Sermons on Perfect Sacrifice:

The Scarlet Thread

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Hebrews 9:22 says, "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." That's the driving principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.

INTRODUCTION We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus every Lord’s Day, but on Easter Sunday we ramp up our celebration. Back in the 1960s, Nikita Khrushchev was the Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. In one infamous speech he declared the superiority of communism over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering What Jesus Accomplished For Us

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2015

Communion service sermon reinforcing WHAT Jesus accomplished & what it means for us... *This sermon contains the opening Scripture & illustration 'borrowed' from sermon preached.by Bob Record, formerly the North American Mission Board President of SBC

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 17, 2015 Date Preached: August 23, 2002 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Remembering What Jesus Accomplished FOR Us Text: Mark 15:33-40 (ESV) 33And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen Elect

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Nov 16, 2014

Understanding that we are Chosen for God's Perfect Plan.

1 Peter 2:4-10 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Christian Church

#15~ Twelve~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 28, 2012

TWELVE is one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible.

#15~ TWELVE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-28-12 If you'll remember last week I pointed out that TWELVE was one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible. Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The first indication and fruit of the new life?

1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2009

Christ’s birth is an example of sacrifice that is lived out in the lives of those who follow Him.

*1 John 4:10-12* “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

What the sacrifice of Jesus really means

Turning Point #2 Romans 3:25-31 Proud young man walked into a room looking for his friend. He passed two blond young women near the door who looked him over then looked at each other and said and the same time ‘NINE’. The prideful young man puffed out his chest and drew a big smile on his face ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 6, 2025

There are many wonderful points within the framework of what we call the Christian faith.

There are many wonderful points within the framework of what we call the Christian faith. 1st is the substitution, the innocent for the guilty 1 Peter 2:21-24. Second, divine love, God really loves sinners Romans 5:8. 3rd, heaven, a place of perfect peace John 14. And 4th, hell, a place of horrible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

Jesus died when He wasn't guilty - for us when we were guilty. The price of freedom, both civil and spiritual, is innocent blood

Innocent Blood Mark 15:15-41 • As we have worked our way through the gospel of Mark, we have learned many things. It has been more than a little interesting how we have “stumbled” on to the perfect text for the perfect day. It is no accident that we are where we are today! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-41

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Know What Love Is?

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Apr 28, 2019

LOVE is NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT RECONCILIATION AND RECONCILIATION IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT FORGIVENESS. After the resurrection, John recorded several accounts of Jesus appearing to his disciples.

After the resurrection, John recorded several accounts of Jesus appearing to his disciples. One of these is in John 20:19-20, Jesus visited his disciples who locked themselves in a room because they fear the Jewish leaders. Jesus came through those doors, and the first thing he said was “Peace be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Foursquare

Iiia2b― A Labor To Present Every Man Perfect In Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2018

Christ’s message is for everyone, so everywhere Paul and Timothy went they brought the Good News to all who would listen.

8/9/18 Tom Lowe IIIA2b? A Labor to Present Every Man Perfect in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28-29) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:28-29 (NIV) (Text) Col. 1:28-29: He is the one we proclaim, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Of Gods And Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 5, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to explore the possible meaning to the phrase "You are gods" in Psalm 82 and referred to by Jesus, and how it might apply to all believers today.

Good Morning. A quick question. How many of you have ever seen the movie Of Gods and Men? How many of you have ever heard of the movie Of Gods and Men? A few of you. That is not surprising because it is a foreign film with subtitles. It is actually quite a well-respected film. It came out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, John 1:11, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Trying to do things in our own strength can result in disappointment and frustration. But when we give our burdens to Christ the cross we are carrying is lighter.

Take Up your cross Isaiah 53 Mark 8:27-38 I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed to climb up onto the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed