at any one time. However, as the light of God’s work in our lives changes us in the areas we know about, we become aware of new areas needing the work of God. Contributed by: Bobby Scobey
Polished and Ready for Use
Sanctification is a fancy church word that simply means cleaned up and ready to use. Your laundry that has been washed, dried, and ironed is sanctified because it has been cleaned and prepared for use. My son is a tennis shoe freak. It started out with a pair of Jordan sneakers. He has lots and lots of shoes. When he started working, almost every payday that’s what he wanted - a new pair of shoes. Now he has more shoes than Imelda Marcos! Those shoes are always spotless and ready to wear. He buys the right type of cleaner and never allows a pair to get dirty. He wears them, cleans them, and puts them in the box, ready to wear the next time. This is sanctification. Being cleaned up and prepared for use. It might be a bit stronger than just cleaning up. I am very particular about my cast iron frying pans. Nothing works better for cooking than a properly broken-in cast iron skillet. After each use, that skillet needs to be cleaned up. I wash it with an S.O.S. or brillo pad and then put it on the fire and dry it with the fire. When it gets good and hot, I take a little oil and cover the surface. Then I put it away in the oven. When God sanctifies us, he begins by cleaning us up. He washes away our sin with the blood of Jesus. Then he heats us up. We get fired up for service. Then he oils us up. Oil is used in Scripture as a symbol for the Holy Spirit. God thoroughly coats us with the Holy Spirit and prepares us for service. Then he puts us in the place he wants us, and, when the time is right, he pulls us out and begins to "cook" on us. Contributed by: David Wilson
A Splash of Water Will Do!
Two preachers were carrying a conversation. One said to the other, “Currently, we are having a problem at our meeting place with the mice. It looks like everywhere you step; you will be greeted by a mouse.” “Well,” said the other preacher, “we solved that problem long ago. We baptized them all, and they left.” This is a sad story that illustrates a familiar reality. Many individuals believe that once they are baptized, all they need to do is done. The truth of the matter is that it does not end there. In reality, the contrary is true. Romans 5-8 illustrate our call to holiness. This process of sanctification has its epilogue in the justification; it is presented into three images; and is fueled in the power of the Holy Spirit. Contributed by: Bledar Valca
A Sweet Scent
The story is told of a missionary to China who was in language school. The very first day of class the teacher entered the room and, without saying a word, walked down every row of students. Finally, still without saying a word, she walked around the room again. Then she came back and addressed the class. “Did you notice anything special about me?” she asked. Nobody could think of anything in particular. One student finally raised her hand. “I noticed that you had on a very lovely perfume,” she said. The class chuckled. But the teacher said, “That was exactly my point. You see, it will be a long time before any of you will be able to speak Chinese well enough to share the Gospel with anyone in China. But even before you are able to do that, you can minister the sweet fragrance of Christ to these people by the quality of your lives. It is your lifestyle, lived out among the Chinese people, that will minister Christ to them long before you are able to say one word to them about personal faith in Jesus.” It is like that with us as well. Though we may not be eloquent speakers, the unbelievers we encounter will be ministered to by the Christ-likeness of our daily lives, if indeed we are Christ-like. Contributed by: Ron Crow |
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