Sermons about Genuine Sacrifices

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2011

based on 14 ratings

| 9,754 views

A true follower of Jesus is someone that has been radically changed from the inside out.

A Messiah's Warning About Being A Spiritual Phony Text: Matt. 23:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to them. These are listed in this order. 1. Materialism. 2. Pride. 3. Self-centeredness. 4. Laziness. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Memorial Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 30, 2023

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This message looks at three characteristics of Memorial Day: The Flag, The sacrifice, and The Benefit of the Sacrifice

MEMORIAL DAY 2023 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN PART 1 INTRODUCTION: CURRENTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES A TOTAL OF 24 DAYS ARE REMEMBERED WITH REGARD TO OUR MILITARY. THESE DAYS SPAN FROM THE BIRTHDAY OF THE AIR FORCE TO VETERANS DAY. IN THE LIST I LOCATED, MEMORIAL DAY IS THE 18TH DAY REMEMBERED REGARDING ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15, Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eureka

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 16, 2014

based on 4 ratings

| 4,654 views

John instructs us to test the teachers and the preachers to see if what they are teaching and preaching is genuine. We can also tell if our faith is genuine by what we believe.

Eureka 1 John 4:1-6 (NLT) Intro: In 1848, James Marshall was the first man to discover gold in California. After his discovery, thousands flocked to the area around San Francisco and they became known as the forty-niners. When they heard or used the term Eureka, it meant riches beyond their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 6, 2024

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1 John 3:16 encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and discover how it calls us to be transformed by the truth of sacrificial love.

Transformed by Love: Embodying Christ's Sacrificial Example 1 John 3:16 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the profound truth revealed in 1 John 3:16. This verse encapsulates the essence of Christian love as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Let us delve into this scripture and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 15:13, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:3-4, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 5:43-45 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011

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Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncoverted Believers Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013

| 4,220 views

Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

based on 3 ratings

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The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men Of Honor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016

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Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus On Family Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025

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It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

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We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

“Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of A Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2001

based on 85 ratings

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There are four essentials to a relationship with God: Genuine confession, repentance, faith and obedience.

In a collection of cartoons by Bill Watterson, entitled The Essential Calvin and Hobbes, ornery little Calvin is talking to Hobbes, his friend the stuffed tiger, about what he has done to little Susie. Calvin says, “I feel bad that I called Susie names and hurt her feelings. I’m sorry I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience: The Evidence Of His Love

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2017

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Obedience which does not proceed from genuine love to Christ has no reality in it; it is not the genuine offspring of the heart, the real act of the soul. It lacks the essential motive and inspiration of all Christian deeds.

OBEDIENCE: THE EVIDENCE OF HIS LOVE Study Text: John 14: 15 - 21 Introduction: - Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command”. Three motives for obedience exist: We can obey because we have to; we can obey because we need to; or we can obey because we want to. - A slave obeys because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Or What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 20, 2003

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True worship, genuine worship is an expression of our love for God.

Let us pray Welcome.... A few weeks ago, Bro. Charles Johnson spoke at our revival, and his theme was, It’s time for a change. I believe a change is taking place, and last Sunday we all witnessed such a change...............elaborate... God has a way of moving whom he wants to move, when he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Hoping For Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

based on 13 ratings

| 2,985 views

This sermon is about the need for genuine repentence in the heart of every Christian.

INTRODUCTION: Condit/Clinton sex scandal READ/PRAY Scripture Introduction (Ante-theme): Paul’s sorrowful letter. 2nd of at least 4 letters. Send Titus as a follow up. Proposition: Because Godly sorrow leads to repentance our counseling must cause Godly sorrow. I. Counseling that causes Godly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

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