Sermons on Perfect Sacrifice:

The Sacrifice Of Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2002

The sorrow, struggle and submission of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS For most part of the Gospel accounts, we see the charming side of Jesus - His power to heal the sick; His compassion for the weak and poor; the authority He has when He preached the Word of God. We don’t often see Jesus struggling in sorrow. Today, we’re looking at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

5th of 5 messages in Hebrews (section 4). This message speaks of the importance of praising God

The Sacrifice of Praise And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood... Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:12-15 Praising God is easy when everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis For Sacrifice

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

Memorial Day Service Sermon

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

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Acceptable Sacrifice

Contributed by James Groce on Oct 31, 2001

This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

------------------------------------- Matt 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross And Sacrifice

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

Taking up our crosses means no less a sacrifice than it did for Jesus.

Advertisements often make all sorts of big offers, but we find out afterwards that there are hidden catches. These sorts of things are always hidden in the ’fine print.’ Companies that sell computer software do this a lot. When you buy computer software, you have to agree to all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Holiness

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

“living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Your Sacrifice

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Aug 3, 2002

This is drama/sermon focusing on the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac; with the attention paid to Isaac and his cooperation.

(Build an "altar" of wood on a table on the stage area. Have an older man [Abraham] and an older teenager [Isaac] act out the scene as you describe what is happening. Make sure the teenager is large enough to be able to "overcome" Abraham, if he chose to. Dress contemporarily) Tell an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Sacrifices

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 13, 2002

Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship with the LORD. In these chapters a variety of sacrifices and offerings speak of that relationship.

RULES FOR SACRIFICES LEVITICUS 1–7 “If a member of the community sins unintentionally and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, he is guilty” (Lev. 4:27). Sacrifice and offering symbolize the worship of a people who fall short, who find forgiveness and, finding it, enjoy fellowship ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrifice Of Blood

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

A look at the Day of Attonment and the important role of the blood in sacrifice. This sermon helps to illustrate Christ as the lamb of God.

I. Introduction (Leviticus 16:1-2) A. The Blood Sacrifice 1. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23) 2. No Forgiveness with out the shedding of Blood (Hebrews 9:11) 3. The Life of flesh is in the blood. (Leviticus 17:11) 4. There was blood from the beginning (Genesis 3:21) B. Yom Kippur ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Christ

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon give three reasons why Christ went to the cross.

I. Introduction a. Have you ever had someone do something for you that you didn’t deserve? b. Paul wrote to the in Romans that Christ had done something that no one deserved. c. Christ has done something for you d. Why Did Christ Die? II. The First Reason is because we needed it. (6-7) a. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 24, 2002

This outline sets forth the truth that praise is the noblest act of worship which prepares our hearts to serve Him and effectively witness of His love to the world.

THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE “Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 A new year suggests a new start, thus this time of the year we give thought to making resolutions designed to enrich and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why A Sacrifice?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

the meaning of the cross

Intro: why did God institute the sacrifices? Is there any value in understanding their meaning for us today? How do they all point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross? I. Why did God institute the sacrificial system? a. First of all to point to the significance of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Willing To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This message brings an interesting question regarding what is ours and what we are willing to sacrifice. It seems that the level of commitment and outreach for Christ is related to what we perceive as our rights against what we sacrifice as God.

WILLING TO SACRIFICE 1 CORINTHIANS9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Paul makes some statements concerning his apostleship. He takes the time to describe his rights as an apostle and minister, and also his sacrifice as that same apostle and minister. In essence, Paul embraces his rights, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Sacrifice

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

We are to present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice surrendered totally to Him for His use and glory.

I. The Exhortation. “I beseech”—This word is a strong word meaning to beg, to implore. It carries a much stronger thought than merely asking for something or making a casual recommendation. II. The Motive. “By the mercies of God.” All of us have been recipients of God’s mercies. His mercies are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness