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  • Joel Vicente avatar

    279 - Seek & Save - Serve & Sacrifice

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Jesus came to seek & save by serving & sacrificing... this is why we are here too!

    Opening Humor: The man had a parrot on his shoulder and he went into a bar. The parrot said "People, People." The man said, "Yes, parrot, these are people who come to the bar." The man went to a church that Sunday and he took the parrot with him. The parrot said, "People, people." The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Step #4 "The Fulfillment Of Sacrifice!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,360 views

    5 Steps for Spiritual Disciplines.

    Genesis 22:2 "Take your son," He said, "your only son Isaac, whom you love, go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about." (HCSB) This trip was Abraham's greatest test, resulting in his greatest sacrifice. 1. The Meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Piper avatar

    Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

    Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,158 views

    A message on the sovereignty of God

    So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Look Who's Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 8, 2009
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     | 4,377 views

    Will the Last Day be a day of joy or terror for you? It all depends on your relationship with Jesus. Parts: A. He came to remove sin once and for all. B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait.

    Text: Hebrews 9:24-28 Theme: Look Who’s Coming! The Sacrificed Sacrificer A. He came to remove sin once and for all B. He’s entered the heavenly sanctuary to return for you who wait Season: End Times 2: Last Judgment Date: November 8, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009
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     | 7,573 views

    Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

    THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Silence: How Men Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Men can pray in their own way by doing what they know is right to do, by listening to the Lord as well as speaking, and by holding others and God Himself accountable to keep promises.

    The young Australian pastor had just received his first assignment. It was to a remote sheep-ranching settlement deep in the Australian outback. He had arrived during a period of prolonged drought, and was making pastoral calls to his far-flung flock of ranchers, who were trying to keep their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sacrifice Of Peace Offering From Priests

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015
     | 2,331 views

    To show that we are the living sacrifice offering offered to the LORD by ourselves, our free will, and the changes start from within.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Yes. A living sacrifice offering. Romans 12:1 (Amplified Bible) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Similarities In The Birth, Sacrifice And Return Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2015
     | 8,119 views

    Have you every noticed some of the similarities of the events that take place at Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return? Not only are God's finger prints all over each event but it seems as if His power and majesty increases with each event!

    Let's read a couple of Bible passages and see if we notice any similarities between the two. Luke 2:4-7 NIV (read from the Bible) “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Offered Perfect Sacrifice Of Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015
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     | 3,981 views

    To prove that JESUS is Perfect Peace and Constant Perfect Peace in our lives and we are complete in Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you associating yourself with bad companies? No. 1 Corinthians 15:33 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Abolish Sin By The Sacrifice Of Himself

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 5, 2014
     | 2,696 views

    To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did CHRIST totally abolished sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:26 (Amplified Bible) 9:26 For then would He often have had to suffer [over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Does Not Want Sacrifices And Offerings Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014
     | 4,488 views

    To show that GOD wants our salvation not our sacrifices and offerings.

    I. EXORDIUM: What GOD wants from us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD wants our salvation not our sacrifices and offerings. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:5 (New International Version) 10:5 Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: "Sacrifice and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is Your All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Laid? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    If God hated human sacrifice, why would He ask Abraham to offer his only son as a burnt offering to Him? And what can this story mean to us?

    CHILDREN'S STORY (I used a flannel graph display on the overhead) In the days of Abraham, one of the ways people showed their love for God by offering Him a sacrifice. A sacrifice is like a gift. It’s something you give to God to show Him you are willing to obey Him, even when it costs you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Human Sacrifices, And Getting Out Of Ruts.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2021
     | 1,469 views

    Perhaps one of the greatest messages preached at Crane Eater Community Church. Paul is asking us to make is not a "Sin Offering", but a "Thank Offering.”

    Human Sacrifices, And Getting Out Of Ruts. Romans 12:1-2NKJV Today, we get to talk about human sacrifices! This should be fun! Any volunteers? In Alaska there are only two seasons: Winter and July. When the weather gets warm in the summer, the snow melts and the dirt roads become muddy. Cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    How Much Will You Sacrifice For God?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,604 views

    To serve God or gain something of great value you must fight to earn it, and not everyone is willing to make the sacrifice. But those who do remain respected..

    How Much Will You Sacrifice For God? Kelly Durant Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls :46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 2. How many of you have ever wanted something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 21, 2018
     | 3,282 views

    Part four of this series focuses on verse ten which discusses brotherly love.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 4 Scriptures: Rom. 12:10; John 15:9-12; Col. 3:12-14; 1 John 4:20-21 This is part four of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” If you recall from verse one, Paul begged the Christians in Rome to present their bodies as a living sacrifice to God. He then asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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