Sunday Sermon: Theology 101: Sanctification

Today we reflect on what it means to be sanctified or “made holy” by the power of God. Please note, that we read Philippians 2:1-13. However, Rev. Powers mistakenly references Colossians in place of Phillippians in this sermon. In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul instructs the church to have the same mind as Christ Jesus; to do nothing from selfish ambition while allowing humility to shape the way they live as disciples. Paul assures the Phillippians that it will be “God who is at work in (them), enabling (them) both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” What ways are we called to participate in the work of sanctification, and in what ways are we called to trust God’s sanctifying power to accomplish its purpose in us? Sermon delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on June 30, 2024.