Sermons on sacrifice accepted: showing 3,271-3,285 of 105,409

Excusinator Maximus Meets Graciator Deo

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017

Moses lays out 5 excuses over the course of his conversation with God why he cannot serve. Now, to be honest, I feel like these excuses are pretty good, but in the end, God does not accept excuses when it comes to calling us to serve. He didn’t accept M

EXCUSINATOR MAXIMUS MEETS GRACIATOR DEO EXODUS 3:1-4:17 “Moses! Moses!” Those were the words being called out from a burning bush. This man Moses was being called by name in the desert from a bush that was burning, but was not being burned up. It was not being burned up because an angel of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visionary View Of Remembrance Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2023

Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks.

A Visionary View of Remembrance Sunday Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks. The Bible tells us in Psalm 105:1-8: "Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Galatians 5:1, Deuteronomy 31:6, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cain & Abel

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Ain't No Joke!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 13, 2023

What will be required for you as a follower to Christ to believe His commands? Receiving Him as Master over life leads us to accept His commands.

“Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Yoke Of Slavery

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 17, 2013

The yoke of slavery is not merely removed when you accept Christ until you begin to walk in the reality of your salvation especially in the midst of affliction

BREAKING THE YOKE OF SLAVERY Is 50: 1 Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Were You There? (Good Friday)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice.

Were You There? Good Friday Service Written by Brad Bailey Westside Vineyard The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice. Below is a full version of the service including four ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Follow Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-22

Topics: Following Christ

"The Burden Of The Cross"

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002

Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Esther 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living As God's Holy, Consecrated People (Exodus 22:16-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 27, 2022

Laws on lying with virgins, bestiality, mistreating orphans, widows, resident aliens, and the poor.

Our passage this morning, Exodus 22:16-30, covers a lot of ground. God has really clear expectations for his people in lots of areas of life. And this passage, covers lots of those areas. So this isn't going to be the kind of sermon that's neat and tidy. But I think what we will read, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:16-30, 1 John 3:19-23, 1 Samuel 3:10-14, 1 Samuel 2:12-17

The Superiority Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

The Old Covenant vs. The New Covenant It’s Sanctuary is Superior. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. It’s Security is Superior.

The Superiority of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:1–13 I. It’s Sanctuary is Superior. (Hebrews 8:1–2) A. The place is better. Mark 16:19 B. The priest is better. Heb. 4:14–16 II. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. (Hebrews 8:3–4) A. The Levitical priests offered up animals in the earthly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up To Go Up Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Did He Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing The Sign Of The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 15, 2011

How shall we acknowledge the sacrifice of Christ re-presented in the Mass: by facing together in prayer the cross--the sign of the Son of Man.

January 17, 2011 St. Anthony of the Desert Spirit of the Liturgy New wine does not go into old wineskins, so the synagogue-Temple services, on which the Catholic Mass is based, have been replaced by the Liturgy of the Word and the re-presentation of the Calvary sacrifice. Here, the great High ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Completing Our Initiation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009

Baptism is called the “portal to all the sacraments,” but it is our participation in the Eucharistic sacrifice which perfects within us the gifts given to us at Baptism.”

January 26, 2009 Timothy and Titus Sacramentum Caritatis On this feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, who are linked forever in the Church’s memory with St. Paul, whose conversion we celebrated yesterday, we continue with the Holy Father to reflect on the relationship between the Blessed Eucharist ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Catholic