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  • Christopher Hill avatar

    The King Is Coming - Apattern For Radical Worship

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem shows us a pattern for radical worship that includes obedience, sacrifice, and praise.

    I couldn’t believe my eyes. Just days into the war with Iraq our American troops were knocking on Bagdad’s door and jubilant crowds packed the streets to cheer for Sadam Hussein. Sadam stood atop a vehicle with a rifle in hand shouting and stirring up the people who were apparently oblivious to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,110 views

    Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

    Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brokenness

    Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,613 views

    Powerful message teaching the real meaning of brokenness. God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart.

    God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart. Pride or independence is the antithesis of true brokenness Brokenness is about our will being totally submitted to God. Out of brokenness the glory and presence of God is revealed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your All On The Altar

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,344 views

    Has the true believer really placed everything on the altar? Are they truly open to self-sacrifice for the Lord?

    Is Your All On The Altar? Romans 12.1 Thompson Creek Baptist Church July 15, 2007 WHAT IS AN ALTAR? It is a place of full surrender! In Genesis 21, Abraham came to such a place. Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is All & In All

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    Examples of finding Christ in all of scripture. His sacrifice & death and His kingdom & future glory

    Colossians 3:11 (AV) 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. What Is The Focus Of Scripture? • Christ’s sacrifice and death for sinners • Christ’s kingdom and future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconnecting With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,735 views

    FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

    Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Rewards Of The Faithful In The End Times Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025
     | 588 views

    The rewards of the faithful in the end times far outweigh any suffering, trials, or sacrifices made on earth

    THE REWARDS OF THE FAITHFUL IN THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:21, Revelation 22:12, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Corinthians 9:25, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a race that requires perseverance, faithfulness, and dedication to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 836 views

    Emphasizes the reality of sin, the cleansing offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the joy found in the resurrection of Jesus.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this house of worship, united under the banner of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will speak into our ...read more

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    Obedience Reveals Provision PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,215 views

    To emphasize the themes of obedience, faith, God's provision, and its foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

    Good morning, church family. This morning we're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible – the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He once said, "Faith ...read more

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    Jesus The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025
     | 119 views

    Jesus Christ is the ultimate, sinless sacrifice whose death brings redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation with God.

    JESUS THE LAMB OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:29 Key Verse: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” – John 1:29 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:5; Hebrews 9:26-28; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Romans 3:23-25; 1 John 2:2 INTRODUCTION: Sin separates humanity from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    How To Receive New Wine In 09 (Step 2 Giving) Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take.

    How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 2: “Giving” Thesis: The first step to revival is prayer and the second step to revival is giving – for many this is the largest and most difficult step to take. Opening Video Illustration: Shindlers List - Oskar Shindler saved 1,100 lives by his sacrifice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Uses The Nobodies To Become Somebody Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,173 views

    God uses the nobodies, the smallest and the least in this world who are willing to sacrifice their lives in order to promote them.

    GOD USES THE NOBODIES TO BECOME SOMEBODY Let me start with the story of Mother Theresa. According to her website, she was called the pillar of compassion, a voice for the poor and a modern-day saint. Mother Teresa was recently declared as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church because of her service ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Really, I Know What I'm Doing . . .oops! Sorry! Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    A sermon on learning from our mistakes using Cain’s "mistake" with his sacrifice as a bad example.

    “Really, I know what I am doing . . . Oops, Sorry!” Growing through our Mistakes. Introduction: Learning from our mistakes: 1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea". 2. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Asks Too Much

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    This sermon focuses on the audacious call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son and reflects on the times when we feel that God is asking too much of us. It is only in light of the sacrifice of God’s only Son that we can appreciate his call.

    When God Asks Too Much Gen. 22 and Mark 14:32ff Newland Street C/C 8/20/06 (Sunday Evening) Introduction: Have you ever felt like God was asking too much? Sometimes other people amaze us. They will ask us to do something, which we feel obligated to do, or have to come up with some excuse not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ