Sermons on Animal Sacrifices:

Raising Heroes For Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 29, 2013

Jesus Christ can turn our children into heroes, but we can help. Here’s what to do: 1. Sacrifice for them. 2. See their potential. 3. Steer them to Jesus.

Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 10, 2012 (Adapted from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007) *George Washington is called the “Father” of our country, and rightly so. What a hero he was. Historian ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Has Provided

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014

As we look back to Calvary we can clearly what the Old Testament believers was looking for God to provide. For us today the LORD has already provided.

The LORD Provided Genesis 22:1-14 This story takes to around 2000 B.C. involving a man that was called out to eventually become nation of people. He and his wife stricken in years God uses to perform one of His many great miracles. Through this amazing journey of faith by Abraham and Sarah we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Collection

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 16, 2012

A talk on principles and specific instances that apply to giving in a believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4, Title: The Collection, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Sometimes he would take me and my little brother Steve to the Thursday morning Bible study. George, an elderly gentleman, would split his donut with my little brother. One Sunday my brother came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks-Living Pt 2

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

Take a quick inventory about what is different in your life since accepting Jesus? What things do you no longer feel good or comfortable with? Can you identify the true changes that have taken place?

Thanks-Living Pt.2 Romans 12:1-2 GNT So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Do not conform yourselves to the standards of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Then Some

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 1, 2008

This sermon deals with the need to always be willing to do your best. I remember listening to tape by John Maxwell years ago on this topic.

And Then Some by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Genesis 24:1-24:20 And then some Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 Imagine yourself being the owner of your own business. You have the chance to make millions of dollars in profit. A lot is going to depend on your employees. You can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dump Your Drink - Philippians 2:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

Paul was full of joy at the idea that his life might be a drink offering. What is that?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18

Transformed: Spiritual Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2016

TRANSFORMED – How God Changes Us Spiritual Health – Romans chapter 12 verses 1-3 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Consecration (vs 1). (3). Transformation (vs 2). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Let me tell you the story of two women: • They both lived in the late 1800’s and early 1890’s. Story 1: Anne Sullivan: • When Anne Sullivan was aged ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

What Does God Want Me To Do With My Isaac? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2012

God tested Abraham to ensure that Abraham’s devotion was still sound, and to free Abraham from the snare of making an idol out of something that was given by God as a gift.

In her book, “When I Lay My Isaac Down,” Carol Kent tells her story of a devastating event in their family. She recounts how her and her husband were enjoying a night together and shared their joy by saying, “does life get any better than this?” Everything was going well ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Habits For A Higher Walk With God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues on our series of messages exploring the practices the Bible calls us to do on a regular basis to develop our walk with God.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Review Every once in a while we find it necessary to go to the doctor for a physical. We make an appointment with a person who is familiar with how the physical body functions and the signs of good and not so good health. The doctor went to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Hebrews 11:24-26, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dinosaurs & Bible

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2005

The Dinosaur Question. - The Bible refers to many common animals that we know today. What is interesting is that it has three animals that we no longer recognize. The Dragon, Behemoth & Leviathan

PowerPoint Available + = New Slide > = Transation Dinosaurs & Bible + - ’Intelligent design’ trial in fourth week - - Intelligent design is being promoted in schools across more than 20 states in the US. > Barna public schools should teach creationism (54% vs. 36%). >(59%) favor teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Live

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 25, 2013

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

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Farming, Work, Rest, Worship, And Cooking (Exodus 23:10-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 17, 2022

Animals, servants, and the land need a break. Don't come before God empty-handed. When you celebrate harvest, celebrate God.

Today, we work our way through Exodus 23:10-19. This is another one of those passages where we will find ourselves being pulled in lots of different directions. God sort of hops around, from one topic to another. And we will have to do our best to hop with him, and keep up. Part of me wonders ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19, Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 25:18-22, Exodus 31:15-17, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:18, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Scapegoats And Saviors Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 29, 2020

"Jesus of Nazareth: The King of the Jews” … the spotless Lamb of God … the perfect Sacrifice. His blood saved all of humanity … from Adam all the way up to you and me … and from now on, no other sacrifice is needed, amen?

Around the First Century, experts and historians estimate that at least a hundred thousand pilgrims would descend upon Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Some of them would come from as far away as Cyrene in northern Africa … Macedonia, Thrace, and Pontus along the Black Sea … Cyprus … Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist