Sermons on Motives Behind Sacrifices:

"Looking At Jesus From Behind Prison Bars"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 8, 2010

A sermon which asks the question, "Where do we find ourselves this Christmas season?"

Matthew 11:2-11 “Looking at Jesus from Behind Prison Bars” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com An amateur actor friend of mine told me about an experience she had while performing in a local play. Now, even though she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Your Best Behind You Or Ahead Of You?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you?

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you? Some people as well as some churches believe that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Left Behind An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Apr 10, 2018

What Jesus left behind in the tomb and what He took with Him when He left the Tomb.

WHEN JESUS LEFT BEHIND AN EMPTY TOMB LUKE 24:1-8 1 APR 18 DR. M POPE INTRO: Philip Henry used to call the Lord's day the queen of days, the pearl of the week, and observed it accordingly. His common salutation of his family or friends, on the Lord's day in the morning, was that of the primitive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

There’s A Story Behind My Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 20, 2021

When you are up against a battle just learn how to lean and trust in God, so that people will know why you praise God the way that you do.

Jesus is used to drawing crowds of people. Wherever he went there were people that pressed their way through the crowd just to see him. Just like the woman with the issue of blood she didn’t want to see or touch anybody else but Jesus, because she knew that if she could just talk with Jesus and if ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Curtain - Mark 9:1-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What is the purpose of the Transfiguration? And how can it help you in your daily life? This message will answer those questions and show you how this event explodes with meaning when you understand the “hyperlinks” in the setting.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35

Leave The Past Behind, Focus On What's Next PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing past experiences, living in the present, and moving forward with faith, guided by God's Word and the spirit of perseverance.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, what a joy it is to be gathered here together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord. A place where we can open our hearts, share our burdens, and be uplifted by the Word of God. We find ourselves today at the crossroads of reflection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Involvement, Unity, Teamwork

Jesus The Better Way: He Instills A Better Motivation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2013

Chasing the dream that God created you for gives life meaning.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS INSTILLS A BETTER MOTIVATION HEBREWS 11:32 – 12:3 INTRO The Bucket List So did any of you read, a few weeks back, about the 91 year old that fulfilled one of his bucket list items? Walter Thomas lives in Woodstock, NY and he had an unusual wish on his bucket ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

An Abundant Gift Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2018

Things are not always as they appear. Little can be much, and much can be little. The Lord knows the desires of our hearts and the motivation behind our gifts.

An Abundant Gift Mark 12: 41-44 This had been an eventful day for Jesus and the disciples. Having returned to the Temple in Jerusalem for the third time, Jesus had dealt with several confrontations. He was challenged regarding His authority; the Pharisees and Herodians sough to trap Him with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001

This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 2, 2001

The woman with the alabaster jar and the widow’s two copper coins show us that sacrificial giver is not determined by much we give, but by a grateful heart.

“Living A Life of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart” Romans 12:1-8 This is the last week of our stewardship “check-up.” I hope that during the past week you have found quiet times to allow the Lord to search your heart, give you insights into His will, and give you the passion to become a godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is...all About Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 10, 2006

Love is built on trust and sacrifice. When we lay down our rights and put our spouses first, we will see the true beauty of marriage in all of its fullness.

Love is… All About Sacrifice Ephesians 5:22-33 Ephesians 5:22 (HCSB) Wives submit to your own husbands as to the Lord In the Same Manner  “As to the Lord  Honor  Love  Respect  A familiar concept  As a Christian should be second nature Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

279 - Seek & Save - Serve & Sacrifice

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

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

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Picutre Of Jesus As Our Sacrifice For Sin

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 14, 2005

What Christ has done for us that we are His children

A PICUTRE OF JESUS AS OUR SACRIFICE FOR SIN Leviticus 1:1-9 We have many times in the Bible that we are given Word pictures to help us understand. Jesus referred to Himself as “The Light of the world”, “The True Vine,” The Bread of Life”, and t he Good Shepherd.” He used Word pictures in His ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus: Modeling Leadership, Encouraging Sacrifice

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 18, 2008

This messages uses the passage here in John with Luke 10:25-28 (Great Commandment, tying both together from the perspedtive that Jesus was leading us inthe area of sacrafice, and asks the same of us.

JESUS: MODELING LEADERSHIP AND ENCOURAGING SACRIFICE John 12:23-26 – Luke 10:25-28 INTRODUCTION: This Sunday is the Sunday that corresponds to The Triumphal Entry of Jesus. The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is the visible actions of what had already taken place spiritually in the life of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Baptist