Sermons on Sanctification

The Grace of God (Part 2) – Stewards of His Grace

Pastor Tim Travis explores the profound responsibility of being stewards of the manifold grace of God, defining grace as the unmerited favor that provides both salvation and the strength for daily living. The teaching emphasizes that believers must first receive grace personally for justification and sound doctrine, which then serves as the foundation for humility, peace, and service within the local church.…

Fixed on His WorK (Part 4) – Insulated, Not Isolated

Pastor Tim Travis explores the theological concept of sanctification, defining it as being set apart for a specific use by God. He distinguishes between the positional sanctification granted at salvation and the progressive sanctification that requires a believer to actively separate themselves from both outward sins, such as immorality and addiction, and inward sins like pride and bitterness. Travis utilizes various analogies—from a boat staying…

Fixed on His Work (Part 3) – No Reserves, No Retreats, No Regrets

Pastor Tim Travis outlines the dual nature of sanctification, distinguishing between the permanent positional security granted at salvation and the progressive, daily growth that requires active participation from the believer. He argues that this transformation must encompass the entirety of the human person, specifically targeting the intellect, emotions, will, and physical body. By renewing the mind through scripture and submitting emotional impulses to divine control, individuals…

Fixed on His Work (Part 2) – He Finishes What He Starts

Pastor Tim Travis explores the profound theological concept of sanctification as a lifelong journey orchestrated by God. Travis teaches that believers are set apart for a specific use through three distinct phases: a foundational positional shift at salvation, a daily progressive growth in grace, and an ultimate perfection in eternity. He emphasizes that while Christians must actively align themselves and work…

The Holy Spirit and Complete Sanctification

Alvino Hernandez explores the theological concept of sanctification, which he defines as being set apart for God’s special use rather than achieving sinless perfection. Hernandez outlines a threefold process involving past justification, present growth, and future glorification, emphasizing that believers are continually renewed by the Holy Spirit day by day. Hernandez introduces the provocative “million dollar question” of when this process…