Sermons on Jesus Sacrifice:

The Sin Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 9, 2011

The sin offering atoned for sins committed unknowingly where restitution was impossible. This was a required sacrifice, as was the guilt offering. Unintentional sins of commission and unintentional sins of omission are discussed.

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus The Sin Offering Leviticus 4:1-5:13 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 30, 2011 Take your Bible and locate Leviticus chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking One For The Team

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009

The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The first indication and fruit of the new life?

1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Little Lamb

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2021

There is a progression and parallel of the Passover Lamb and the Lamb of God -- A, The, Your, Their Lamb(s).

1. A friend of mine recently shared an observation with me from Exodus 12:1-6 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Communion isn’t just a private moment; it’s a shared act that shapes the church. In 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Paul corrects abuses and gives a pattern: remember Christ, proclaim His death until He comes, examine ourselves, and consider one another.

Old Man Thanks God for a Solitary Lunch This week we’re in our second week of our communion series, and before I get into the sermon today, I just want to go ahead and encourage you to grab the elements if you haven’t yet. We’re going to take communion today as part of the message, so if you need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Obstacles To Serving God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

We all have fears that inhibit us from serving God. Fears of the world, fears of ourselves, fears of the enemy. For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of power and of self control. 2 Timothy 2:17 When we set aside our fears we make room for the power of God to work through us.

Godly Passion (v.19) A. A drive provoked by emotion B. Jesus was driven by an anguish over the multitudes who He saw as having no shepherd and as a result He said the fields are ready. (Matthew 9:36-37) C. In this passage Paul was driven by passion to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Service Through Our Understanding Of Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 31, 2021

An opportunity to reflect on some of the key themes of Maundy Thursday, as we begin to prepare for Good Friday

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen, Today we enter the Holy Triduum, the three days which changed everything. Maundy Thursday is replete with signs and symbols, so much for us to think about, and to celebrate before we sit vigil in the garden of gethsemane with Christ later ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Reflectors Of Holiness.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 22, 2021

Eight new cadets join us this year. Six are currently resident in Fiji and at the Training college, two are learning online from Tonga with the hope that they will join us soon in Fiji. This message is a re-work on one that I had previously delivered as part of a series.

Reflectors of Holiness, welcome message. There are times in our lives when we feel alone, other times when we know that we are part of community, family something bigger than ourselves. There are also if we are in step with him that we know we have a closeness to God that is undeniable. Those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Hebrews 10:10, Exodus 38:1-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016

Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-2, Genesis 18:9-12, Genesis 21:1-7, Genesis 22:1-13, Luke 1:26-34, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 26:38-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fireproof Way For Marriages.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

The majority of arguments between husbands and wives  Have to do with disagreements over who is in charge of what in the relationship.

A Fireproof way for marriages? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist church Ephesians 5:21-5:33 Introduction: In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another  wives give respect to their husbands  husbands give love their wives  spouses give Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Full Obedience: Abraham And Isaac On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 16, 2013

Abraham fully obeyed God, even when God's command was difficult to follow.

Me and more than 11.4 million other people, on average, watched the History Channel TV production entitled “The Bible”. And, by the way, that is a lot of viewers – it was #1 in the ratings. It was a series of 10, 1 hour episodes which aired leading up to Easter, and the DVD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And Isaac: Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

These all died in faith - it seems that this is referring to Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and their immediate descendants. ~~ Abel and Noah also died in faith, but the “promises” were not particularly entrusted to them.

#10~ 11: 13-16~ and 17-19 ~ Heb.11: study~ SS 8-10-14 @@ Gen.22: Abraham and Isaac: Today we'll continue our study in Heb.11: "the hall of faith" chapter, our text verses are verses 13-16, and later 17-19, we'll talk mostly about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Of ‘the Christ’

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 5, 2012

Many of us are passionate about something or the other in our life. The important thing is … if we are Christians – Are we passionate about God more than anything else in our lives? When Christ was sent to earth, it was because the Father had unprecedente

Opening illustration: Funny how getting into God's Word and the life of Jesus brings a person into a personnel relationship with Christ; even in Hollywood. Oscar winning composer Johnny Green came to Christ reading the Bible doing research for an American bicentennial composition. Metropolitan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist