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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2010
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     | 6,253 views

    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 Greater Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,670 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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    The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011
     | 4,449 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

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    Mercy Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 6, 2008
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     | 8,349 views

    Today, let us be reminded by the words of Jesus, "But go and learn what this means: "I DESIRE MERCY AND NOT SACRIFICE." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance." (Matthew 9:13 NKJV)

    Mercy Not Sacrifice, Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction There is the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, "Joe, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?" Joe said, "I’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,061 views

    This is a message that shows the importance of presenting ourselves unto the Lord as a living sacrifice.

    A LIVING SACRIFICE TEXT: Romans 12:1-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The first eleven chapters give strong reasons as to why we should present our bodies as a living sacrifice unto God. The first eleven chapters deal with the doctrinal portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    An Unusual Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2010
    based on 59 ratings
     | 37,673 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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    "Living Sacrifices"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    Takes Romans 12: 1-2 in context

    “Living Sacrifices” June 13, 2010 Romans 12:1-8 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

    Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Ultimate Sacrifice

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 5, 2013
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     | 8,865 views

    The Ultimate Sacrifice for our sins was given by Christ Himself. God had to die for us to give us life eternal. When we are exhorted to respond to His Sacrifice for our redemption, what do we do? Do we really respond back with our very lives?

    The Ultimate Sacrifice [Hebrews 9:23-28] Opening illustration: There were 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Have you considered the price they paid for putting their name on what the British viewed as a treasonous document? These 56 men who signed the Declaration knew that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John McCormack avatar

    A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,921 views

    GOD DESIRES SPIRITUAL WORSHIP.

    A SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST (DAVID) EXPRESSES HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THE LORD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 116: 17 (NKJV) I WILL OFFER TO YOU THE SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING, AND WILL CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD. PSALMS 116:17 (THE BOOK) I WILL OFFER YOU A SACRIFICE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Remember The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,293 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

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,096 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
     | 4,577 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

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Mother's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,815 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