Sermons about Acceptable Sacrifice

Flip Side

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012

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The transfiguration is a transition. Jesus' ministry (and ours) is not all power, it also involves the journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

Mark 9:2-9 “Flip Side” INTRODUCTION The ministry of Jesus and the ushering in of the kingdom of God reach a crescendo in today’s gospel lesson. At first glance Jesus’ climb up the mountain reads much like a Marvel Comic superhero: Bruce Wayne descending into his bat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

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Passover was/is a key feast to the Jewish people. The days preceding the feast were significant as well. Preparations had to be made, including the selection of the lamb to be sacrificed. Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem was actually a display of

1. Henry Morrison Returning Home Henry C. Morrison was a great missionary who served the Lord in Africa for over 40 years. On the way back to United States, he began to wonder “will anyone remember us? Will anyone recall who we are? Will anyone meet us at the boat?” Well, unknown to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 - Ok, He’s Dead! What Have I Inherited? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 9, 2010

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Some criticize him for staying in Haran saying that he fell short of the promises of God, distracted by the attraction of wealth. I don’t think he was saying, OK, HE’S DEAD! WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? But he did stay in Haran until his father died.

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 (NASB) - OK, HE’S DEAD. WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? I understand the upheaval of moving to a different city. Packing endless boxes of books, dismantling beds and throwing out all the junk we have accumulated over time - big job. Then watching a huge truck back into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Die To Live

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013

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Jesus publically announces his upcoming death. He uses the opportunity to explain what his death will produce along with highlighting the same principle for his followers in dying to self.

DIE TO LIVE John 12:20-36 1) Looking for Jesus (20-22). Interesting-the religious leaders wanted nothing to do with Jesus. They were going out of their way to get him out of the way. But here we see some foreigners going out of their way to get close to Jesus. These Greeks were willing to go to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

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The image of God is restored in humankind through self-sacrifice--first through the self-sacrifice of God in Christ Jesus, and now as we sacrifice ourselves to our Heavenly Father's will and purpose for our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing” Romans 5:6-9 February 27th, 2011 "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

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This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 27, 2011

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The feeding of the multitudes reminds us that Jesus wants us to help do God's work in the world. As Christ's disciples, we are to respond to the needs around us not with excuses, but with compassionate hearts, offering all we have to Jesus so that he migh

We've all heard it numerous times in our lives, or perhaps said it ourselves on occasion, "Excuses, excuses!" It could be our workout day, and we are sick and just don't feel like it. "Excuses, excuses," says the personal trainer. Or maybe we know we shouldn't have dessert in the restaurant, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas Lights

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

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Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Provides Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

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Trust, Sacrifice, Blessings, Priorities

The God That Provides Genesis 22:1-14 (pg 14) September 8, 2013 Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav ... His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3886 trips into the streets and homes of Bagdad…He had his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Test Of All!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015

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THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

What Does Jesus Bring? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 11, 2016

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Chapter 11 shows us 4 things that Jesus is. He is our: Friend, Life, Power, and Substitute. How we respond to Him shows others how we truly feel about Him.

What does Jesus bring? John 11:45-57 ∆ Recap: 1. Jesus is our friend (He is moved by Lazarus’s sickness) 2. Jesus gives life (Martha rebukes, but gives credence to resurrection) a. He is affected by the things around us … relates to us b. Greek word embrimaomai (anger over sin ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Redeemer Of All Ages.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 29, 2019

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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

When Adam and Eve sinned the judgment was that their life would be taken from them, not by God but by sin. The moment they sinned, they died, for the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). To fix this problem, God himself killed an animal and covered them with the blood of that animal (Genesis 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Charismatic

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018

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Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:12, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tough Promise To Keep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016

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This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ-Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 3, 2004

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CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB IS A SUBSTITUTE SACRIFICE,A SINLESS SACRIFICE,A SLAIN SACRIFICE,A SPRNIKLED SACRIFICE,A SACRED SACRIFICE, AND A SUFFICIENT SACRIFICE.

CHRIST-OUR PASSOVER LAMB EXODUS 12:1-13, I CORINTHIANS 5:7 After spending 30 years in Burma, Missionary Judson returned to America. In his first address, he didn’t talk about the graves of his wife and 4 children in Burma. He didn’t talk about his imprisonment while he was there. He didn’t talk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

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