Sermons on A Sacrifice:

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Above The Fray Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

CONFIDENT trust in Christ produces COURAGEOUS living through Christ.

Living Above The Fray Acts 6:8-15 I know each week as we come together as a church family into this room, we all enter with different issues swirling about in our lives. This week some of you faced health issues. We had folks in our church that had tests and procedures, emergency room visits and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

David Takes A Census

Contributed by Gary Holt on Nov 28, 2020

This covers all of 2 Samuel 24 in a brief sermon. There are many topics covered.

see the bottom for credits given “David takes a Census” 2 Samuel 24 Ticket in Linn County Missouri - Going to see Dalyn at here home in Northern Kansas - I was in a hurry, hadn’t seen her in a week - driving up from Ozark I had 220 miles to travel - at the time the speed limit was 55 most of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being Transformed To Be More Like Jesus As Worshipper Of God”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 8, 2021

To worship God we have to be transformed by renewing our minds. Being transformed means being more like Jesus because Jesus is the best example of living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. To be transformed like Jesus, we have to renew our minds resembling the mind of Jesus.

“Being Transformed to be more like Jesus as Worshipper of God” (Romans 12:1-2) V.1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. V. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

What Is The Altar? Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Altar Call? Altars in the Bible? It's so confusing! My goal in this 3 part series is to help followers of Christ better understand the Altar in their lives.

What is the Altar? Beautiful song I love the lyrics: Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling The opening lines are so powerful! Leave behind your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:8, Genesis 13:18, John 19:30, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection In An Imperfect World

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 8, 2021

Very few things in this life are perfect, if any.

Perfection In an Imperfect World Very few things in this life are perfect, if any. There are no perfect people. We all have faults and failures. There is no perfect church. Churches are made up of imperfect people. There is no perfect product. That’s why we buy more clothes, more shoes, more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Jesus Step By Step

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018

Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better.

DISCOVERING JESUS STEP BY STEP (Steps to Personal Discipleship) LUKE 9:18-27 Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better. I - HE IS OUR SAVIOR THAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2019

Solomon relied on a mother's maternal instinct in order to discern which of two women were the baby's real mother. Mothers are creatures with a touch of the divine; they love sacrificially as only God can.

WILL THE REAL MOM PLEASE STAND UP? 1 Kgs. 3:16-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not mothers, we still all have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Core 52 Week 23 - The Cross Before Me Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 7, 2020

Jesus turns our cultural ideas of "the good life" upside down by affirming a radical shift in our thinking and actions away from our own agenda and living for Him will bring us true happiness and contentment.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4078034 Intro: • Yale course on happiness. Taken by over 2 million people. • Professor Laurie Santos - demand is a “bit surreal but understandable given that people are looking for evidenced-based ways of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Via Sacra – The Nobility Of Service (6/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 24, 2020

From the Via Dolorosa (road of pain) we advance to the Via Sacra (holy road). Along life’s difficult stretches we all need a precious helper in our time of need. Help came to Jesus in the form of an African man from Cyrene. We all need to give help and to receive help.

Message by Renée Soares (Pr. Eddie's oldest daughter) Introduction Good morning! Thank you once again for having me here again. What an honor and privilege to yet again share from God’s word before all of you here and all those watching us at home. If you’ve missed the last few messages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coming In First

Contributed by Travis Voeltz on Jun 30, 2020

Who do you love the most…? And, how much do you love that person…? Now take that love you have and ask yourself…what would you do if God suddenly told you to sacrifice that person…?

Open What do you love the most…? I read on article in USA Today that listed the 20 most popular things people are buying today. Some of the 20 listed were: cloth face coverings, hand sanitizer, mother’s day flowers (I’m guessing this wasn’t on Father’s day), active dry yeast, toilet paper, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16, James 1:13, Exodus 15:25, Exodus 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Maundy Thursday / Passover

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Maundy Thursday on video during COVID, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siZbTmgjdwE&t=3s

FOUR Cups Maundy Thursday Sermon Transcript… Hello Calvary friends and other friends who are watching this video. I'm pastor Greg pastor at Calvary this is my wife Sue. We're going to have a very shortened communion / Seder meal. The Seder of the Passover meal there are four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Priests (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 15, 2019

Priests serve as intermediaries between God and Israel. Jesus is our High Priest for all time. Yet, we are still the priesthood of believers.

“Priests” (Leviticus) Leviticus 8:1-3, 6-10 OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Last week, we started a journey in Leviticus by looking at offerings and how they were presented to God. Blood is a big part of sacrifices which cleaned Israel from their sins, their guilt, and even offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-10, Genesis 14:19-20, Hebrews 10:1-2, Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:5-6, 1 John 2:1-2, John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 5:14, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran