Sermons on Atoning Sacrifice:

Into The Death Zone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Surrender, sacrifice, discipleship

INTO THE DEATH ZONE Luke 9:23 (p 733) February 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Then he said to them all: If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me" Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Widow's Might

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2014

God has a claim on your life. He does not just claim a part of you for Himself. He claims all of you. He doesn’t just want part of you…He wants all of you.

Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to sink under the water he changes his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Deny? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Aug 13, 2014

The faith of Abel tell us that we have a faith that is worth dying for.

A Faith Worth Dying For Hebrews 11:4 The first of many of these listed in what we called the hallmark or hall of fame of faith goes all the way back to the first family. He is the second born of two boys and the Bible speaks of him as being righteous. See: Genesis 4:1-10 The voice of thy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship With God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 28, 2016

God doesn't want a one-time experience with you. He wants a relationship.

“Relationship with God” August 28, 2016 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Then And Now! What The Cross Represents!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 12, 2013

looking beyond the glamor and decorations to see what the Cross of Christ really represents and mean to us as believers

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praising God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Have we thought about the Who, When and Where of Praise?

This month we are going to look at the topic of Worship and pastor has asked me to start the topic off with the subject of Praise. Praise is a commonly used word, and it simply means to say or write or express something good about others, or commend something good in others. In the corporate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ride Fit For A King

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2018

Jesus wants to be the most important thing in your life.

A RIDE FIT FOR A KING Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: There was a Pastor's son who came to him and asked if he could use his Dad's car. His dad looked at the young man and said, "I'll let you use the car if you complete these three requirements. First, get your grades up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Woman Wants Her Man To Know Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30

What Every Woman Wants Her Man to Know Ephesians 5:22-30 Men, this is what every woman wants you to know: 1. She wants and needs you to lead 5:22-24 2. She wants and needs your sacrifice 5:25-27 3. She wants and needs your tenderness 5:28-30 Be attentive in conversation Be gentle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Spending Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message continues a discussion of the spiritual discipline of sacrifice. Specifically regarding wealth.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Biblical Spending” I. Benefits of Faithful giving (see previous notes) II. General Financial Principles A. Proper approach to Wealth B. Poisonous approach to wealth III. Principles of Gaining Resources A. Sources of supply 1. Work ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:16-17, Colossians 3:5-6, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In Remembrence To Him

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018

A reminder that Christ died that we might live.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME I. WE SHOULD LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER A. His Death 1. Death of a loved one. a. Usually we want to forget the death of a loved one. b. Usually we want to forget how a loved one died. 2. The Death of the Son of God. a. Jesus wants His followers to remember His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Own Love. (Hi)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 15, 2018

God showed His love on the cross, His love cost Him everything He had in this life.....His life!

Romans 5:6-For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7-For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8-But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Gave All

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 1, 2018

A sermon based in John 3:16 for the 4th of July weekend.

“One Gave All” John 3:1-16 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. As we think about this 242 anniversary of our independence and the great sacrifices that have been made to preserve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 27, 2018

They learned to match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all.

25B The apostles get a little seminar on servant leadership from Jesus in our Gospel today. They learned match their “I.Q. with their “I do;” if anybody wants to be first (a leader) the person has to be willing to serve all. In reality everyone is acknowledged as a leader because everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic