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    Focus On Destiny: Leaving The Past Behind SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    To reach our destiny, we must keep our minds focused on where we are going, not where we have been.

    Introduction: As we journey through life, it is crucial to maintain a focused mind on our ultimate destination. Just like the Israelites in the wilderness, we must resist the temptation to dwell on past comforts and instead keep our eyes fixed on the future. In order to reach our destiny, we need ...read more

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    The Election Is Over – Now What?

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
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    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

    Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Perfect Priest, Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
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    An explanation of the sin offering described in Leviticus 4 & 5 and how this relates to the role of Christ as the perfect priest and the perfect sacrifice.

    In Romans 7:23, the Apostle Paul writes, “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” That’s the take-home message of this sermon. If you have to leave early, or if talking about blood makes you squeamish, or if the Levitical details of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Praise Becomes A Sacrifice

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005
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    Shouldn’t praise be an easy thing for us to do? How can we praise the Lord when life gets hard?

    When Praise Becomes a Sacrifice Hebrews 13:15-16 Hebrews 13:15-16 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-- the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living Sacrifice (Pt 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
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    Jesus sacrificed everything for us. That sacrifice accomplished the greatest miracle of all. What will sacrifice do in your life?

    April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Followers Sacrifice Everything Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 260 ratings
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    The first of a real followers series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers sacrifice everything, Matt 4:18-22 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ January 6, 2002 Two Hells’ Angels met a priest who was walking with crutches. They asked him what the problem was. He told them that he had slipped in his bathtub. The "Angels" continued walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Sacrifice (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
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    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good picture of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Sacrifices Acceptable To God

    Contributed by Curtis Porche on Feb 7, 2002
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    Comparing Levitical system of sacrifices to spiritual sacrifices.

    JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN AT THE WELL WHEN THE TOPIC OF WORSHIP CAME UP. HOW TO WORSHIP GOD IS A QUESTION MANY CHURCHES WRESTLE WITH TODAY. JESUS INTRODUCES SOMETHING NEW TO THE SAMARITAN WOMAN WHEN HE TELLS HER THAT GOD SEEKS THOSE WHO WILL WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obedience's Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
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    Obedience’s is Better than Sacrifice

    Obedience’s is Better than Sacrifice Ephesians 6:1-3 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. We should Obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    This is a sermon preached on communion sunday.

    TEXT: Jesus Our perfect Sacrifice and High Priest Text: Leviticus 1:1-8; 8-9, 21 THEME: communion P.S. The sacrificial system, was given to point man to the way to God is through Blood of a perfect substitute. This substitute is Jesus. Introduction: There are all kinds of warnings in life. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    Examining why Jesus wanted to keep his identity a secret

    The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice Get everyone to stand - Need to conduct a bit of a survey, People think better on their feet Q1 Sit down if you’ve never had a secret before. Q2 Sit if you don’t have some secrets in your life now that you don’t want anyone else to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Sacrifice That Meets The Need Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    We all want to be used by God to extend His kingdom, but we first must realize that being used by Him requires great sacrifice.

    Having an Effect our the Community Making Sacrifices that meet Needs John 6:1-15 I.Be ready to address the needs of the people.(1-5) A.Jesus draws the crowds. (v.1-2) 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles on the sick? a. He had a genuine concern for the sick but, b. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

    Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

    Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Bring A Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,628 views

    Compares OT Sacrifices, NT sacrifice of Christ, and how today, we can bring a sacrifice of praise.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Text: Hebrews 13:11-16; Psalm 50:14 Introduction In baseball, they have a play that’s called a Sacrifice fly. If a runner is on 3rd base... and there are less than 2 outs... the batter can try to hit the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 100,966 views

    The importance of obedience.

    Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist