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  • David Simpson avatar

    A Fitting Memorial

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,317 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Exchanged Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025
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    This sermon on Galatians 2:20 presents the "exchanged life" as the Christian's declaration of independence from self, where the old identity is considered crucified with Christ and a new life is lived by the faith of the Son of God, motivated by His personal love and sacrifice.

    Introduction: A Declaration of Spiritual Independence In our world today, the prevailing message is one of self-actualization. "Find yourself," the world cries. "Be true to yourself." "Follow your heart." We are encouraged from every corner to build our own identity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Most Important Moments Of Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    “What are the two most important moments in any person’s life?”

    Tuesday of the 5th Week in Easter 2019 What are the two most important moments in any person’s life? In your life? In my life? I’ll come back to these questions–really a single question–in a moment. But first I’d like to point out that as Jesus concludes the long sermon at the Last Supper, He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4d, Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 16, 2017
     | 7,593 views

    part 4D of our 1 Samuel series

    Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 4D “Knowing God” After a several week break from our study of 1 Samuel Today we will climb back on that horse In the last few weeks we have been looking at what it means to know God I mean really know God We fist looked at a wrong view ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Calvary

    Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Supper Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Death Of The Cross

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

    The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Via Dolarosa

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Apr 30, 2007
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     | 3,037 views

    Jesus came to be the sacrifice to provide salvation to everyone who will come to Him.

    VIA DOLAROSA TEXT: John 19.28-30 INTRODUCTION: People are looking for love in this world, but Jesus is the greatest example of love that there has ever been. 1. We see God’s love when He sends Jesus. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 7, 2007
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     | 9,687 views

    To obey is better than sacrifice. Saul learned that lesson the hard way.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a lady who went to the Post Office to mail a gift to a friend. 1. The clerk looked at the package and said, “Is there anything breakable in here?” 2. The woman immediately responded, “Yes, there is a Bible with all its commands in that box.” B. One man went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abel's Lamb

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,033 views

    Why Cain's sacrifice was not accepted then, and is still being rejected today.

    ABEL’S LAMB Genesis 4:1-8 Gen. 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3 ) And in process of time it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,207 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion - Preparing A Table Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 23, 2014
     | 6,839 views

    Using Psalms 23 verse 5 to understand communion and Jesus sacrifice.

    This message is based on Phillip Keller's book A Shepherd's look at Psalms 23. It is an observation of Communion and how Jesus prepares a way for us. Title: Communion – Preparing a Table Theme: To show how communion relates to Jesus death and preparation for us. Text: Psalms 23, Matthew 27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Blessed Are The Hands/Hearts That Give

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2024
     | 702 views

    Few learn the real lesson of giving. Giving is not sacrifice where there is love.

    BLESSED ARE THE HANDS AND HEARTS THAT GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WE HAVE A DIVINE MANDATE TO REACH THOSE WITH NO HOPE AND NO PEACE. LIFE HAS A WAY OF CRUSHING US WITH DEADLY WOUNDS… Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Did It All PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 925 views

    Explores Jesus' purposeful sacrifice, His selflessness, and the promise of eternal salvation.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather today, not as individuals, but as a community of believers, united in our common love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because He is. We are here, not because we have all the answers, but because He does. In the ...read more

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