Please note: among the proscribed subjects are Calvinism vs Arminianism. I do mention Calvinism here and a contrasting viewpoint even if it isn't Arminianism; although I do not think my remarks advance one over another. The moderators may edit or delete this post as they see fit.
At a point since I joined this site, I had contemplated a thread that examined basic approaches and themes different denominations take and how that relates to their central teachings. I rejected the post since some may either take issue with how their denomination was characterized or that a characterization of a denomination was seen to leave out others. It was not then, nor now here my intent to instigate arguments.
So, with the understanding that I am only giving my views, and that what I may ascribe to one denomination should not be taken to preclude application to others, consider:
I have noticed that an approach followed by many Baptist traditions is concerned with separating persons into classifications: unsaved or saved, living a sinful life vs living for Christ, even Baptized or not. Much of their teaching an many sermons are based on drawing these contrasts and encouraging people to examine themselves and move to the correct side.. Evangelism to bring the unsaved to Christ; There is self examination to locate and deal with personal sin as it appears, etc.
As a contrasting approach, consider Methodism. It is no coincidence the the author of the Pilgrims Progress was a Methodist. There is a central point of view within the Methodist churches that life is a journey of growth toward an ever greater perfection. Salvation and sanctification is also addressed, but is commonly presented as aspects of where one is along the path toward the shining city on the hill.
Now there are also many doctrinal issues. Particularly the natural state of man. Calvinist denominations (like most Baptist) hold that man is innately evil, while Wesleyan theology (where Methodism came from) holds that all men may be saved. These are not as different as one may suppose.
The central issues are the same: Acceptance of Christ, and Living for CHrist, and Evangelism. But while the Baptist approach is a 'where are you moment by moment' approach, the Methodist approach is a 'where are you in your growth toward what God will make of you'.