Sermons on A Sacrifice:

Giving God Our Best PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores Abraham's obedience and faith in God's call, emphasizing the importance of commitment and offering our best to God. Key

Welcome, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to turn our hearts and minds to the sacred text that has been our guide and our comfort throughout the ages. We come together today to consider a story of profound faith and obedience, a story that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Topics: God's Call, Our Best

I Will Put My Trust In Him

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is more than a day to honor fallen heroes; it is a day to honor the risen Lord.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------- May 30, 2004 13And again, “I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM.” Hebrews 2:13 (NASB) Memorial Day is for remembering. The older I get the more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:13

Denomination: United Methodist

God Working For Our Good Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 4, 2004

Throughout the entire course of human history, God has been working toward the salvation of His people.

God Working For Our Good Rom. 8:28 Intro.: We usually apply this passage to our personal lives, especially when there is calamity. Of course, that’s valid, but there is much more in view. It involves cosmic events. God’s eternal plan to redeem mankind is in view as the apostle writes. God says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 16, 2011

What kind of man is this who has the authority to cast out demons, make cripples walk and cleanse the Temple. They demanded a sign, he gave them one and they missed it.

The Cleansing of the Temple: John 2:12-22 Confirmation that the Temple was being turned into a marketplace during the time of Jesus can be found in some early Jewish writings. First of all, there is a record of the common practice of setting up moneychangers in the temple area during Passover. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sprinkling With Hyssop

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2017

A Psalm of true repentance.

A SPRINKLING WITH HYSSOP. Psalm 51:1-17. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Grow In Our Ability To Worship God?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 22, 2024

We Grow in our ability to worship God by worshiping in the midst of tragedy, through music, and by doing good to others!

How to Grow in Worshiping God 1. We Practice Worshiping Well When _Tragedy_ Strikes (Job 1:20-21). A. Job had _terrible_ tragedy impact his life (Job 1:1-19). B. Job responded with grateful _submission_ (Job. 1:20-21). C. The text closes with Job saying “blessed be the name of the Lord.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Beyond The Veil

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

Michael W. Smith words says it all, “I coming back to the heart of worship, when it’s all about you Jesus.” Those are the words of the message this morning – the heart of worship. But instead of worshipping God in the distance, you can come up close. You

Beyond the Veil Scripture Reference: Hebrews 9:1 – 14; Matthew 27:51 Introduction Let me ask you this morning, what is the object of your affection these days? -Your husband, wife, home, automobile, increased income, yourself. In the management of your time these days who has gotten squeezed out? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Heart Of The Matter It Is Really A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 3, 2004

Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus.

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER IT’S REALLY A MATTER OF THE HEART LUKE 7:36-50 CPS: Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus. Introduction Today we are beginning our August emphasis: Finding soul satisfaction in God. Deep down we all want to be satisfied—content. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

In The Beginning – David

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

God’s selection process - Understanging the Psalms starts by knowing the story and compairing to the poetry.

In the beginning – David 1 Samuel 16 I am not really an American idol fan. I have watched enough to catch on to the concept. I find the whole process to be just a little too much for me. You have 1000’s of people trying out all over the country wanting to become winners and amazingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Misconception 3:man Can Become Sinless And Righteous On His Own Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008

Struggles with the flesh. Self righteousness, spritual struggle, and Christ’s Death.

The Three Misconceptions Of Man - 1John 1:6-2:2 Misconception 3 – 1John 1:10-2:2-Can Man Become Sinless and Righteous on His Own Intro- Sin is a terrible thing. We see it in the headlines of the news every single day. Murder, kidnapping, assault, fraud, cheating, lying, deceit, adultery, fighting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle: “approaching Holy God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016

The Old Testament Tabernacle taught God's People a pattern of worship. The ceremonies and furnishings in the tabernacle point to the atonement of Jesus as our High Priest.

The Tabernacle: “Approaching Holy God” Exodus 25:1-9 We are looking at the Old Testament Unfolding of the Drama of the Gospel. It is interesting that God first redeemed Israel and then He gave them the Law. When God saw the people He had chosen were struggling in Egypt, He did not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Jesus’ birth is not just supernatural, it’s educational. Along with educational, it’s also transformational. What Jesus thought before he was born influenced the way he lived.

I’m sure most of us are familiar with the famous poem by Clement Clark Moore that begins this way: ’Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2007

A review of the importance of the Incarnation to us who are Christians.

GALATIANS 2:20 THE REASON JESUS CAME “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” We don’t usually think of Paul’s Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Common Ways To Lead An Uncommon Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 4, 2007

How Jesus taught and modeled a rich and satisfying life as The Good Shepherd.

We’re starting a new three-week series today called Jesus in Blue Jeans. When God became man in the person of Jesus He came to earth as regular people. He wasn’t surrounded in thunderbolts as some of the mythical ancient Greek gods. He wasn’t wearing a halo the size of the rings of Saturn ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist