Sermons on Reality Of Sacrifice:

Enduring To The End With Stephen

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit, who is given to all Christians through faith and sacramental participation, will give us strength.

December 26, 2025, Feast of St Stephen, protomartyr “Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.” These words from Psalm 31 sum up the last thoughts of the deacon Stephen as he was stoned to death by an enraged mob who were convinced Stephen was a Jewish heretic. He forgave his murderers, voiced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-22, Colossians 1:24, Psalm 31:3-8, Psalm 31:16-17, Acts 6:8-10, Acts 7:54-59  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The King And The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, the importance of carrying our own crosses, and the paradox of majesty and sacrifice represented by a King on a Cross.

Good morning, church family. We're here today to delve deep into the heart of the Gospel, to examine the cross -- Jesus' cross, our own crosses, and the intersection of majesty and sacrifice. As Martin Luther once said, "Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in ...read more

Topics: Jesus' Sacrifice, Our Cross

The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Following Jesus means daily self-denial and cross-bearing, trusting His worth and grace, and surrendering our lives to His call in every circumstance.

Friends, welcome. Some of us arrived with hurried hearts and heavy hands. Some of us smiled at the door and sighed in the seat. Wherever you are, come close. Hear the whisper of Jesus that cuts through the noise and the nagging: I see you. I love you. Walk with Me. He doesn’t wave us onward like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24

Topics: Cross Value, Discipleship, Sacrifice

"Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

“Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motive For Christ's Death Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 21, 2013

A sermon examining the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus.

THE MOTIVE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH 1 Corinthians 15:3 Imagine the scene: the Sinless Son of God hangs on a cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed. The flesh on His back hangs like ribbons from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

Joseph-Dreams Can Come True Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A dream can be an escape from reality, but it can also be an alternative to a present inadequate reality. A dream can provide an ideal toward which we strive and thereby change reality for the better.

Vanna White, the glamorous star who shows the letters on Wheel of Fortune, was a leader in her church youth group in North Myrtle Beach, North Carolina. Her pastor wrote about how he asked her, when she was a senior, what she was going to do after graduation. She responded that her dream was to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-20

The Sacrificial Lamb

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 15, 2008

Jesus the final sacrifice!

Dakota Community Church March 16, 2008 The Sacrificial Lamb Two weeks ago we saw Jesus as the light of the world. In the light we are able to see, we stop stumbling our way through life. In the light we find growth and direction, we discover a God who loves and cares for us and has a plan and ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Spititual Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Sacrifice, mercy, worship

A SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP Romans 12:1 (p.803) June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The kids were horrible to each other. The morning started with the 7 year old screaming at the 9 year old "It's My Turn Stupid!" There was no milk in the refrigerator for the Captain Crunch and the dryer was making ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Come Home

Contributed by Tommy Strickland on May 2, 2003

A story of Rebellion, Reality, and Repentance

IT’S TIME TO COME HOME Luke 15:11-24 1) HE CAME TO THE POINT OF REBELLION A) Change In Attitude: (12-16) The phrase “give me” or like reference is used some 13 times. When we become rebellious, our attitude becomes self-centered. “Do your own thing” hurts more than just yourself! B) Change In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

There's Just No Escaping

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

There is no escaping the presence and reality of God.

THERE’S JUST NO ESCAPING TEXT: Psalm 139:1-18 Some of you know that I felt my call to the ministry when I was 14 years old. I was giving the sermon--my first--for Youth Sunday in the North Scituate Baptist Church in Scituate, Rhode Island. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Not One Chance In Hell"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002

An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

“Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Food With An Attitude

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2002

Jesus is a reality to be known and lived.

FOOD WITH AN ATTITUDE John 6:41-59 S: Jesus Th: Relationship with Jesus Pr: JESUS IS A REALITY TO BE KNOWN AND LIVED. ?: How? How do we get to this reality? Inductive KW: Phases TS: As we continue our study in John 6, we will find five phases as Jesus explains the importance of being the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Heaven as a reality transforms the present.

Christ the King Sunday Sermon ~ “Heaven” 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Revelation 22:1 As we consider the destination of faith in heaven, the place where Christ our King shall lead us, let’s consider two texts from sacred Scriptures. First, 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Bite Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

The realities of the significance of your words

WWJBD? Part 3 – “Bite Your Tongue” James 3:1-12 It’s hard to put toothpaste back into the tube isn’t it? As I read through James chapter 3 over and over this last week looking and listening for where we were supposed to camp today, I really felt after several passes that God made it clear what ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ