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Abraham: The Offering He Didn't Want To Make Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 29, 2021

Abraham was told to make a special offering. He didn't want to do it, but he didn't want to disobey the LORD, either. What could he do? What did he do?

Introduction: Several years have come and gone since Isaac was weaned (Genesis 21) and this encounter. Abraham had made a number of altars and had offered several sacrifices since he had come to Canaan, but this was an offering he didn’t want to make. Even so, he obeyed God and received a reward ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022

If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

“Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18, Hosea 6:1-6, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Offers Grace To All (Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 5, 2025

And that grace is offered to all people, Jew and Gentile, through Jesus, not Moses, to be received by faith in Jesus, not by commitment to the Mosaic covenant.

Today, we have the privilege of working through Ephesians 2:1-10. But let's start by rereading a little bit from last week. Ephesians 1:22-23: (22) And all things/beings He subjected under his feet, and him He gave as head over all things to/for the church, (23) which is his body--the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Ultimate Sacrifice Is From Burnt Offerings To Jesus' Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 15, 2025

How can you live out your faith in gratitude for God's love and mercy?

In the Old Testament, burnt offerings were a crucial part of the Israelites' worship and atonement for sin. However, with the coming of Jesus Christ, a new and ultimate sacrifice was made once and for all. Let's explore the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and how it differs from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Burying The Dead Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2010

One preacher decided not to baptize one young girl on October 31st because he didn’t want her to associate her baptism with Halloween - a season of death. Was he right?

OPEN: One of the boys in a Sunday School teacher’s class proudly announced to his teacher that he was being baptized the next Sunday. She told him that was really great, and he told her he was going to take his swim goggles. She was curious about why the youngster would want to wear his goggles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7, Romans 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Independence-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020

7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Apr 11, 2001

Four facts of Extravagant Love

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers "To Do" List

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005

In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tithes & Offerings Devotion No. 1_god Loves A Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 6, 2006

Our giving must not be reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful (hilarious) giver

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 2 Peter 1:1-11, Genesis 1:24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Generous Life Is A Blessed Life

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014

be generous

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 23, 2014

There is great joy in giving back to the Lord!

The Joy of Giving March 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is great joy in giving back to the Lord! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Of God In The New Testament

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2013

To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Are you an altar of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace. IV. TEXT: Genesis 8:20 (Amplified Bible) 8:20 And Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 7, 2014

We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5).

BASIC BIBLE STORIES Cain & Abel (Genesis 4:1-16) We continue now in our Basic Bible Stories Series with the story of Cain and Abel. Previously we looked at Adam and Eve in the garden and the Fall of Man. Today, we see the “fruit” of that fall: children born into sin (Psalm 51:5). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jephthah's Accidental Pledge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Jephthah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we no longer need signs, wonders and miracles to convince us as believers, and we need to offer ourselves to GOD as living sacrifice, not someone else

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Jephthah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we no longer need signs, wonders and miracles to convince us as believers, and we need to offer ourselves to GOD as living sacrifice, not someone else's life. IV. TEXT: Judges 11:30 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Giver God Loves

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 28, 2009

Sunday Night Memory Verses. Giving verses in Sept

THE KIND OF GIVER GOD LOVES 9/27/09 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 A. PRINCIPLE Vs. 6 1. Spiritual Principle a. Galatians 6:7-10 (KJV) 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist