Sermons on A Sacrifice:

My Cup Runs Over Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment.

A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John 10:11). c. Transforms. “He restoreth my soul” (Ps. 23:3). d. Care. “Calleth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why She Gave Series

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Oct 31, 2022

Christmas is less than 2 months away, in fact it’s only 56 days from today! I don't believe anyone would argue the fact that Christmas is the season of giving. Maybe you remember this book. It is one of the most popular fiction books ever written on the subject of giving at Christmastime.

It is called; "A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. The publishing of his book was hugely popular; its first printing of 6,000 copies sold out in less than three days, and that was back in 1843 on December 19th just 6 days before Christmas; that was without computers, television, not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Have We Had The Scripture Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon: The Two Tests He Had To Pass Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2022

Gideon had met the Angel of the LORD face to face, one day, and that night, received a message from the LORD. That message contained instructions for two of the most difficult things Gideon would ever be asked to do.

(Note: this message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on 10-16-2022 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon had just realized he saw the Angel of the LORD and was probably trying to take it all in. He was one of only a few people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Lamb For Man

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022

Christ is the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He is our Passover. We should not have anything to do with any past sins (“old leaven”) because He has freed us from the shackles of sin.

Because they did not have time to wait for the bread to rise, the Hebrews were instructed to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) as they prepared for their exodus from slavery in Egypt. They were told to remove all yeast from the house because it was also a symbol of sin. (Exodus 12:15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Willing To Be Offered?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cuando Lo Logico Es Illogico

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 26, 2022

Todo no es como aparece a la primera vista

Sacrificio: Lógico Ilógico Marcos 15:25-37 Ilustración: Hace mas que 100 años cerca del mar en Japón, occurió un terremoto. Pero por ser acostumbado a los temblores, en poco tiempo, todos regresaron a sus actividades normales. Arriba en un cero, un agricultor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:27, Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

“a Hill On Which To Die-A Battle Worth Fighting”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 1, 2016

The calling of God on our life.

“A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 JOHN TEEM JR – CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JUNE 29, 2015 INTRODUCTION “A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” (TELL OF MY EXPERIENCE CONCERNING THIS QUOTE) DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 THE FINAL DAYS OF ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-50

Denomination: *other

Ministry Is A Liability

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

A personal story of my first few years in ministry. I tie it into the fact that when you are doing effective ministry you will have enemies. Just as Christ did.

I was 21 when I first set foot in Connecticut Valley Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. I was nearly a month married, full of enthusiasm and excitement for the adventure of “real” life. Totally unprepared for the reality of it. I was well armed with a bevy of important and well-educated sounding ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-7

Denomination: Adventist

It's A Worthy Race Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 4, 2018

If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Are you running? If you’re a Christ-follower, God has called you to be a runner. Did you know that? And Are you running the race well?

It’s a worthy race. Hebrews 12:1-3 Story of someone who was running for their or someone’s life… Hebrews 12:1-3 Are you a runner? I ran track and cross country in high school. When I got out of college and moved to Houston to work for Shell, I began to run to maintain my health and weight. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In The Law Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 11, 2018

This message explores Jesus' connection to the Old Testament, particularly in the laws of sacrifice and atonement, and how the Old Testament sacrificial system was necessary, pointing us the the long awaited Messiah who would be the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sins of the world.

Jesus in the Old Testament - Jesus in the Law - November 11, 2018 Today we’re continuing part 2 of a 4-week series on Jesus in the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus Christ in Creation, and today we’re looking at Jesus in the Law. Put up your hand if you want the world to live in peace? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024

If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible