Sermons on Atoning Sacrifice:

Throwing Your Life Away

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message calls for greater commitment and sacrifice. I found the inspiration for this message after having gone to Romania on a missions trip.

Mark 12:41-44 KJV And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Useless Fires On The Altar

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God is not satisfied with our itty bitty sacrifice. He desires that we give the best of our spiritual gifts to Him.

Mal 1:6-14 6 "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?" says the LORD Almighty. "It is you, O priests, who show contempt for my name. "But you ask, ’How have we shown contempt for your name?’ 7 ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Not To Smite, But To Save The Evildoer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010

Our witness to love our enemies, and to so live that we attract them to Christ and the Church, is a union with Christ's sacrifice

Monday after Eleventh Sunday in Course June 14, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses There’s something satisfying in seeing the smiting of the evildoer. “Ah, justice is done, finally,” we say when someone gets his comeuppance. But God does not desire the death of the sinner in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 28, 2010

The Christmas spirit is found in telling others about the lamb that came to be our sacrifice for sin and give us eternal life.

Intro. This time of year, many are in what is called the Christmas spirit. That means different things for different people. Many are searching for gifts, some enjoy decorating, some look forward to the fellowship of others, and some are all of the above. Some are the opposite, and despise the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2010

This sermon looks at the Joy of being a cheerful giver. 1. Giving is an ENCOURAGEMENT 2. Giving is an INVESTMENT 3. Giving is a SACRIFICE

The Joy of Giving to God We have come to the end of our series on “How to Really Enjoy Life”. Today I want us to discover – how to Experience the Joy of a Giving God. The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Christ As Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015

Christ fulfilled the meaning of the Old Testament priesthood when he offered himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for sin.

“So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Devil?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Last week we took a closer look at Christ and how we need to view Him and his sacrifice for us.

WHO IS THE DEVIL? Matthew 12:24 Last week we took a closer look at Christ and how we need to view Him and his sacrifice for us I. HE WAS THE CHERUB WHOSE DWELLING PLACE WAS WITH GOD Ezekiel 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Priest's Office

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2015

To show that JESUS has given the priesthood to all believers and we need to preserve it by offering our bodies as living sacrifice.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you preserving your gift? Yes. Romans 12:1 Romans 12:1 I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness Apart From Obeying The Law Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014

There is a righteousness that exist outside of obeying the Law. Faith is not good works; going to church, giving your tithes; making sacrifices.

The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:21-26 Righteousness apart from the law Introduction Rom 3:21 & 22 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Mother Is The Reason”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 10, 2021

Mother is the reason most of us are where we are, she is the reason we work, and mother are the reason we sacrifice.

Scripture: John 15:9-17 “Mother is the reason” There are examples of what mothers have done from scripture Hagar endured she went back to Sarah, Jochedbed the mother of Moses just had to trust God, Naomi shared her faith with her Ruth, Mary just was favored because of obedience ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Ephesians 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2023

According to therapist, Dan Wile, “Marriage takes sacrifice, hard, work, and the ability to put up with disappointments and cope with frustration.”

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8aNLT A recent e-mail asked readers to reflect on the following questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heinemann trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. Name ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022

The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

To explore the concept of servant leadership, emphasizing humility, sacrifice, and service as modeled by Jesus Christ, and encourages Christians to serve others.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the warm embrace of fellowship, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred space that we come together to reflect upon the glorious truths of our faith. Today, we find ourselves drawn to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Corinthians 9:19

Topics: Servant, Joy

What Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore and understand the unconditional, unfailing, and unending love of God, as demonstrated by His sacrifice of His only Son for our salvation.

Good morning, church! Today, we are going to talk about a subject that is at the very heart of our faith - God's love. And not just any form of love, but God's unconditional, unfailing, and unending love. It's like what Max Lucado once said, "God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: God's Love