Sermons on Pleasing Sacrifice:

El Precio De Avivamiento

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 8, 2010

Alguién tiene que arriesgarse, ser valiente, y hablar por Dios. Hay que reparar el altar roto. Hay que traer lo imposible ante Dios. Luego puede caer el fuego de Dios.

Modelo para Avivamiento 1o. Reyes 18:21-41 I. Elías oró que no lloviera. 1o. Reyes 17:1 Entonces Elías tisbita, que era de los moradores de Galaad, dijo a Acab: Vive Jehová Dios de Israel, delante del cual estoy, que no habrá lluvia ni rocío en estos años, sino por mi palabra. Todo esto fue ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 13, 2009

Colossians 1:27 (KJV). "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (union w/Christ): "

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Text: Galatians 2:20 <---- Intro: *A Beautiful Verse *A key to victory in the Believer’s Life *Memorized it to testify when called upon ( then the verse came alive to me). illu: SELF-CENTERED From an unknown source comes an article titled, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Believing Even When God Wants The Unreasonable

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

Real faith is demonstrated when we have confidence without evidence.

Believing even when God wants the unreasonable Genesis 22:1-18 Faith is trusting that which we cannot understand. This is why Jesus demands the faith of a child. Because children are called upon all the time to trust their parents in situations they don’t understand. And they do it well. Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

The Isaiah 53 Flashback Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 15, 2014

When people grasp the atoning work of Jesus and turn to him, his death on the cross begins to make sense.

The Isaiah 53 Flashback (Isaiah 52:13-53:6) 1. Looking Back The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Johnny interrupted with this triumphant announcement: "My Mommy looked back once while she was driving, and she turned into ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2 Givers Trying To Outgive The Other

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 23, 2013

What is marriage? Is it all about taking? Or is it all about giving? God tells us the answer...

Ephesians 5:22-33 COMPANIONSHIP IN MARRIAGE - 2 Givers Trying to Outgive the Other Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Boast In The Cross

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2013

When it comes to salvation there is no ground on which we can boast. Our only boasting is Jesus Christ, and his sacrifice on the cross.

BOAST IN THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 Dorn Ridge May 4, 2008 Notes revised for Sermon Central May 23, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What are you most proud of? Is it your children, your sports ability, your mind? 2.) Paul turns our attention to what we should glory in above all else, The Cross of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Catalyst For Cleansing

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 4, 2013

A sermon that describes the importance of the blood in cleansing us from our sins.

"The Catalyst for Cleansing" I John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." INTRODUCTION: Let me start this morning with the definition of the word catalyst. Encarta ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013

This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Testing Of Abraham

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

The testing of our faith brings perseverance and allows us to know where we are at on the obedience scale.

The Testing of Abraham Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 Introduction- Turn to Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 This morning I want you to see the testing of Abraham by God. That’s right, you heard me right, God was testing Abraham. The Bible teaches us that God does not tempt us to do evil, that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

A Mother's Selfless God-Like Love

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 7, 2015

Mother's day message for how mother's love is the closest to experiencing God's love. This message is trying to convey just how important mothers are to us as children and adults.

A Mother’s Selfless God-like Love 2 Cor 12:14-15, 19 Intro Today – special day – mother’s day – celebrate Mom Many would not be the person they are without their mother’s influence and love The toughest and most grueling job that has ever been or will be is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:14-19, 1 Corinthians 12:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Poured Out" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the second in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Poured Out” #2 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:22-26 Good Morning! Today, we are going to continue following the life of Jesus in His last few days before the Crucifixion, from the Gospel of Mark… In doing so, I want to give you another PICTURE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Other

The Suffering Savior Gives Better Blessings

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 18, 2015

The desire to follow the "genie in the lamp" Jesus gets the best of us sometimes. What does the real Jesus offer to us?

Feb 2015 Monday Chapel A lowly Savior gives bigger and better blessings Is it OK or not OK to call people names? Probably not OK. Even if the person deserves to be called something - jerk, idiot, freak - you know you shouldn’t do that - you shouldn't call people names. How about Satan - have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015

Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

"Lay It Down"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2015

We are called to lay down our lives for others.

"Lay It Down" 1 John 3:16-24 Facebook is a funny thing. It's a forum where people often post pictures of their beautiful children and grandchildren, and inspirational quotes to help others through the day. I often use it to promote things that are going on here at East Ridge United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Persecution Vs The Insuppressible, Irresistable Gospel Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 8, 2011

The gospel and the Holy Ghost combination is unstoppable and will be victorious over all obstacles.

Acts 8 General outline 1. Introduction of Saul's exploits against the church 2. The result of persecutions against the church 3. Philip's ministry in Samaria 4. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost 5. Simon (the sorcerer) vs Simon (Peter) 6. Christ's Ambassador meets Ethiopia's Secretary of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal