Sermons on Sacrifice And Reward:

Open To Obedience Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus is the true sacrifice which we re-present in our worship; he is a perfect sacrifice of obedience to the Father's will

Monday of 32nd Week in Course November 8, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy What the New American Bible calls “things that cause sin,” and the RSV translates “temptations to sin,” is the word skandala, which is lousy Greek but good Hebrew. The word “scandal” means a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manger And The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 9, 2016

Jesus, God's Plan & Gift, Sacrifice, Love

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Manger and the Cross Colossians 1:15-23 (p. 821) December 18, 2016 Introduction: “The son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” The word for firstborn here doesn’t mean Jesus was a created ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mathew Seven - Seven People Part 4

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 24, 2010

We must beleive God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part 4 And He That Seeketh Findeth Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prophet And The People

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 18, 2010

God calls his people to return and reward through prophetic preaching.

Scripture Introduction Throughout the story of redemption, one of the key characters is the prophet—one who tells God’s people who God is, and what he expects from them. That reminds me: did you know that Atheism is a non-prophet religion? I have one more: who was the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Right Fasting Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 11, 2002

Jesus on Right Fasting seeks to encourage disciples to practice intentional fasting by showing its purpose and benefits.

JESUS ON RIGHT FASTING Matthew 6:16-18; Isaiah 58:8-12 Kingdom Life Series #20 “And now about fasting. When you fast, declining your food for a spiritual purpose, don’t do it publicly, as the hypocrites do, who try to look wan and dishevelled so people will feel sorry for them. Truly that is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

What You Do Matters

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2009

This sermon focuses on how and why we do what we do for Christ and that it matters even when others do not think it does.

What You Do Matters! Scripture: Revelations 20:11-15; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8-15 Introduction: I went to graduate school at night while I was in the Air Force. I was a non-commissioned officer and I was not planning to go to officer training school or retire from the military. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018

What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Pleasing And Acceptable

Contributed by David Paulson on Jul 20, 2017

I'm trying to answer two questions - What went wrong with Balaam's sacrifice? How can we avoid it?

Numbers 22 to 25 You don’t read the word ‘altar’ or ‘sacrifice’ of the first instances where it’s mentioned. I often wonder why those words were left out, why did God not make a big deal out of ...read more

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To The World For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 21, 2016

Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To the World For Us! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

True Love Part 4 - Love Goes The Distance Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

As we come to the end of our series on love we learn that true love 'goes the distance.' Love does not have limits, nor will it ever end. So how do you get this love flowing through your life? We also learn that a person who wants to mature in their faith

Growing up in a world that doesn’t know God, doesn’t understand God, doesn’t act like God and doesn’t want anything to do with God, it is not surprising that the default value for humanity is “every man for himself.” Get what you deserve and make sure no one else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Giving Life For The World

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 25, 2024

In honor of this Memorial Day, this sermon explores the concept of sacrificial love, encouraging believers to embody this love by serving others and being courageous soldiers of faith.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. It is a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's word. On this Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the fallen soldiers of our country, with the greatest one being Christ Jesus. But unlike the other soldiers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Matthew 26:36-39, Romans 8:16-17, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lives Of Worship

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 22, 2012

We should understand that God works in every area of our lives; and most of all He wants us to honor Him and give Him priority to Him in everything we do.

Lives of Worship Scripture Text: Various Texts; Genesis 12; Exodus 3 Introduction: God used Biblical Characters’ “relationships, circumstances, experiences, and life lessons as a means for preparing them for greater things; which they achieved through worship (Whaley, Called to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Was Mountain Man

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 23, 2000

Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father.

Jesus Was A Mountain Man The Text: Matthew 8:1-3 The Teaching: Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father. Verse #1: When He came down from the mountain... 1. Jesus was not afraid of the Wildlife (Bears & Lions) 2. Jesus was not afraid of the local legends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of Work, The Enjoyment Of Leisure

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2004

1- The business and blessings of work 2- The reason and rewards of leisure

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a minister was preaching about the importance of work. He told the congregation that they should praise God for the opportunity of working for their daily bread. “But the Lord has seen to it,” he said, “that you don’t have to work every day. Because of Moses you have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ