In Sermon Collections: "Sacrifice Of Self"

Lent (Week 2) | The Cross

Shared on: Feb 22, 2026

The cross is the place where wounds are healed, freedom is found, and new beginnings start. As we begin this journey of Lent, bring your congregation to Cross.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 23:44-47, John 18:1-11

Tags: Cross, Lent, Lenten Season, Cross Of Christ, Jesus' Sacrifice, Cross Of Calvary, Lent Series, Sacrifice Of Self  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Upside Down Kingdom | Last Will Be First

Shared on: May 5, 2025

Develop a sermon to explain why “the last will be first” and why we must “die to live.”

Scripture: Matthew 20:16, John 12:24-26

Tags: Servanthood, Dying To Self, Giving Yourself, Christian Disciplines

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Easter | Sacrifice

Shared on: Apr 14, 2024

Among the numerous themes of Easter, this may be the most important: sacrifice.

Scripture: John 11:49-51, Mark 14:12-15, Romans 3:24-26

Tags: Sacrifice, Jesus, Easter, Resurrection, Hope, The Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Father's Day | Sacrifice

Shared on: Jun 4, 2019

Celebrating the many sacrifices of our fathers.

Tags: Dad, Father, Father's Day, Encouragement, Fathers Day, Celebrate Dads, Godly Man, Thank You  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Memorial Day | Sacrifice

Shared on: May 19, 2024

Make your Memorial Day sermon a tribute to those who have sacrificed everything for this country’s freedom.

Scripture: John 15:13, Joshua 4:1-9, 2 Timothy 2:3

Tags: Sacrifice, Memorial Day

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Independence Day | Sacrifice

Shared on: Jun 28, 2026

Take today to remember our dependence on Christ and his sacrifice on our behalf.

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Hebrews 9:1-15, Romans 8:31-34

Tags: Sacrifice, Fourth Of July

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Independence Day | From Self-Dependence To Christ-Dependence

Shared on: Jun 27, 2022

A collection of biblical resources to celebrate the Fourth of July, including topics of freedom, citizenship and spiritual liberty.

Scripture: Psalms 33:12, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Tags: Freedom, Fourth Of July, Salvation, Victory, Slavery, Independence Day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Walking In The Spirit | The Fruit Of The Spirit

Shared on: Oct 7, 2024

Fresh ideas to inspire Jesus' followers to walk in step with the Spirit.

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-20, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:13-26

Tags: Holy Spirit, Peace, Joy, Faithfulness, Patience, Christian Love, Fruit Of The Spirit, Self Control  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Forgiveness | Healing Wounds

Shared on: Jul 22, 2024

By His wounds, our wounds find healing. Invite your congregation to into the healing emotional and relational wounds by walking with them on the path of Jesus’ forgiveness.

Scripture: Psalms 51:17, Isaiah 53:4-6, Matthew 9:1-8

Tags: Forgiveness, Healing, Forgive Self, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness In Jesus, Wounds, Healing Emotions, Forgive Them  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Propitiation | Christ, The Atoning Sacrifice

Shared on: Jan 26, 2024

One of greatest doctrines in all of Scripture is the doctrine of Propitiation. Because of Christ's work, Redemption has been accomplished and applied for the Children of God.

Scripture: Romans 3:25, Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:10

Tags: Grace, Love, Atonement, Sacrifice, Wrath, Forgiveness, Sin, Propitiation  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Veterans Day | Honoring Their Sacrifice

Shared on: Nov 3, 2024

The greatest sacrifice that a man or woman can make is to lay down their life for their country.

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18, 2 Samuel 23:8-12, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Luke 23:26-46, Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:36-50, 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Genesis 22:1-18, Romans 13:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Death, Sacrifice, Honor, Spiritual Warfare, Life, Holidays Civic, Soldiers, Veteran  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

God's Love | John 3:16

Shared on: Dec 16, 2024

Ensure that your congregation fully understands the life-changing message of God’s love.

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:1-18

Tags: God's Love, The Gospel, Jesus Sacrifice

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Needy People | Our Need For Jesus

Shared on: Jan 7, 2024

Discuss the need for Christ and His sacrifice for one and all.

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21, John 1:29-41

Tags: Hurting People, Jesus Sacrifice, Need For Christ, God's Provision

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Memorial Day | Remembrance

Shared on: May 21, 2023

Honor the sacrifices made for our freedom on this Memorial Day.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Tags: Memorial Day, Holidays Civic

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Memorial Day | Remember

Shared on: May 21, 2017

Remembering is a spiritual practice God’s people have been called to engage from the beginning. Use the Sunday to help your congregation remember and give thanks.

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Joshua 4:4-7, Proverbs 14:34, Philippians 2:3-4

Tags: Sacrifice, Remember, Gratitude, Memorial Day, Christ's Sacrifice, Cost Of Freedom, We Will Remember, Lay Down Your Life  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective  (view more)  (view less)

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional