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  • Sermon # 27 - The Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,389 views

    When Abraham willingly offered his son Isaac on the altar, he had no clue that this was a fore-shadow of the supreme sacrifice that God would make many years later. This sermon explains what that supreme sacrifice was, and how this could alter our lives for eternity.

    We continue to ponder on Psalms 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) The Psalmist made it his ambition to remember and recall, all of the great ...read more

  • A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,155 views

    There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

    Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

  • Discipleship Tested

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,488 views

    The difference from walking behind Him (coming to church) and walking with Him (living out your life for Him.

    Do any of you have some of those words that you just cannot stand? You know the words, usually words used by kids, that just rub you the wrong way; for example, “righteous dude,” psychedelic, totally awesome, and one of my personal favorites wicked. Why would you want to call anything good and ...read more

  • Jesus, Our Atoning Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 10, 2018
     | 3,999 views

    This message asks: "What's the big deal about sin? Why does God care about what comes naturally to us?" And this message looks at the hope and joy we have because we trust that Jesus is our atoning sacrifice.

    June 10/18 Sermon - 1 John 2:1-2 Today is the third in a series where we are looking at the book of first John. Pastor Bill Ryan did an excellent introduction to the book 2 weeks ago, and Pastor Arleen spoke on the balance of chapter 1 last week. If you missed those messages, and you want to ...read more

  • Encountering Jesus Behind Locked Doors

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,991 views

    This is from a series I preached on encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

    Title: Jesus Encounters the Disciples in the Locked Room Script: John 20:19-23 Type: Expos./Encountering Jesus Where: GNBC 4-16-23 Intro: Over the past 2k years countless men and women have met Christ in a locked room. For millions it has been in the confines of a jail or prison cell. For ...read more

  • God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

    OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

  • Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,959 views

    Message about how our obedience is better than our sacrifice.

    Title: Obedience is Better than Sacrifice Theme: As the title states Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Introduction After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted ...read more

  • Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025
     | 353 views

    As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

    Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

  • Mt. Moriah, The Place Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,328 views

    The scarlet thread that runs through the Bible that emphasizes the importance of sacrifice.

    Mt. Moriah, The Place of Sacrifice While I was studying this week I came across the name of a place called Mt. Moriah. The name Moriah means “God is my teacher,” and how appropriate for us this morning as we look at the importance of this place in the Bible. I did some research and found a gold ...read more

  • A Better Sacrifice - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,067 views

    Some of the ways in which the sacrifice of Jesus Christ was infinitely better than those of the Old Covenenant

    A better sacrifice! Part 1 Chapters 9 & 10 of Hebrews give us a unique window on Calvary contrasting the death of Jesus on the cross with the OT sacrifices. Uniquely, as Andrew Murray put it: The cross is Christ’s highest glory. The glory which He received from the Father was entirely owing to his ...read more

  • The Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial Day

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 27, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,223 views

    This message is a perosnal reflection of the importance of remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the service of this country fulfilling what Jesus said in John 15:13.

    Memorial Day 2019 Scriptures: John 15:13 This morning I want to break from my normal and share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day as this is the day we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice – their life - for our freedom. Jesus said, ...read more

  • What Is Love?

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,480 views

    You could get hundreds of answers to this question. The true answer is found in God. God so loved the world.

    The greatest love ever expressed was the love shown to a Christ denying world when Christ died upon the cross for the sins of all mankind. Love was manifest at Calvary. Many Christian people are not really sure God loves them, even after he has saved us. Sometimes because of the trying ...read more

  • Supernatural Boldness Requires Pure Motives

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A.

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A. Supernatural Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Can Be Identified by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Context of Persecution (:1-2) Illustr.: Just as you use ...read more

  • (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

  • The Motivation To Live Godly In A Godless World

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. In Titus 3 Paul begins this chapter telling us how to react to the world.

    Introduction: Do you ever see the world and wonder how Christians will make it? We live in a world that is disregarding a Holy God. God has been reduced to a mere imagination by many, while others ignore Him. Even the religious people of our world have become Religious Atheists, claiming to know ...read more