Sermons on Offerings And Burnt Sacrifice:

Sacrificial Investments

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 40

Judges 6: 1 – 40 Why Me? 1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, 2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding your Bible and learning about Jesus

What did Jesus mean? Certainly the young man meant well. And although the medical staff in the emergency room questioned his sanity, his commitment and sacrifice were undeniable. He arrived at the hospital with a bloody stump where his hand had been. In response to questions he explained that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Matter What - Keep Serving

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus' call to us is service (Luke 17:11-19)

Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem. He will be betrayed, tortured, abandoned and murdered. He’s going willingly, in the full knowledge of what will happen to him. Yet, instead of being paralysed by fear, despair or anger at the unfairness of it all, he continues to live out the way of service. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: *other

Christian Freedom And The Weak Brother Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2019

The Corinthians were divided over the question of whether it was permissible to eat meat that had been previously offered to an idol. Paul agreed with those who thought it was permissible, since idols were nothing as far as having any real power.

Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother - Part 1 (series: Lessons on 1 Corinthians) January 10, 2013 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.2: Christian Freedom and the Weak Brother Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.7-13 1 Cor 8.7-13 (KJV) 7 Howbeit there is not in every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ego : Edging God Out Through Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 5, 2018

When was the last time you had a one on one time of Solitude with the Lord? Are you too busy and thus Edging God out?

EGO: Edging God Out through Busyness How many of us woke up to an “alarm” this morning? Most of us; isn’t it? Have you really thought about why is it called the “alarm”? Come to think about it, what is alarm most commonly associated with? It is associated with a disaster to come, a danger ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-23, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aaron's Last Mountain Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

Aaron climbs the mountain of death

Let me ask you a question: Would you like to know the ‘when’ and the ‘how’ of your death? Or would you prefer to be blissfully ignorant of the events that escort you into eternity? My answer would be, “it depends.” If I am going to be eaten by sharks or ravaged ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voices Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson outlining the messages Christ delivered to the world in the resurrection.

According to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead" (Eph. 1:19-20). The first message of the resurrection is that Christ is the Son of God and Christianity is Divine. He was "Declared to be the Son of God with power ... by the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

Unrelenting Love

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 2, 2019

God’s love causes people to help and hug the lonely, the hungry, the helpless and the hurting! God’s love puts boots and wheels on supplies, and sends them around the world to help all those in need.

Unrelenting Love The DNA of the human anatomy is the complex collection of information, that still baffles doctors understanding of the inter workings of our body’s ability to function, regenerate, heal and take care of itself. I heard a while back if you were to write down the genetic code of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, Luke 10:25-37, James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012

We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, And Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, try harder, live better. Yet, deep inside, every honest person knows this truth: we cannot wash ourselves clean.

Go! And Be Washed, Renewed, and Saved - Titus 3:5–6 Introduction Church, let me begin with a question that strikes at the very heart of our humanity: “How do you make yourself clean before a holy God?” The world offers countless answers—do good deeds, follow religious rituals, give to charity, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:7, John 3:5, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

“Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Your Body Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 28 in our exposition of Romans focusing on the response to salvation outlined in chapter 12.

Chico Alliance Church February 3, 2002 Pastor David Welch “God Wants Your Body and Soul” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness • Everyone desperately needs the righteousness of God because everyone has utterly failed to conform to God’s standard of righteousness. (1-3) • The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Night Light

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2015

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Night Light Philippians 2:14-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nightlight.html This letter is all about joy. It's like bells keep ringing each time we study. It's like a light shining in the midst of deep darkness. The world says to get all you can, can all you get, and sit on the can. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist