Sermons on Reality Of Sacrifice:

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Bless America!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

The song says, “God bless America, land that I love…” I’m convinced that God has blessed America. But the Bible teaches that to whom much is given, much is expected. If so, then God must expect a lot from America.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK REVISED - 2015) This Wednesday will be Veterans’ Day. As that day dawns, will you pause to think about what it signifies: the men & women who offered themselves in service to their country - & those who made the ultimate sacrifice so ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 2 Chronicles 7:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Physical Provision—part 3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 3 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

Your Physical Provision-II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory God-given autonomy provides us with an atmosphere for God’s glory. God provided Israel with physical/territorial autonomy. God’s Provision for the territorial autonomy of His people produces an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abc's Of Giving: Attitude - Why I Give Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

Stewardship isn’t about money... and it isn’t about ministry. Well, then what is stewardship all about?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abc's Of Giving - The Power Of Belief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

We give to God based upon what we believe about God. What do you believe?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, Our Passover

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2009

The Passover is a red-letter day in Jewish history but for the Christian a wonderful type of Christ, the Passover Lamb - a Perfect Offering, a Scrificial Death, an Individual Protection and must be Applied Personally.

CHRIST, OUR PASSOVER Some dates or events stick in the mind because of the historical association it has, to us or our community: like the day when the Second World War was declared. They are special because of their uniqueness and importance, whether good or otherwise. Festivals are celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on May 24, 2009

What does it look like when you find the heart of worship?

If you have your Bibles, this evening, would you turn with me to Genesis chapter 23. We’ve got so little time and so much to cover. Genesis 23. My first year in college, I was involved in Bethany Bible College’s Extreme Discipleship program… it’s the same program Andy Broad did his first year @ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tree For The Healing Of The Nations

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 15, 2010

This section of scripture assigned to me tonight describes what could be called the “new Eden.” What the first Garden of Eden was supposed to be is fulfilled here. What Adam and Eve would have had if they had not fallen is what is, here, given to God’s pe

MAGIC CITY LECTURESHIP Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III A Tree for the Healing of the Nations Revelation 22:1-2 / Acts 10:34-40 PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful, redemptive and powerful name of Jesus, I am glad to be here in Birmingham, Alabama tonight, and I am glad to have been invited, after all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Becoming A New Testament Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010

What does it mean to be a New Testament believer? Most, sit in Church every week with their mouths closed, maybe, maintaining a facade of respectability. Moreover, that might be our problem, most think and act as though praise and worship is about coming

Text: Psalm 150:1-6 Becoming a New Testament Believer Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev. #16~ 5:1-5~pt. 3~ Praising The Lamb Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 28, 2009

Chapter 4 was primarily to do with the worship of God the Father’ as He is the One that’s seated on the Throne. In chapter 5 we have the worship of the LAMB, who is Jesus Christ. In these two chapters we have a preview you could say, as to wha

Rev. #16~ 5:1-5~pt.3~ PRAISING THE LAMB 8-1-09 Today we’ll continue our study of “THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” We left off a couple of weeks ago with verse 6, I’ll review what’s been said to get our thought line back on the right track. First of all let me say that in both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Honor

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 9, 2010

The 5th commandment instructed the children of Israel of the importance of honoring their mothers. God’s people are to honor their mothers. But Why? 4 reasons our mothers should be honored....Not just today, but every day!

A MOTHER’s HONOR—Exodus 20:12 Attention: Bob a Tight-wad/Developer-Landlord whose Mother worked for years cleaning office buildings/ Bob tells Jerry—‘I’ve lived 35yrs. seeing those people making my mother slave away from dusk till dawn—3rd shift. I got tired of it, so I bought the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up America Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2010

The kind of people God uses to bring a nation back to Him are those who stand strong in Him, stand alone, and stand true.

Happy Birthday America! Isn’t this is a great country in which we live? After all, only in America do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our junk in the garage. Only in America do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lusting After The 3 Ps Series

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 - Lusting after the 3 Ps

Matt 4:1-11 The gods we serve Introduction Today we are embarking on a new series called "The gods that we serve". We will looking at the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 as our primary passage of Scripture. This series will cover the 3 temptations, namely the lust of the flesh, the lust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other