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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
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    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Cleanliness (Leviticus)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 31, 2019
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    The Israelites were taught to use water, a waiting period, and sacrifice to cleanse themselves. We too have the gifts of water (baptism), savior of all time and the final sacrifice.

    Opening and Introduction I grew up in West Texas in a place called Big Spring. It’s a small town with tumbleweeds, oil wells, and loose dust that turns into a dust storm when the wind really starts blowing. One of our really big problems was water, and the water that we had was really hard. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Faith That En-Abels Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2021
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    By Faith, Abel offered a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain did. But what does that mean? What made the sacrifice more acceptable? And what can that mean for us?

    OPEN: I read from a Children’s book the story of Cain and Abel. You know, it’s odd - we ALL seem to know the story about Cain and Abel. But Cain gets more “PRESS” from Scripture than Abel does. Cain is mentioned in 18 verses but Abel ONLY gets 11 verses (about 1/3 less attention). But the PRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 3 - Shadow Versus The Truth Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 28, 2025
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    In the Old Testament there were shadows of things that were fulfilled only through Christ in the New Testament. As we live in a world where truth is overshadowed by falsehood, let us hold firmly to God and His word so we can walk and live by the truth.

    We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) The above mentioned verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019
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    Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

    Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cowboys Versus Farmers?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
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    It is our attitude, not our sacrifices, that reflects the nature of the man within.

    COWBOYS VERSUS FARMERS? Genesis 4:1-8. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission” (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Could Mary Have Been Stoned For Adultery?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 3, 2021
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    The title question leads us into a deeper appreciation of the sacrifice that Joseph made in standing with Mary.

    A QUESTION: Could Mary have been stoned for adultery? - Matthew 1:18-19. - This is a question that has bugged me for a while. If Mary is presumed to be an adulteress, could she have been stoned? WERE THEY MARRIED? Betrothal was more like marriage than engagement. - Matthew 1:18-19. - Unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Tung avatar

    The Reality Versus The Shadow

    Contributed by John Tung on Mar 28, 2007
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     | 6,180 views

    The reality of Christ is greater than the shadow of the OT animal sacrifices.

    The Reality Versus the Shadow Hebrews 10:1-16 (19-25) John Tung, 3-25-07 I. Introduction The title for today’s message sounds like an athletic competition between two teams: The Reality versus The Shadow, like the Nationals versus the Orioles, or The Redskins versus the Cowboys. But the sermon is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Sacrfice: Risk Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
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    In order to sacrifice for God we will need to take a risk for God.

    Last week we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experience God's Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 72 ratings
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    An exploration of the love of the Father in the sacrifice of his Son -- focusing on Gethsemane.

    “Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Why Did Jesus Have To Die

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice for the penalty of sin and death

    Why did Jesus have to die? Series: Searching for the Truth about Easter Matthew 20:17-19 March 13, 2005 Introduction George Atley was killed while serving with the Central African Mission. There were no witnesses, but the evidence indicates that Atley was confronted by a band of hostile ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Casey Casal avatar

    All About The Altar

    Contributed by Casey Casal on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    Giving up false idols and being a living sacrifice to God

    All About The Altar Text: 1 Kings 12:28 Subject: Holiness Context: We have forgotten the meaning of a holy place, we have forgotten the meaning of the altar. The evolution of the altar is damaging the church and youth groups everywhere. They are so caught up in fanciness that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The New Song

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
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    The great song of praise, is based on the great sacrifice of the Lamb of God.

    THE NEW SONG ‘You Are Worthy’ 1. A GREAT NOTE You are worthy (v. 9) a) WORTHY THROUGH CREATION Revelation 4:11 "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." b) WORTHY THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steaven Snow avatar

    Where Is The Lamb?

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
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    The Substitutionary Work of Christ in His Sacrifice for Man’s Sin

    Where is the Lamb? TEXT: Genesis 22:1-7 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Commitment Of The Called

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

    The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist