Sermons on No Sacrifice:

We Reject Plan A And God Effects Plan B, Which Is Sweeter

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2024

The Father sent His Son as His perfect image and as the perfect human to take our death upon Himself so that He might earn for us His own eternal life.

Friday of the 33rd Week in Course 2024 The Book we call “Revelations” is surely one of the most complex literature items ever written or read. Yet these words have within them a sure picture of the reality of God’s plan. To state that plan simply: God created humans in His own image and gave ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Depths Of Commitment: Lessons From The Garden Of Gethsemane"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025

the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the stillness of the olive trees and the shadows of the night, we encounter Jesus at His most vulnerable, grappling with divine purpose and human frailty.

Introduction Dearly beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves at the threshold of a profound journey—the journey through Holy Week. Our focus rests upon a sacred moment in Scripture, nestled within the narrative of Christ's impending sacrifice: the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Following Christ | Matthew 9:35-10:42 Series

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 13, 2025

The cost of following Christ will involve suffering and sacrifice. It will involve love and compassion for others. It will entail persecution and opposition from others. It will demand self-denial and humility -- all of these combined -- but the reward is eternal and permanent.

I used to run for our college varsity track team and I can recall the many months of training we would undergo just to compete in a division race. Two hours running before the sun is up and two hours more before the sun goes down. It was grueling. Our coach would pound us with circuit training, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thunder And Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth!

Thunder and Love part 2 – John the Apostle of love! Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Love – biblical love comes from God Those who love are born of God and they personally know God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34, Ephesians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day 2025

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 30, 2025

The greatest soldier

Memorial Day 2025 John 15:13 READ 1 Timothy 3:16 Intro: In April 1863, in Columbus, Georgia, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved south-land, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place memorial flowers there also. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Other

We Have Access Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Christ's Resurrection, emphasizing the eternal perspective it offers and the choice it presents to either follow Jesus Christ or pursue worldly desires.

Church, so glad you decided to join us either in person today or online! I am believing in God for a fresh perspective and breakthrough during this brand new series, He is Risen. As we move toward our Easter Sunday celebration, I want us to walk through the story of Jesus leading to His crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Life, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: He Is Risen

Suddenly

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 2, 2005

You can’t present a sacrifice, unless you are in His presence! A sacrifice always dies. When you come into his glory you will die! Holiness will be the resurrection fruit of this death!

Suddenly Glory fills the house. Ian Johnson Mar 2, 2005 SUDDENLY GLORY FILLS THE HOUSE. Suddenly ~ Straightway~ Speedily~ Instantly. : These are all words used with regularity in the Bible. The same sudden, instant, unexpected thing happened to the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 6:1-7 (NLT) In the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anzac Day/Memorial Day

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 26, 2010

This sermon looks at the sacrifices soldiers make on behalf of others. This is the same sacrifice Jesus makes for us on the cross. We have been bought with a high price and should enjoy our lives.

ANZAC Day For those who do not know, ANZAC day is not the day to celebrate Australia’s victories, nor do we celebrate how great our country is. Rather we celebrate the sacrifice and loss of the young men and women who protect other people’s freedom. Australia has never been seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Image And Reality Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010

The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day sermon remembering the sacrifice of soldiers as well as the sacrifice of our Lord. The Lord's Supper is a fitting memorial. The Gettysburg address was a fitting memorial in 1863, but the words of Jesus are a lasting memorial.

Sermon May 28, 2017 David Simpson "A Fitting Memorial" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Tomorrow our nation honors the memory of those who died for our country. We call it Memorial Day. Perhaps no greater tragedy took place in our nation's history than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel According To Genesis Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 20, 2016

In this sermon of the sacrifice of Isaac we see a presentation of the Gospel. Most importantly we see us. We see that God is willing to provide a sacrifice for us if we are willing to put ourselves on His altar.

The Gospel According to Genesis Introduction We often think of the Gospel as found only in the New Testament. After all, we often call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But listen to what the Apostle Peter has to say about the Gospel. 1 Peter 1:17-20 (NLT) And remember that the heavenly Father to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back And Forth

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 27, 2013

Jesus is the Savior of our past , present and future!

Quotes: “When boiled down to its essence, unforgiveness is hatred.” - John R. Rice “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” - Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” - Martin Luther King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Supper Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 4, 2004

The celebration of "The Supper" allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us.

The Supper March 7, 2004 Mark 14:22-25 Theme: The celebration of “The Supper” allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us. Intro: Today we are going to look at and celebrate The Last Supper of Christ. Many of you may come with some understanding about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25, 1 Peter 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

A look at why Abel’s sacrifice was better than Cain’s.

In 1944, Hallmark adopted the slogan “When you care enough to send the very best.” Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man." Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Calvary

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Nov 28, 2000

An Easter message designed to call believers to daily remember the sacrifice of Calvary.

John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” I. The Alamo (memorable, inspiring) 1834 – Mexican Dictator General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna laid seige to the patriots of the newly independent state of Texas. After having been under siege for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal