Sermons on Sanctification

Sermons on Sanctification

“Church Discipline” 1 Corinthians 5:1-12

Theme: God disciplines us to help us grow. Aim: We must be courageous, careful, discerning, gracious, gentle, and loving as we are faithful to Scripture to practice church discipline. (1) What Is Discipline? 3 Contexts a. God disciplines us b. We discipline ourselves c. We are disciplined by others (2) Is It Wrong to Judge? (3) Discipline in a Local Church? – 2 Forms a. Formative Discipline b. Corrective Discipline (4) Discipline Out of Love

“Gospel Partnership, Prayer, & Progress” Philippians 1:1-26

Theme: The gospel creates membership, fuels our prayers, and defines our progress. Aim: Let’s ask God to strengthen us to have the gospel drive every aspect of our lives. 1. Partnership: The Gospel creates and sustains the Church (Philippians 1:1-8) 2. Prayer: The Gospel fuels Prayer (Philippians 1:3-11, particularly v. 4, 9) 3. Progress: The Gospel empowers our growth (Philippians 1:12-26)