Sermons on Final Sacrifice:

How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014

Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Living

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

GOD EXPECTS US TO LIVE SACRIFICIALLY. TO SHOW HIM LOVE

SACRIFICIAL LIVING MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; HEBREWS 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Rewards As A Christian.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 8, 2020

A place where we practice what we preach.

Your rewards as a Christian. Matthew 10: 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Dare To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2018

A sermon about what it means to lay down our lives.

“Dare to Love” 1 John 3:16-24 In Matthew Chapter 7 Jesus says an interesting thing. ***Put UP Words on Screen*** He says: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

I’m All In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 38: 1 – 31

Exodus 38: 1 – 31 I’m all in 38 He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood; five cubits was its length and five cubits its width—it was square—and its height was three cubits. 2 He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. 3 He ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27, Luke 1:74-75

Denomination: Baptist

On The Mountain Of Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Abraham's Surrender

Genesis 22:1-19 ON THE MOUNTAIN OF ABSOLUTE SURRENDER 1. Abraham's Test INVOLVED PERCEPTION (We must be in a position to hear God.) 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Call Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

Give Sacrificially Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 22, 2016

Obedience always requires sacrifice.

In a Psychology Today article called, “The Myth of Multitasking,” Dr. Nancy Napier shares a test delivered by the Potential Project, a group based out of Denmark that proves that multitasking, the idea that we can focus on two things at the same time, is a myth. I am going to time you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Broken (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 14, 2019

In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them.

BROKEN (part one) In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them. 1) The broken jar. Mark 14:3-9, "While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 26:55, Psalm 69:19-21, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

The Lord will care and protect you today.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Devotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

What does Jesus mean to you? For Mary, He was worth everything she had. For Judas, He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

Worship is the act of sacrificially giving something precious to Jesus. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman in this story, it was a container of perfume. Let's dive into her story. This story takes place just before Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Topics: Devotion, Sacrifice

The Power Of Sacrificial Giving SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God's riches to meet our needs.

A little girl once planned to give her father a pair of slippers for his birthday. When asked where she would get the money, she confidently replied, "Father will give it to me." Although it may seem strange for a father to buy his own gift, the father appreciated the gesture and the love behind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Topics: Giving, Sacrifice

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Willingness, Sacrifice

The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: Baptist