Sermons on Sacrifice And Service:

Sacrifice Of Praise And Thanksgiving (Psalm 50) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The benefits of praise and thanksgiving

Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving Psalm 50 Have you ever heard of Michael J Fox? Family Ties- Back to the future. He also has Parkinson’s Disease. He’s had it for about 10 years, and its getting progressively worse. He said in his book that "if you made a deal with God that he would take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2018

This message focuses on Romans 12:15-16.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 9 Scriptures: Romans 12:15-16 This message is the conclusion of my series “A Living Sacrifice To God.” In this message we will look at verses fifteen and sixteen. Some of you know that I like the cartoon “Calvin and Hobbes” by Bill Watterson. If you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 11, 2018

Part 6 of this series focuses on Romans 12:12.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 6 Scriptures: Romans 12:12; Matthew 7:13-14; James 1:12 This is part six of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be looking at Romans 12:12 which says, “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; constant in prayer.” If you recall from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry To Jesus Through Others

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025

Christianity is most authentic when lived out through compassionate service. Jesus sees our care for others as service to Himself.

MINISTRY TO JESUS THROUGH OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:34-40 "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." - Matthew 25:40 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2018

This message focuses on Romans 12:14, 17-21 which instructs us on how to deal with those who are persecuting us.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8 Scriptures: Romans 12:14, 17-21; Luke 6:12-16; Galatians 6:1-2 This is part eight of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be examining verses fourteen and seventeen through twenty-one as these verses all have a common theme. Next week I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 2" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 9, 2016

The spiritual adolescent needs to learn how to work with god in order to continue to mature in their faith.

Last time we looked at the first stage of spiritual growth mentioned here by John, Spiritual Childhood. The main lesson at this stage is how to Walk with God. The spiritual child needs to learn to walk with God through claiming forgiveness and through consistent fellowship. Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Religion Of Convenience

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

We live in an age of convenience. There's nothing wrong with convenience per se. The danger is when we look for a Christianity of convenience rather than sacrifice and commitment. This sermon looks at "convenience Christianity" from several angles.

A Religion of Convenience Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 – “And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite. 19 And David, according to the saying of Gad, went up as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Opens Books Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

In the kingdom of God, nothing you do for the Lord goes unnoticed. The sacrifices you make, the prayers you pray, the tears you shed, and the acts of service you render in obedience to God are all recorded before Him.

THE GOD WHO OPENS BOOKS OF REMEMBRANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:16-18 (KJV) "Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Serve Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving others as a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, following Jesus' example, and drawing wisdom from Proverbs to guide us in this selfless act.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to explore a passage from the book of Proverbs that speaks to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ – serving others. There's a beautiful quote from Isaac Watts that says, "In matters of equity between man and man, our Savior has taught ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Topics: Service

Conform Or Transform?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!

Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

279 - Seek & Save - Serve & Sacrifice

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

Jesus came to seek & save by serving & sacrificing... this is why we are here too!

Opening Humor: The man had a parrot on his shoulder and he went into a bar. The parrot said "People, People." The man said, "Yes, parrot, these are people who come to the bar." The man went to a church that Sunday and he took the parrot with him. The parrot said, "People, people." The man said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001

This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is...all About Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 10, 2006

Love is built on trust and sacrifice. When we lay down our rights and put our spouses first, we will see the true beauty of marriage in all of its fullness.

Love is… All About Sacrifice Ephesians 5:22-33 Ephesians 5:22 (HCSB) Wives submit to your own husbands as to the Lord In the Same Manner  “As to the Lord  Honor  Love  Respect  A familiar concept  As a Christian should be second nature Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational