Sermons on Burning Sacrifices:

A Total Commitment

Contributed by Robert Webb on Oct 30, 2023

The first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live out our faith in the world. The rest of chapter 12, along with chapters 13-15 are the details as to how to obey the exhortation given in Romans 12:1-2.

Romans 12 transitions from teaching about what God has done for his people to what God expects from his people. How are the new people of God (the true Israel) supposed to live out their faith in the world? It appears that the first two verses of Romans 12 are the general commands on how to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 6:12-14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christians Checkbook- An Offering Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 2, 2023

This is the 178th sermon in the series Action". This is the 15th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#178] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- AN OFFERING Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: As I was reading through today’s text, I struggled with a Sermon Title and direction of this Sermon. Thursday night, I was reading the text again and it hit me- Jesus was a fragrant offering to God; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 22, 2024

The brutality of this execution is beyond our imagination. Yet, as we consider the cross today, we dare not look away.

Five Powerful Words: FORSAKEN Mark 15:33-39 Introduction Mark 15:33-39, ESV And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Let the Scriptures control you.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel ... set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence) from 1444 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-3, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jesus Tell His Disciples Not To Tell People That He Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 1, 2025

This passage provides an interesting insight into why Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ.

KEEP QUIET: Proclaiming that Jesus was the Christ would create a lot of wrong expectations. - Luke 9:18-21. - It’s an odd thing to hear Jesus telling His disciples to not tell people that He is the Christ. You would generally think that He would want it proclaimed often and loudly from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The King And The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, the importance of carrying our own crosses, and the paradox of majesty and sacrifice represented by a King on a Cross.

Good morning, church family. We're here today to delve deep into the heart of the Gospel, to examine the cross -- Jesus' cross, our own crosses, and the intersection of majesty and sacrifice. As Martin Luther once said, "Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in ...read more

Topics: Jesus' Sacrifice, Our Cross

Ahaz Of Judah (2 Chronicles 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2025

What fate awaits those who go against God?

What are the consequences of sin and rebellion against God? What can happen to those who trust someone other than God? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 28. How was Ahaz such a disgusting king of Judah? Do we sacrifice our children? Ahaz was 20 years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Justin Imel on May 19, 2008

An exegetical sermon of 1 Cor 12:31-13:3

A. A teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write “I love you” in 25 words or less, without using the words “I love you.” 1. She gave the class 15 minutes. 2. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. 3. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2009

Christ’s birth is an example of sacrifice that is lived out in the lives of those who follow Him.

*1 John 4:10-12* “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Cows And Burnt Plows

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 24, 2011

A message expalining what it means to follow the call of God without reservations.

Dead Cows and Burnt Plows 1 Kings 19:19-21 When Elisha accepted that God had another plan for his life; he did't have to think twice; he turned his back on his former life, destroyed all that was related to his past, and yielded everything to God. Elijah knew ahead of time that Elisha was chosen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrificial Lamb

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus the final sacrifice!

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2008 The Sacrificial Lamb Two weeks ago we saw Jesus as the light of the world. In the light we are able to see, we stop stumbling our way through life. In the light we find growth and direction, we discover a God who loves and cares for us and has a plan and ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Spititual Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Sacrifice, mercy, worship

A SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP Romans 12:1 (p.803) June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The kids were horrible to each other. The morning started with the 7 year old screaming at the 9 year old "It's My Turn Stupid!" There was no milk in the refrigerator for the Captain Crunch and the dryer was making ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ