Sermons on First Sacrifice:

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

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

To love the unlovely and the unloveable is inconceivable. But that is just exactly what God did for all of us. We, who were corrupt through sin became the beneficiaries of eternal life through the sacrificial death of Christ.

What motivated God the Father to send His one and only cherished Son to earth to die for us? Why would the holy Son of God want to come into a wicked world? Moreover, what would prompt Him to give His life as a human sacrifice for sinful, wicked humanity? It is inherent in God’s nature to make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 9:26, John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pharaoh Inclines To Let The People Go But Yet Is Hardened. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2022

Pharaoh and the Egyptian people could no longer endure this plague of flies. From the ancient history of such creatures being so bothersome, we know that people have been obliged to abandon their homes and seek new ones.

Pharaoh Inclines To Let The People Go But Yet Is Hardened. Ex. 8:25-32 Ex. 8:25-32 25Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land." 26But, Moses said, "That would not be right. The sacrifices we offer the LORD our God would be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Three Facts

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 9, 2022

Christ took sinners like you and i made away for us;

Three facts Hebrews 9: 27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Sentence sin Hebrews 9:28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:13

Denomination: Baptist

Clothing As A Gift From God

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jul 27, 2023

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together.

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together, and when the Lord God visited ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21

Widow's Extremity Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

The more desperate a situation, the greater need for God.

A. GOD’S PROVISION IN DESPERATE CONDITIONS: 1 KINGS 17:8-24 1. When you cease to obey your master, you are no longer his servant. “The Lord said, “Go … Zarephath … a widow to feed you” (v. 8). a. Fed by ravens (3 years?). b. Fed by widow in pagan city (meaning blast furnace). 2. Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Rose Of Sharon Important?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2025

Song of Solomon is about a man and a woman, their love, courtship, and marriage. It is an allegory of God's love for Israel and the church.

Before we begin, there has been a lot of discussion over the significance of the book of the Song of Solomon. Some might say that this is an exacting tale about love between a married husband and wife. While others will say that this is a moral story of God's adoration for Israel and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Norms Of Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Enough Just To Love God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

Is it enough just to love God? By that we mean, it is enough to be well pleasing to God to simply love Him? Some Christians would say yes, others no, but what does God's word say? That is the focus of this lesson.

Last week I asked a dozen people this simple question, “Is it enough just to love God?” Only two people said “yes it was enough just to love God,” while the other ten emphatically said, “no it’s not, we have to obey Him.” So what is the answer? Is it enough ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-6

Denomination: *other

John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 26, 2016

This is the intro to a series where we preached from a variety of 3:16s in the Bible. Here we examine the Love of John 3:16

We’ve all seen them, at sporting events and concerts. The obligatory John 3:16 signs. In case you are wondering that all started in 1980. A guy by the name of Rollen Stewart had been making a name for himself by appearing at major sporting events wearing a rainbow coloured wig and dancing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Sacrificial Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2023

A Christian’s heart is a sacrificial heart. It’s a heart that offers God the whole of who we are because of Jesus’s sacrifice, giving His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Therefore, we are to be those living sacrifices for God, which is the most reasonable thing we can do. CHECK OUT SPECIAL ENDING

A Christian’s Heart “A Sacrificial Heart” Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l76yVqg4XnE Today’s Message in our series on a Christian’s Heart is entitled “A Sacrificial Heart,” and it’s a perfect follow up to the message on building worship-filled hearts. A newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016

The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin's Atonement

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A message comparing the priestly sacrifices of the Old Testament with the Priestly sacrifice of Christ our High Priest.

Sin’s Atonement – Lev. 16:1-17 & Heb. 9:11-26 Lev 16:1-17 16:1 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: "Tell your brother Aaron not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-17

Christ The Victorious Warrior And King Of Kings Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2018

Heaven opens and Jesus appears, this time not as a Lamb, but as a warrior on a white horse (symbolizing victory). Jesus came first as a Lamb to be a sacrifice for sin, but He will return as a Conqueror and King to execute judgment.

Book of Revelation Commentary Tom Lowe 8/23/17 Lesson: IV.D.1: Christ the Victorious Warrior and King of Kings (Revelation 19:11-16) 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ