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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2010
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    In light of the sacrifice of Christ, we must not deny God our sacrifices of praise and good works.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THANKSGIVING DAY OR TURKEY DAY? Have you noticed that many people now refer to Thanksgiving Day as “Turkey Day”? Why? “Although they knew God [through creation], they neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thanksgiving Sacrifice

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
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    Just as the aroma of the Old Testament sacrifices pleased God, so our sacrifice of praise, thanksgiving and service can be a sweet aroma to God, continually giving him delight.

    A Thanksgiving Sacrifice 11/23/08 AM Text: Hebrews 13:15 Introduction As a nation we will be celebrating a holiday this coming Thursday, the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday is one of the few which has not been over-run by commercialism or watered down by secularism, though not for lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 9, 2011
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    This week we will look at a great story of sacrifice, a woman who exhibited a spirit of Real Sacrifice! Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which

    Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given. It read “Ham and eggs will be served from 6:30 to 8:00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011
     | 4,038 views

    Abel worshiped in faith, and so should we.

    Ss Cyril & Methodius February 14, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy For a few months now we have been considering, with our Holy Father, the spirit of the liturgy. And so it is fitting that we hear today, and on Valentine’s Day, this marvelous lesson from Genesis, the story of accepted Abel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    An Unusual Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 36,614 views

    Leviticus is probably the most "boring" book of the Bible (even Jesus doesn’t quote from it), but in it’s pages are some of the powerful stories of forgiveness you’ll read.

    (This is the 2nd in a series dedicated to the most boring Scriptures in the Bible. At least… the things many people regard as boring) For some people, there’s nothing more boring than the tedious, almost unending regulations that God gave His people in Leviticus. In fact, when most people attempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Greater Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,298 views

    A GREATER SACRIFICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-18: Ill: • The story of Daddy Long Legs is a book by Jean Webster; • It has now been made into a film. • It is the story of a little girl in an orphanage. • She knows that there is a wealthy man who provides for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011
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     | 7,581 views

    Paul invites his readers to respond to God's steadfast love and overwhelming grace by offering ourselves as living sacrifices--worshiping God by what we say and do.

    Romans 12:1-8 “Living Sacrifices” INTRODUCTION Paul is a man who stands in awe of God. He is amazed at God’s steadfast love, overwhelming grace, and unconditional forgiveness. In his introductory treatise to the Romans—a testament of what he believes—he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 1, 2011
     | 4,160 views

    In order to be living sacrifices we must Know His will, and change our thinking

    Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-2 We are called to be living sacrifices. A sacrifice is something we give up. Most of the time we think of sacrifices we think of suffering or pain. Yet, we are called to offer up sacrifices of Praise and Thanksgiving. A sacrifice is a service we are called to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,515 views

    Talk 5 in a series of 8 talks. Again my talk owed a lot to the book by Bill Hybels called Becoming a contagious Christian’. Sacrifical acts of time and resources, especially over the long term will speak to people. Sacrifice demonstrates who Jesus is

    The strength of sacrifice; in May 2002 Robert Bonadies and his fellow instructor Jim Olko were preparing to skydive, along with a novice - Cindy Hyland, in Connecticut. The jump was to be from 12000 ft, falling at 120 mph, which would take just 68 seconds with no parachute. When it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Day To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2013
     | 2,959 views

    Mercy, God's will, gifts

    A DAY TO SACRIFICE Romans 12: 1-8 (p789) March 17, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I have a great fear for Christians who live their lives without much difficulty….And I’m not talking about the difficulties that come as a result of living in a fallen world in a temporary body…(you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,833 views

    Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

    Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 4, 2011
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     | 6,883 views

    A Memorial Day Message to remember those who've sacrificed for our freedoms

    INTRO It’s honorable and fitting this morning we remember the sacrifice of our nation’s great veterans, who gave their lives on battlefields abroad and here at home. By some estimates, nearly 1.3 million Americans have shed their blood and died for freedom’s cause. Still, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Reflection Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 4,841 views

    There were two Joseph's who met a need in Jesus' life, one at the first Christmas and one at the first Easter.

    A Reflection of Sacrifice He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Sacrifice Of Heaven

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011
     | 3,231 views

    Jesus became the perfect sacrifice to allow us to gain the possibility of heaven

    The Sacrifice of Heaven John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Little Philip, born with Down's syndrome, attended a third-grade Sunday School class with several eight-year-old boys and girls. Typical of that age, the children did not readily accept Philip with his differences, according to an article in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Sacrifice Of The Mass Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2013
     | 4,138 views

    The one sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented daily in the Holy Eucharist--for our sanctification and the salvation of every human.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Course January 28, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium The sacrifice which the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, was a single historical event. But we must also acknowledge that from the beginning, the Church has recognized that we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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